Meet Dena
Dena Bradford, a beauty and wellness industry leader, has a wealth of knowledge in the medical and spa industry.
Starting from her humble beginnings working in hospitals to her later professional experience of running award-winning medical practices and one of the top (multi-location) medical spas in the country, sheâs got decades of hands-on experience.
Her leadership experience in the beauty and health industry, combined with her credentials in advanced herbalism and natural skincare development, put her in a unique position to address real concerns with non-toxic, sustainable products that really work.
When sheâs not working with Angels and Sages, youâll find Dena running the #1 Rated Medical Spa in her state, along with several medical clinics; chasing her children, and racing toward her passions; while attempting to remain present and maintain some balance. It's certainly not easy every day, but she's committed and driven to lead her best life possible and wants you to do the same.
+Certified Herbalist; Herbal Academy
+ Certified Meditation Instructor; McLean Meditation Institute
+ Energy Medicine,Various Lineages 2007-Present
+ Paqo - Shamanic Energy Healer: Andean Lineage
+ Certified Skincare Formulator; 2014 and 2023 (re-certification in process)
+ BS, Concordia University - Healthcare Administration
+ MS, University of Oklahoma - Health & Human Services
How We Got Our Name
New couple Dena and AJ were healthcare professionals living in different cities, trying to make it work long distance-- until a single event changed both of their lives--Dena nearly died of a brain aneurysm.
When Dena got sick, AJ, who was working twelve-hour hospital shifts in the emergency room each day, left work and drove two hours each way in an Oklahoma ice storm to sit by Denaâs bedside in the hospital. His unwavering commitment resulted in the realization that they were meant to be together and Dena credits AJ for saving her life with his love and support.
A Healing Journey
As Dena slowly recovered, she thought about all she'd been through. She was convinced that stress played a part in her illness and she set out on a long journey to learn ways to manage stress and balance her demanding career, health, and sanity (something we can all relate to today!).
At a loss with traditional methods, she left her corporate healthcare career and immersed herself in the folk healing arts that sheâd dabbled in during the 20 years before her health scare --this time with a renewed sense of focus and passion.
Using holistic modalities Dena experienced a quick and profound shift; she suddenly felt more at ease and peaceful in her day to day life. Events that wouldâve triggered her stress previously no longer created roadblocks... she was able to let them float away.
She also began to enjoy the mundane parts of life and found enjoyment in life's small moments, moments that wouldâve made her bored before.
Soaking Up Knowledge
As a result, a new appreciation for holistic healing arts and a desire to constantly learn more emerged in Dena. She received her herbalism certification from the Herbal Academy in 2015.
She became a sponge, soaking up knowledge and information, immersing herself in every opportunity, near and far, studying under remarkable healers around the globe, even dragging her family deep into the jungles of Guatemala to learn more about plant medicines and how they impact both health and beauty.
During this journey, Dena became a certified herbalist and certified natural skincare formulator, she learned traditional energy healing from multiple traditions and learned something incredible during this journey.
Dena learned a lot about herself along with a truly valuable lesson, that all healing has a common thread composed of equal parts love, luck, science and the magic of faith.
Hence, out of this simple love story, and a commitment to healing holistically, Angels and Sages was born and is committed to bringing beauty, health and balance our customers through highest quality skincare products and services to support you and your practice in healing: mind, body, and spirit.
