Herbal Apprenticeship

12 Month Online Course


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Description

In my lifetime of learning and collaborating with our plant relatives, I have witnessed the dramatic healing they are capable of when used skillfully. In my early years, I hesitated to call my self an herbalist because I did not see myself as worthy of that title yet. I was lucky to have roll models who practiced at a level of mastery that still inspires and humbles me today as I approach 20 years of practice. There is much more to being an herbalist than just knowing the common uses for plants. For example; methods of preparation change how they act in the body, where they grow determines their nature, and the origin of disease is an essential factor in choosing the right herbs.

It is for the love of all these subtleties that I have resisted teaching “light” herb classes in the past. Now, as we prepare to begin a new year, I am excited to offer a comprehensive apprenticeship addressing the depth and subtlety that herbal medicine deserves. This is not a basic class nor is it exhaustive. As with all my offerings, I value quality over quantity. Instead of skimming the surface of a huge materia medica, we will take a deep look at the concepts and strategies that inform my clinical practice.

Each monthly class will cover one subject in depth. We will discuss key herbs along with relevant energetics, theory, strategy, pathology and physiology. The knowledge I share will be a synthesis of my clinical experience and background in Chinese, western and Native American Herbal traditions. The entire series follows a sequence that is relevant to the current season and promotes a broader understanding of the material.

Students who sign up will have access to recordings of previous classes, monthly case study discussions and email support.


Class Dates

Time for all classes is 9am to 12pm MST. Monthly classes and case studies will be taught over zoom, while a few gatherings (dates to be announced) will be held in person in Tucson, AZ for those able to attend locally.

Discussion Meetups will be from 6-7pm and held the following Monday after each class. (Except for in July, which will be held on July 9th).

*Dates may be subject to change

January 6th - Herbs that tonify yang or warm the interior.

February 3rd - Herbs that build or move blood.

March 2nd - Herbs that treat exterior conditions and expel wind.

April 6th - Herbs that are astringent or binding

May 4th - Herbs that are purgative or expel parasites

June 1st - Herbs that calm the spirit, regulate mood or promote sleep

July 13th - Herbs that are anti-microbial and clear toxicity.

August 3rd - Herbs that manage fluids, promote urination or resolve dampness.

September 7th - Herbs that build vitality or act as adaptogens.

October 5th - Herbs that resolve phlegm, treat cough, regulate digestion

November 2nd - Herbs that moisten, soften or generate fluids.

December 7th - Miscellaneous herbs. Review. Special topics.


Pricing

Pay in full for the complete apprenticeship -
$1000 total ($200 savings)

Enroll in a payment plan for the complete apprenticeship (only available before the cohort begins) - 12 payments of $100