Rooted in Healing: The Woman Behind SunnySprigs
Hi, my name is LaDavia Frais. I’m a 25-year-old Ohio native, wife to an incredible husband, and proud dog mom to our sweet girl, Summer. I’m currently a student at the University of Arizona, where I’m studying Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Sciences with a deep passion and future goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor.
I wanted to start this blog by introducing myself—to give you a glimpse into who I am and what inspired me to begin this journey. My hope is to build a meaningful connection with you, my readers and supporters, as we walk together on a path of wellness, healing, and intentional living. So grab your favorite cup of tea, get cozy, and enjoy this little peek into my story—and how it all led to the creation of my herbal tea company, rooted in love, purpose, and the power of plants.
In 2017, I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and by 2019, I received a second diagnosis—HS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa). Hearing those diagnoses brought a strange mix of emotions: relief and sadness. Relief, because I finally had names for the symptoms that had silently shaped so much of my life. With PCOS, I finally understood why weight loss was such a struggle, why I had more body hair than the average woman, why I could sleep for over 10 hours and still feel exhausted, and why I constantly craved carbs. Most of all, it explained why I often felt like the girl standing on the outside looking in—like something was just off, and no one could quite understand it.
As for HS, the signs began when I was just 11. Painful, recurring boils that doctors couldn’t seem to explain. By the time I was 19, those “boils” had a name—and that name was Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I wish I had known sooner. The earlier awareness could’ve saved me years of pain, confusion, and emotional isolation.
In 2022, my life took a dramatic turn. I was working for a wonderful company when, one day while driving, I was suddenly hit with an overwhelming wave of lightheadedness. It felt just like when we were kids spinning on the merry-go-round—except I wasn’t playing, and I couldn’t get off. The dizziness was intense, paired with a sickening pit in my stomach, and it happened while I was on the highway. It was terrifying.
Things only got worse from there. I had to take medical leave, and eventually, I had to leave my job altogether. I found myself in and out of the hospital more than ten times within a single year. Through every ER visit, doctor’s appointment, and sleepless night, my husband never left my side. Despite all the visits, I was misdiagnosed three times and nearly prescribed medications for conditions I didn’t even have. That experience shook me—and it opened my eyes.
This was the moment that sparked my deep interest in holistic medicine. I knew there had to be a better way—one that looked at the whole person, not just symptom.
From Healing Myself to Helping Others: The Birth of SunnySprigs Herbal Tea
In 2023, I began a personal journey that would forever change the way I view wellness. Frustrated with the limited results from traditional medications and eager to find something that truly supported my body, I turned to herbs. I started small — chamomile, peppermint, ginger, turmeric, hibiscus, and lemon balm. These weren’t just pantry staples anymore; they became my daily medicine.
To my surprise (and honestly, relief), I noticed real change. These herbs began easing the symptoms I had struggled with for years. My body felt more in balance, and I felt more in control. Slowly but surely, I started stepping away from prescription medications and leaning into natural herbal remedies. I wasn’t just experimenting — I was healing.
This shift sparked something even deeper: purpose. I realized that if these natural tools were helping me, they could help others too. That’s when the idea of starting an herbal tea business was born. By 2024, SunnySprigs Herbal Tea came to life — a brand rooted in healing, education, and empowerment. And now, in 2025, I’m officially taking the leap and launching my business into the world.
The road hasn’t been easy. There have been countless sleepless nights, moments of doubt, and sacrifices of time and comfort. But every step has been worth it, because I know I'm building something meaningful — not just a product, but a lifestyle that can transform lives, starting with mine and extending to yours.
Throughout my health journey, I encountered some incredible doctors who truly listened and cared. But I also experienced being dismissed, gaslighted, and made to feel like I was imagining my symptoms. It took everything in me to trust myself — and I was right all along.
So if you’ve ever felt ignored or unseen in your own wellness journey, hear me when I say: I see you. I believe you. And I’m here to walk this healing path with you.
Welcome to SunnySprigs — where wellness is personal, herbal, and deeply rooted in truth.
