On July 18, 2024, Sally J. Byrd, ND, ACC, MCC died at age 66 in Flagler Beach, FL.
In addition to her work as a naturopathic doctor, Byrd was the owner of Earthwave Travel in Flagler Beach. She spent many years traveling domestically and internationally throughout her career. On her website, she described her focus as โGod-centered missions, nature-centered adventures, relaxation and fun while traveling well and staying healthy during your trip.โ
She also worked as a sales representative for various companies including Tree of Life, Hain Celestial and Dr. Venessaโs Formulas.
Industry consultant and VRM Media contributor James Gormley said Byrd was an inspirational figure in the natural products industry and enjoyed talking with her at trade shows.
โI was awestruck by her brilliant mind, her outstanding command of industry trends and the natural health marketplace, and also by how deeply she cared about an industry that she helped shape,โ Gormley said. โWhat a loss for the world for her to have been taken from this world so early.โ
SENPA shared a statement from Byrdโs family on social media: โIn our lives, there are people along the path who we meet that light up our spirits, encourage our hopes, and are unforgettable โฆ their impact etched on our hearts. It is with a heavy heart that we share with Sally J. Byrdโs โworldโ that she is no longer in the land of the living. Her beautiful smile is now in Heaven โ where she continues to pray Godโs blessings for all of us.โ
The Flagler Beach Police Department is investigating Byrdโs death as โsuspicious.โ David Brownstone, 64, has been identified as a โperson of interestโ after he was arrested in Georgia while driving Byrdโs car.
โOur thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Byrdโs family and friends during this most difficult of times,โ said Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney. โWeโre committed to determine how Ms. Byrd passed away, and out of respect for the family to preserve the integrity of this investigation, there will be no further comment until the official cause of death has been determined by the State Medical Examinerโs Office.โ