Community Herbalist Training Program

Year 1 - Foundations of Herbalism
- A Nine-Month Training

This program is the heart and soul of our offerings. Students spend one day a week, for nine months following the seasons and coming to a deep appreciation of the rhythms of our lives. We will see how our bodies and souls respond to different foods and medicines at different times of the year. Curriculum includes medicine making, wild food preparation, kitchen apothecary practices, anatomy & physiology and foundations of different models of herbalism; biomedical, Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine and the sacred journey to the plants themselves.

There are day trips to meet various eco niches as well as a weekend at Southern Virginia Herbals to experience Robbie Wooding’s beautiful herb farm near Halifax, VA.

Above and beyond the rich and detailed curriculum is the creation of a sacred circle. This is the work of our time now; to come together as a community and bring forth the sustainable and joyful practices that will lead us to a healthier and more grounded life.

Next class will begin September, 2008. Fee is $2800. Limited work/study positions and payment plans available. Please call to schedule an interview before sending in a $250.00  NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT to save your space.

Class size is limited and this class fills quickly. This class can also be taken by itself.

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Year 2 - Clinic I

This two year training offers solid teachings in TCM for herbalists, anatomy and physiology, food as medicine, Sacred Plant Medicine assessment readings and more. For years, Kathleen's has been the only program of this kind to offer herbalists the direct experience of working with clients and community. This is a hands-on professional training that answers a great need of herbalists in training.

• Depth Diagnostic Skills – As taught by Stephen Buhner, students will learn the five steps of direct perception, importance of internal clarity and the diligence that is needed as a health care provider.
• Foundations of Western Herbalism – These hours will focus on the development of the following; client intake, forms, evaluation, professional and ethical considerations and follow-up, materia medica and therapeutic protocols/applications; pathophysiology for herbalists & stocking and upkeep of the apothecary. Herbalist and nurse practitioner, Mary Michuad will teach the use of medical information as it related to lab tests, procedures, and herbal/pharmaceutical contra-indications.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine for Western Herbalists – Accomplished acupuncturist, Robert Clickner, LAc., presents an excellent format for the heroic task of distilling the tremendous volume of information from this system. Year one focuses on five elements, energetics, relationships, tongue and pulse practice.
• Client Interview – After three months of study, the student begins to observe teachers conduct interviews. Students are responsible for case preparation, writing SOAP notes, maintaining records and follow up. Clients are seen through the free clinic offered by Sacred Plant Traditions.

Wednesdays – Sept 2008 – May 2009
Fee is $3700, not including texts (please allow $200 for materials) Pre-requisite – Foundations or a similar one-year training program. For a more complete listing of the curriculum and an application form, please call or write SPT. After application has been completed, an interview will be scheduled.

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Year 3 - Clinic II 2008

The final year of training focuses on more clinical skill development, application of theory and principles learned the previous year and much more focus on clients. Students have greater responsibility with the apothecary as well as client caseload. Please write or call for a complete curriculum.

Pre-requisite is Year II – Therapeutics and Practice
Fee is $4000, not including texts
(please allow $250 for materials)

 

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