Although born in Colorado Springs, Alex grew up in neighboring Georgetown, but has always spent most of his time in Austin-proper. As a business management major at ACC, Alex recognizes there is so much to learn about the world. He first started on his spiritual path through music, numbers and numerology. Alex says "I love everything about Natures Treasures, and the conversations with the customers more than anything else". When he is...

Born in Atlanta, Alaena and her family came to Austin to find better work opportunities. Alaena originally worked in the medical field, but found that it would break her heart at times. It was during one of her more rough times that Nature's Treasures took her in. Now working for the Online Department fulfilling customer orders, she gets to learn something new about crystals every day while developing a closer bond with them. Her main...

Allison moved to Austin from Florida to further her education in geology and vertebrate paleontology. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, skating, and reading. You will see Allison working mostly in the Rock Depot and Rock Yard, but she also helps restock the Showroom as part of the Inventory Team.

"My favorite stone is a silicate mineraloid known as Opal, the vibrant color play and the odd lumpy crystalline structure has...

Growing up in the suburbs of Houston, Amy spent much of her time as a kiddo running around with her Barbie camera taking candid photos of her family and pets. She later received her degree in Digital and Photographic Imaging from Texas State University. After graduating, she moved to the eccentric city of Austin, worked in the hospitality industry, and began to build her portfolio to make photography a full-time career. The stars aligned and...

Ava moved to Austin from Florida in 2018. Originally from Arkansas, the Natural State, it’s no wonder that Ava ended up at Nature’s Treasures working in the Showroom and Rock Depot. Ava is passionate about Autism and LGBTQ+ Awareness and community. In addition to crystals, Ava also collects Squishmallows and enjoys spending time with fuzzy friends.

Bonnie was born and raised here in Austin, and is currently studying behavioral neuroscience at St. Edward’s university. You might see her working in the retail showroom or in the rock depot, happy to engage with customers and share perspectives. Her biggest passion is to learn new things, and Nature’s Treasures provides the perfect community for that. She loves to spend her time reading some Stephen King or cuddling up with her fur...

China Rose grew up all over finding that home is where the heart is. She moved to Austin from Durango, Colorado with her daughter in 2015. A renaissance woman, China's jobs have varied from sushi chef to landscaping. Now she helps coordinate inventory and orders for Nature's Treasures Online. Outside of work, she enjoys skateboarding, cooking and swimming, and aspires to breed insects and become a mermaid someday!

Chris is a Houston native that moved to Austin in 2016. With his B.A. in Studio Art and Philosophy Minor, he continues to pursue his artistic endeavors in various media including darkroom photography, painting, drawing, and jewelry making. Working at the Front Counter of Nature's Treasures, he has rediscovered a childhood passion for crystals that compliments his vast knowledge of classic and esoteric beliefs.

While studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, Christine traveled to Austin, Texas with her class for a design project which inspired her to move out to our weird city after graduation. She finds joy in befriending stray animals, making people laugh, and creating magic with art, design, and computers. You might see her covering our in-store events for social media or peeking out from the corner of the Online Store - but...

Originally from Houston, Gerardo received his BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. A part-time job at UT led me to my first managerial job. My accounting experience includes parking, medical, wholesale/retail, import/export, and food industries in both small and large business settings. My career highlights include having travelled to Latin America to work with folk art artisans, taking on accounting projects, and learning...

Born and raised in ATX, Katie G attended The Art Institute of Austin and studied Media Art and Animation hoping to join Pixar Studios! However, as life sometimes goes, spirit led Katie to San Marcos where she learned office administration! Today she uses both of these skill sets at Nature's Treasures helping to create product content, maintain inventory, , handle shipping and intuitively select items for customers of the Online Store. Katie...

Originally from Orange County, CA, Katie has always loved crystals, but didn't really start learning about them until about 4 years ago through various online groups. Having a family of 6, Katie likes to spend her spare doing all sorts of arts and crafts, including making jewelry. She also enjoys learning about different cultures, reading and singing. At Nature's Treasures you can find Katie in either our Retail Showroom or in our Rock...

Jimmy joins us from Katy, Texas. He moved to Austin 2 years ago. An avid rock and fossil collector, Jimmy found himself working in the Rock Depot on the weekdays and then commuting back to Houston to work at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on weekends. These two places have been ideal environments for Jimmy to learn and find joy as he loves all natural beauty. When not working you might find him partying, throwing edged weapons,...

Justin grew up in Leander and received two associates degrees from Austin Community College. He joined the Nature's Treasures team as part of a competition with a friend to see who could get a job in a geology-related field first. In addition to a passion for rocks, Justin loves biking and went abroad to Bosnia to bike the mountainous terrain there. You may see him in our Rock Depot, but if you're into Austin night life you might also see...

Juyna was born in Kerrville, TX and grew up in Georgetown, TX where she studied Business Management at Southwestern University before completing her degree at Texas State to be a little closer to family. Juyna was a frequent customer for a number of years before joining the NT family as a front counter employee in 2015. She is now the Inventory Department's Assistant Manager and loves being a part of processing all the new treasures after the...

Madisen grew up in Mason, Texas before moving to the Austin-area. She attended Texas State University, where she obtained her Bachelor's in psychology with a minor in anthropology. As one of the Front Counter Trainers and Aura Readers, she enjoys interacting with both customers and employees, especially when she gets to discuss astrology or help people find crystals that heal energetic ailments. Outside of work she enjoys dancing,...

Born in Colorado, Mari moved around a lot, and has lived in at least 10 different states. She has lived in Texas for about six years.

Career highlights include working with two United Way agencies, one as an Executive Secretary and one as a Medical Transcriptionist. She is thankful that she had the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom to her four children, including 21 years of homeschooling.

Hobbies include traveling,...

Merrieh was born in Milledgeville, GA. She grew up outside Austin in Leander, TX. She joined our team with a shared love of sea shells, crystals, and gems. As a hairdresser her passion to reveal others outer beauty has transformed to helping others find their inner light thru the love and healing potential from crystals.

Nance grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to the Southwest to finish her education in Arizona. In addition to being a semi-retired optician, Nance works at Nature's Treasures as an Event Coordinator, Aura Reader and Front Counter Staff Member. In any role Nance loves learning new things and assisting customers and coworkers. She loves nature and exploring, and utilizes her intuitiveness and massage training in 'assisted touch...

Ricky (they/them) is a queer/trans Latinx speaker, spiritual advisor, and soon-to-be author. Using their resonant voice, channeling abilities, and broad knowledge of symbolic ritual, they curate guided meditations and rituals in alignment with each stone's highest purpose. In their free time, they host tea sessions and book clubs to explore myth, magic, and mindfulness with others on the Path. Ricky can usually be found greeting customers...

Robert studied Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University, and worked in landscaping until 1988. When Robert's wife bought Dyer's Jewelry Supply and Lapidary, Robert taught himself the art and science of lapidary and agates so that he could help her run the business. Robert first worked with Nature's Treasures at their former Kramer/Braker location by assisting customers,...

Stephanie grew up in the Twin Cities, before moving to Austin with her family in 2011. Later, she moved back to MN to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design for a year to study sculpture, then she moved back to Austin and became a preschool teacher for a few years. Stephanie has always felt connected to the spiritual realm of life and is currently studying to become a reiki master teacher. Kayaking on Lake Travis and biking around Lady...

Sylvia LeDoux earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Delta State University and worked for 25 years in Laboratory Medicine as registered Histologist. She learned to cut and cab stones after joining the Austin Gem and Mineral Society before joining the Nature’s Treasures Team. She says “while my strongest talent is in painting, I got my degree in Graphic Design and Ceramics to explore other mediums. Now stones are added to that list,” as...

You might not have met Cheryl while at the store, but if you are reading this - you might recognize her work. She maintains the main NTRock.com website, creates the monthly newsletters and designs billboards, flyers and other eye-catching ads that notify you of sales and special guests presenting here at NT. Cheryl is a mosaic artist and sometimes teaches classes here allowing you to use the beauty and bounty of Nature's Treasures in a...

Leah works on many of our outstanding events. Leah is a New Paradigm messenger. An Austin native, she just hasn't found a reason to leave. She attended UT as a Speech Communications major, and as an event coordinator, hosting events and interfacing with all kinds of people is a joyful and energizing experience for her. Leah is a 5D planetary community facilitator, speaker, and personal awakening coach, and has written three metaphysical...