Jessica grew up in a log cabin in the woods of rural Ohio. Her family grew most of their own food and lived in harmony with the cycles of nature's seasons. Jessica spent her childhood exploring the forests, streams, and fields around the Lohrey homestead creating bonds with the natural world that would last a lifetime. She later earned a B.S. degree in Zoology from Miami University. After graduating, Jessica worked in the field of Outdoor/Nature Education and led Wilderness Survival classes with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
As a teenager, Jessica worked with her mother's bulk herb and flower business selling essential oils. The family relied heavily on herbs and folk remedies passed down from Cherokee roots.
Jessica has been studying and using herbs, aromatherapy and other holistic healing modalities for more than 30 years.
Jessica began practicing yoga in the late 90's as a way to stay in shape and reduce stress. After a life-changing motorcycle accident, her physical and spiritual healing led her deeper into the practice. Over the last 19 years Jessica has studied teachings from the Krishnamacharya, Sivananda, and Kripalu lineages of yoga.
In 2007, Jessica created Tree of India, a yoga lifestyle and aromatherapy company. Spirituality and nature appreciation have been woven into Tree of India's culture and continue to be Jessica's source of inspiration. Jessica has a never-ending desire to learn, grow and share her experience in service to others. Jessica specializes in yoga teacher training, mentorship, and using yoga as a tool for maintaining physical and emotional balance in our busy modern society.