Aviva Romm began studying herbal medicine and midwifery in 1981. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and herbalist, practicing since 1985, Aviva is recognized internationally as an accomplished specialist in the areas of herbal medicine for gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics.

Her numerous books are now regarded as standards for mothers, midwives, herbalists, and other health professionals using herbs for women’s and children’s health. Additionally, she has written numerous articles, has been published in medical journals, and has contributed to several major integrative medicine textbooks. Forthcoming is her latest book, Textbook of Herbal Medicine for Women (Churchill/Elsevier, 2008).

Aviva is the President of the American Herbalists Guild. She has been active in establishing standards for botanical medicine practice and education in the United States, and has taught at national herbal, midwifery, and medical conferences and in private seminars, as well as being a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs. She serves on a number of scientific review boards including the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) and the           Botanical Safety Handbook review committee for the American Herbal Products Association, and has recently been invited to serve as an adjunct faculty for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

Aviva is currently pursuing a medical degree (MD) at the Yale School of Medicine (class of 2009). Her goal is to continue to serve as a bridge between the alternative and conventional medical communities, fostering the growth of a truly integrative, trans-disciplinary health care model, and promoting greater access to health care. Her primary commitment is to practicing and teaching clinical medicine, promoting an environmental basis for health, and continuing to care for mothers, children, and families. Her areas of research include botanical medicine for women and children, and evidence based maternity care. Aviva and her husband of over 20 years, Tracy Romm, have four children together.

In addition to her work in health care, she is a gardener, hiker, and artist, working in numerous mediums, and she has a deep love of music and dance.