Our Beginning

Our Founder, Shelly Ross

Owned & operated for over 30 years by Shelly Ross, The Natural Marketplace has been a landmark & community resource for all aspects of health & well-being. Shelly is a Certified Nutritional Consultant, Member of the American Association of Holistic Practitioners, and Certified by David Wolfe as an Educator for Raw Food Nutrition. She is also well versed in Herbology, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, and Nutritional Supplements. An avid cook, she offers guidance for health supportive food preparation. The Natural Marketplace offers the finest and most progressive in products and services.

It was chosen out of thousands of stores because it exemplifies retail excellence as it applies to the following areas: Product Integrity, Store Design and Appearance, Community Service, Merchandising and Marketing, Store Service, Management Ability, and Sense of Mission.

Meet Our Team

Our people can give you that extra service and knowledge because we spend our resources to educate them.
We offer education to the public, by true health professionals. We support Fair Trade products and implement that same concept within our organization, making a priority out of financially rewarding our staff fairly for the work they do for all of us.

Jen cave

Sales Associate

My journey to holistic healing began nearly eight years ago, through my ill-stricken mother. Alongside my own ailments, through a knowing of a healthier way to heal. Getting back to our ancestral roots. I felt my purpose to help others heal as well arising from deep within. My own healing began with the plants at Sacred Plant Traditions, where I completed a nine-month apprenticeship of the foundations of herbalism. I have followed my passion through self-study since. I have a thirst for learning how plants interact and connect with the human body, mind, and spirit. Aiding us on our journey to becoming our fullest, whole, most authentic selves.

KARLY MAUcK

Sales Associate

I’ve always had a deep connection to nature, which has only grown over time. I am constantly amazed by herbs and their many possibilities. As a Health Care worker for the past seven years, I was eager to lend a helping hand using the knowledge I gained to help others. Now as I continue to learn while in Herbalism School, I’m looking forward to extending my knowledge and experience in a different way: By helping others to help themselves through Holistic Wellness.

zack allman

Deli Manager

Chef Zach is our NEWEST addition as DELI MANAGER and is doing a fantastic job!! Coming to us from Tula’s and Sumac, 2 of Northern Virginia’s Finest Restaurants, Zach has 11 years of experience as a CHEF. He has trained under a Michelin Star Chef and is experienced in Wood Fired Gourmet Cuisine, French Cajun and Farm to Table. Baking for Gateau made him a name in the Pastry/Cake industry, so he comes to us with the skills of every COOKING GENRE!! He consistently uses fresh HERBS from our kitchen garden and has brought a NEW CREATIVITY to The Natural Marketplace Deli. The WORD IS OUT about the OUTSTANDING food coming from his kitchen here at the market and we can’t wait for you to try all of his amazingly delicious creations!!

Kamryn Inson

Deli Cook

Kamryn loves to cook and is very knowledgeable about essential oils, nutrition and wellness! She always gives 100% and always has a smile on her face for our customers!

Jed Page

Massage Therapist

 Jed Page is a second-generation massage therapist, proudly honoring his mother's standard of professionalism. He's been studying massage for 30 years, practicing in amazing places for 20 years, and is now happy to be living in Virginia, where he's been teaching massage for three years. Jed loves using his knowledge and experience to give you an excellent massage, and to help you understand and take care of your body. In addition to giving massages he also teaches a massage license class on every other Saturday and every Sunday. His other passions include rock climbing and hiking.

Book your appointment with Jed by calling NMP @ 540-349-4111.