Lady Charissa has been a practicing witch for over 30 years. She studied through a family tradition with deep ties to Appalachian folk magic. She is a Reiki master, ordained minister and founder of Silver Pine Grove, North Georgia Solitaries, Pagan Assistance Fund, Pagan Business Network and has served with many organizations include Covenant of the Goddess and Church of the Spiral Tree. She owns Charissa's Cauldron, a supplier of natural remedies and magical supplies that sells wholesale and retail and is a member of the Flower Essence Society, American Rootwork Association and Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR).