-Understanding Tongue and Pulse Diagnostics- Thursday, May 9th 6pm-8pm

Martina will help you gain a better understanding of pulse diagnosis based on different Chinese masters. Learn the proper way of taking the pulse and an understanding the different depths and positions and how they translate into disorders in the body. Explore tongue images and their meanings, sublingual veins and their significance in diagnostics.

-Understanding the Auricular Microsystem-Thursday, July 11th 6pm-8pm

Martina will guide you in learning how to diagnose based on the most external expression of the central nervous system - the ear. Gain a practical understanding of how to treat the body via the ear, and specifically by using ear seeds based on Dr. Li-Chun Huang’s methods.

-Food is Energy!-Thursday, September 5th 6pm-8pm

Martina will help you learn all about energy-sustaining foods vs. energy-consuming foods. Understand how diet can influence our energy throughout the day. Discover what factors affect your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), and how foods affect people with various conditions differently.

-Nutrition and Mental Health-Thursday, November 7th 6pm-8pm

Martina will teach you about the gut-brain connection, how our nutrition influences our mental health, and a list of foods that affect anxiety and depression. Explore how one's diet should vary depending on lifestyle and stress. Gain a better understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on diet and emotional health.

$35/class

Class Teacher: Martina Kostova

-Ayurvedic Herbs to Support the Endocrine System-Thursday, May 16 6pm-8 pm

In this class, Gray will delve into some of the powerful Ayurvedic herbs to nourish and balance the endocrine system with a special focus on adaptogens that will support your thyroid and adrenals. From Ashwagandha & Tusli to support your stress response and several traditional herbs to support healthy weight & blood sugar. You will have an opportunity to taste, smell, touch and these herbs and also to create an herbal preparation to take home with you that will support your body’s stress response.

-Ayurveda’s Daily & Seasonal Routines-Thursday, June 20th 6pm-8 pm

This ancient system of Traditional Indian medicine is chock-full of helpful practical tools to add into our daily practices. From dry brushing & tongue scraping to breathwork & dietary practices, Ayurveda has a wealth of simple daily tweaks that can be very impactful when implemented on a regular basis. In addition to dincharya (daily routines) Gray will also look at the practices around honoring the shifts in the seasons, and eliminating excess dosha from the body before moving into a new season, reducing the likelihood of imbalances and dis-ease in the body.

-Ayurvedic Herbs to Support the Digestive System-Thursday, July 18th 6pm-8 pm

In this class, Gray will delve into some of the powerful Ayurvedic herbs, remedies, and tools to nourish and support our all important digestive system. Some of the traditional Ayurvedic powerhouses like Turmeric & Cardamom will help light up your digestive fire (agni) while Triphala, a combination of 3 Ayurvedic fruits, can support healthy elimination. You will have an opportunity to taste, smell, touch these herbs and also to create an herbal preparation to take home with you that will enhance your digestive system, which in turn benefits overall health!

-Ayurvedic Herbs to Support the Reproductive System- Thursday, August 15th 6pm-8pm

Join Gray as we delve into some traditional Ayurvedic herbs to support the reproductive system! From Shatavari to Goksura, castor oil packs & Fenugreek tea, in this class we will delve into some of the powerful Ayurvedic herbs, remedies, and tools to nourish and support the reproductive system. Find ways to support the natural rhythms and cycles of the body through all ages and stages of life and to boost your sexual and overall health with these nourishing herbs. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell, and taste the herbs and also to create an ojas building tonic to take home with you that will support your vitality.

-Nutrition According to Ayurveda-Thursday, September 26th 6pm-8pm

The system of Ayurveda focuses heavily on our daily dietary practices and has an emphasis on mindful eating and choosing a diet that is right to balance your primary dosha. Unlike many dietary systems and practices, there are no bad foods in Ayurveda and no one size fits all. Join Gray to learn about the 6 tastes & the different energetics of our food to ensure your diet matches your constitution. We will also discuss the best times to eat, how often, how much, and what types of foods to ensure you are giving your body the most appropriate fuel according to each unique dosha. We will be tasting and cooking a traditional Indian dish together and practicing mindful eating in class. Come with an appetite and an open mind!

Class cost: $40 in person $30 online

Class Teacher: Gray Dean

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Join Tricia for a crash course in Anatomy and Physiology, broken down system by system, in addition to common disorders. If you've never taken Anatomy before, need to brush up for your Foundations Class, or are just in need of a refresher, these classes are for you! This course is taught and designed by an experienced Anatomy/Health Sciences Teacher and an Herbalist.

Cost: $35/class or $390 for all 12 classes (if you register before the first class)

All Classes Are: Thursdays, 6-8 pm

Class Dates:

May 23rd - Digestive System

June 27th - Immune and Lymphatic Systems

July 25 th- Reproductive System

August 29th - Respiratory System

September 19th- Skeletal System

October 17th - Urinary System

November 14th - Muscular System

December 5th- Medical Terminology

Class Teacher: Tricia Streit Perez

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Herbal Open Forum

This free online Facebook event is a chance to ask questions about herbs, herbalism, Chinese & Western Herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Whether you are a practitioner or just curious, Bob Linde, AP, RH (AHG) will answer as many questions as he can in the 2 hours scheduled. If we don't get to your questions, we will do this again on the last Friday of every month at 6pm. Feel free to email us: Traditionsherbschool@gmail.com with your question in advance or post them under the Open Forum Facebook Event.

Bob has been a clinical herbalist for well over 20 years, teaching Western and Chinese Herbalism and Acupuncture for 20 years and a frequent lecturer at conferences around the country. Be sure to mark that you are going so that you get a reminder of the FB Live event.

Join us for the fun and bring some of your burning questions! If you miss the event live we will post all of the Herbal Open Forums on our Youtube page

Fridays, 6pm-8 pm

Dates:

-April 26th

-May 31st

-June 28th

-July 26th

-August 30th

-September 27th

-October 25th

-November 29th

-December 27th

-Turkey Tail-Thursday, May 2nd 6pm-8 pm Join Ruthie for a night of Turkey Tail! Learn how to make mushroom extractions and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to take home your mushroom medicine!

-Cordyceps-Friday, July 12th 6pm-8pm Join Ruthie for a night of Cordyceps! Learn how to make mushroom extractions and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to take home your mushroom medicine!

-Shiitake-Thursday, August 1st 6pm-8 pm Join Ruthie for a night of Shiitake! Learn how to make mushroom extractions and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to take home your mushroom medicine!

-Maitake-Thursday, October 11th 6pm-8 pm Join Ruthie for a night of Maitake! Learn how to make mushroom extractions and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to take home your mushroom medicine!

$40/class - In Person and Virtual

Class Teacher: Ruth Glass

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-Summer: Friday, June 14th at 10 am-noon Ruthie will help you to learn herbs, recipes, and traditions centered around Summer! Your senses will be awakened by making an herbal blend, sampling Summer-inspired dishes, and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to bring home your own herbal blend!

-Autumn: Friday, September 20th 6-8 pm Ruthie will help you to learn herbs, recipes and traditions centered around Autumn! Your senses will be awakened by making an herbal blend, sampling Autumn-inspired dishes, and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to bring home your own herbal blend!

-Winter: Friday, December 20 6-8 pm Ruthie will help you to learn herbs, recipes and traditions centered around Winter! Your senses will be awakened by making an herbal blend, sampling Winter-inspired dishes, and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to bring home your own herbal blend!

$40/class - In Person and Virtual

Class Teacher: Ruth Glass

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-Herbal First Aid-Saturday and Sunday, June 29th & 30th 10am - 5pm

Bob will help us learn how to integrate plant medicine into the fundamentals of first aid care. Class will cover common first aid problems at home and in wilderness, travel remedies, emergencies and when to call for help.

Topics covered: Acute injuries, Bumps, scrapes, bruises, Insect bites and stings, Colds and Flu, Sprains, strains, breaks, and abrasions, Headaches, Bandaging, Planning, preparing, and administering first aid herbal medicine

In Person or Online

Cost: $300 for all students currently enrolled in a 2-year program OR all current members of AHG or FSOMA (must provide membership number)

All other students and community members: $350

-Herb/Drug Interactions-Friday, August 2nd 6pm-8 pm

FREE EVENT We are once again excited to offer this free class on Herbal Safety. Bob will talk about preventing herb and drug interactions, quality control, nutritional depletion and even touch on the idea of positive herb and drug interactions. This class is perfect for the general public and a must have for every herb and acupuncture student.

You MUST register ahead of time. Space in person is limited.

-Blood Work Series:

Understanding Blood Work, Part 1- Thursday, October 10th 6pm-8 pm

$35/class, or $100 for all 3, if purchased as a group before the first class occurs (J)

Bob Linde discusses how to read blood work and use your resources to understand it, functional levels, additional tests to request, and specific tests for specific disease.

-Understanding Blood Work, Part 2-Thursday, October 24th 6pm-8 pm (Taught by Tricia Perez)

$35/class, or $100 for all 3, if purchased as a group before the first class occurs

Tricia Perez dives deep into the CBC (complete blood count), CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), and thyroid function panels. We’ll spend a significant time discussing the metabolic components of blood work. Heart disease is the #1 cause of mortality in the United States. It is an issue that more than ⅔ of our country will face in their lifetimes. Learn about indicators of metabolic disease, laboratory tests you should insist upon, and how to interpret your results. Then learn how to support your metabolic health in a holistic way - through herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.

-Understanding Blood Work, Part 3-Thursday, November 21sst 6pm-8 pm (Taught by Martina Kostova)

$35/class, or $100 for all 3, if purchased as a group before the first class occurs

Martina Kostova discusses TCM diet therapy and blood work, in addition to an introduction to the Blood Type Diet.

-The Business of Herbalism Saturday and Sunday October 26-27 from 10 am to 5 pm

Are you interested in starting your own herbalism business? This class will cover how to establish your business including legal aspects of your start up, client intake forms, labeling, marketing, and more! Learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), DSHEA Compliance, and the updates on Cottage Laws. If you think you might want to start your own herbal company or your own clinical practice, this class will assist you in your journey.

-Stress Support-Thursday, April 18th 6pm-8 pm

Join Tricia for an Herbal Make and Take event where we’ll spend time learning all about herbs for stress support. Learn all about how stress impacts our health, and how to soothe your nervous system. Then you’ll get to choose the herbs that are right for YOU, and create your own herbal formula. You’ll get to choose between making a tea, tincture, essential oil roller, bath soak, body wash, or lotion. One product is included with your class fee, but you may make additional products for a discounted rate of only $10 each! Grab your friends or a date, or venture out to make new like-minded community connections, and join us for an evening of learning self care!

$40/ $35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

-Digestive Support- Thursday, June 6th 6pm-8pm

Join Tricia for an Herbal Make and Take that focuses on Digestive Support. We’ll spend some time learning about why gut health is important, then learn about herbs that can help support your digestion. You’ll get to choose the herbs that are right for you and make your own custom creation! Maybe you’ll choose to make a digestive bitters blend, maybe you’ll take home a custom-made tea to settle your stomach, or maybe you’ll choose just the right herbs for the perfect digestive tincture that’s just right for you! One custom product is included with your class fee, but you may make additional herbal creations for a discounted rate of only $10 each. Round up your friends, or make some new ones, and join us for an evening that will help you understand and improve your digestion!

$40/ $35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

-First Aid Starter Kit: Stock up your Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Friday, July 19th 10 am - noon

If you took our weekend First Aid intensive (or even if you didn’t!), you’ll want to be here for this special Medicine Making class. Tricia will take you on a deep dive into 10 different herbs that are used for First Aid, then make products you can take home with you and use in an emergency. From wound washes to salves to tinctures, you’ll want to stock up your Herbal Medicine Cabinet with these helpful herbal allies! Class fee includes all supplies for the formulas you will make and take home with you.

$40 /$30 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

-Reproductive Support-Thursday, August 8th 6pm-8 pm

How can herbs support your reproductive organs? Need help with your libido? Had enough of your menstrual cramps? Having issues with prostate health or erectile dysfunction? Want some support during childbirth and the postpartum period? Hot flashes making you mad? Tricia will introduce you to an Herbal Medica to support all of these things and more! As part of the class fee, you’ll get to choose which herbs will help you, then you’ll get to make your own custom herbal blend to take home with you. Additional products can be made for a discounted rate of $10 each. Come with a friend, or make it a date night!

$40/$35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

-Cardiovascular and Respiratory Support-Thursday, September 12th 6pm-8pm

Join us to learn all about herbs to support your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Then make a custom-blended formula to take home that will support your individual needs.

Do you struggle with high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Mending a broken heart? Are you dealing with a lingering cough, congestion, or environmental pollution?

Tricia will introduce you to an Herbal Medica to support all of these things and more! As part of the class fee, you’ll get to choose which herbs will help you, then you’ll get to make your own custom herbal blend to take home with you. Additional products can be made for a discounted rate of $10 each. Come with a friend, or meet some new, like-minded ones!

$40/ $35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

Musculoskeletal Support-Thursday, December 12th 6pm-8pm

Are you needing support with painful joints? Want to support your tendons and ligaments? Are you concerned about your bone health?

Join Tricia as she discusses an Herbal Medica that will support your muscular and skeletal systems. As part of the class fee, you’ll get to choose which herbs will help you, then you’ll get to make your own custom herbal blend to take home with you. Additional products can be made for a discounted rate of $10 each. Come with a friend, or meet some new, like-minded ones!

$40/$35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

Class Teacher: Tricia Streit Perez

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Growing Medicinal Herbs in FL, Part 1-Friday, October 25th 10 am - noon

In this workshop, Salua and Michael will walk you step by step on how to create a medicinal herb garden at home, in pots, or in the ground. We will discuss medicinal and native plants that grow in Florida. We will also share basic gardening skills such as fertilizing, organic/natural pest control, soil amendments, composting and more.

Growing Medicinal Herbs in FL/Composting, Part 2- Friday, Nov. 15th 10 am - noon

In this workshop, Salua and Michael will focus on different composting methods that you can try at home. We will focus on soil regeneration and amendments. We will also share basic gardening skills such as fertilizing, organic/natural pest control and more.

$40/class (or $75 if you register for both before the first class occurs) (J).

Class Teachers: Michael Leonard and Salua Rivero

Friday, November 1st 6-8 pm

Ruthie will guide you in learning to make herbal extractions without alcohol! We will explore vinegar, honey, and more to build your at home apothecary without using alcohol! Bring at least 2 8 oz jars to take home your herbal creations!

$40/class - In Person and Virtual

Class Teacher: Ruth Glass

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September 28th and 29th (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm

Animals need herbal care too! Learn how to safely and effectively use herbs for common chronic conditions like skin itching, anxiety and temperament. Students will also learn acupressure, herbal energetics, herbal formulation and dosing, plus tips and tricks for picking out the best food that will keep your fur babies healthy and happy! Excellent for fur baby parents but also for people who are registered herbalist and want to further their education.

October 19th and 20th (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm

Join us for a weekend intensive where you will learn to better recognize dysfunction and imbalance throughout the physical body. In this hands-on class, you will delve into the anatomy, observation, special testing, acupressure points, and the appropriate use of Chinese and Western Herbs for each body part. This class is designed and taught by Tricia Streit Perez, MS, CPT and Bob Linde, AP, RH (AHG). If you are taking this class for the first time, in-person attendance is highly encouraged.

Thursday, August 22 @ 6 pm

Dealing with relentless anxiety or Depression? Getting crushed by the stress of the day? Struggling with a mental health disorder like Bipolar, Major Depression, PTSD, or ADHD? Join Sierra in a 2 hour class to learn the basics of selecting the right herbs for your unique mental health, how to spot common issues that could be making your problem worse, and some key herbs to address those issues - and some herbal precautions. This introductory-level class is appropriate to all levels and great for anyone who wants a better understanding of how to go about choosing herbs for specific mental health concerns.

In Thai herbal compress therapy, medicinal herbs and roots are freshly mixed, wrapped into compresses, steamed, and then applied to the body in order to relieve stress, ease tension and bring about a calm state of mind. This ancient Thai tradition has many applications in the modern world. The effects of a Thai herbal session can be truly amazing - aches and pains seem to fade away, and you feel relaxed yet energized. Thai hot herbal compresses can be adapted for all types of body therapy.

In this course we learn to mix and prepare fresh and dry herbs and roots, and we practice giving and receiving Thai herbal treatments. We use the techniques of traditional Thai healers, not the “tourist” techniques that are often taught in massage programs. Each person returns home with materials and compresses for future practice. This is a unique opportunity to study closely with the teacher, and to work in an intimate setting with a small group of people.

If you don’t have any previous knowledge of working with Thai herbs, this is a wonderful introduction. If you have already studied herbal compress therapy, you will learn new techniques and concepts to go much deeper in your work, and to provide optimal benefits to your clients. The workshop is open to all, but of special interest to massage therapists, herbalists, spa therapists, yoga practitioners, and alternative healers. Previous experience in herbalism or massage therapy is helpful, but not required.

Treat yourself, your friends, and your clients to Thai herbal compresses, infusions and teas. Join us for a workshop that can change the way you work with your clients!

October 5-6 (9-4:30), 2 days, 13 hours CEU NCBTMB - $549 Early bird discount (before August 15) and Insider Pricing Available!

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About the Instructor:

Bob Haddad, RTT

Bob is one of the most well known Western teachers of traditional Thai massage, and an acclaimed author on the subject of Thai healing arts. He has written magazine articles, and has done podcasts and radio interviews on the topics of traditional Thai massage and Thai healing arts. Bob has studied Thai healing arts and herbal compress therapy with masters in northern Thailand over a period of more than 20 years.

As an Instructor member of Thai Healing Alliance (THAI) and an Approved Provider with the National Certification Board (NCBTMB), Bob offers courses, workshops and gives presentations on Thai healing arts to therapists, students and to the general public. He is passionate about working within traditional Thai guidelines, and he integrates Thai medicinal herbs and herbal compresses into his work with clients and students. Bob teaches courses and workshops in the USA, Canada, Europe and Latin America, and has also taught at the Sunshine and Loi Kroh Massage Schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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