As a naturopathic doctor she has had a private practice for over 40 years with an emphasis on herbal medicine, the proper use of cannabis and nutrition.
“I had classes to teach patients how to make their own medicines and they would go buy it at the dispensary.
Chavez started to apply for a manufacturing license in November of 2020, the only license available at the time with the Department of Health.
When the Cannabis Control Division took over, the doors swung wide open for her.
Chavez said this what she has been training for her whole life.
He does everything and that takes a whole lot of stress off of me.” Chavez is ready to open her dispensary as soon as they get flower.
“I want them to know that there are other ways to be well, that you don’t have to take prescription drugs and become an opioid addict.