Update for 2024 Foundations of Western Herbalism Registration!
We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 Foundations of Western Herbalism program. We will be opening up our application process for the 2025 cohort sometime in the fall.
Foundations of Western Herbalism
Applications are now being accepted for 2024!
Our Foundations of Western Herbalism Curriculum is designed to immerse both the beginner and intermediate herbalist in the basic knowledge needed to provide herbal care for themselves and their family. In doing this, we provide a grounded, well-rounded western herbal program to evolve and take into the student’s home and community.
This intermediate program provides students with a strong base to continue exploring the fascinating world of herbalism, and provides a space in which one can continue to immerse themselves in this field within a small class setting. This is comprised of eight weekend intensives. Attendance to all eight is required for completion and progression into the Advanced/Clinical Western Herbalist program. Western Herbalism 101 is a pre-requisite for Foundations of Western Herbalism.
Some of the topics covered:
Plant Spirit Medicine
Energetics
Diagnostics
Bioregionalism
Materia Medica associated with each body system
Client Intake
The properties of over 200 herbs
TIME COMMITTMENT
The entire program covers 125+ classroom hours.
Class is held one weekend a month from 10am to 5pm. (Dates are subject to change)
***Must attend all classes to move into Advanced Program***
If you are attending virtually, please pay the shipping fee at least one week in advance to have your herbs mailed out to you.
2024
FOUNDATIONS CLASS DATES
April 6/7 - Nervous System
May 11/12 - Endocrine System
June 1/2- Digestive System
July 20/21- Immune System
August 3/4 - Urinary System/Women and Men's Health
September 7/8 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
October 12/13 - Musculoskeletal System/Special Populations
October 26/27 - The Business of Herbalism (Optional)
November 2/3 - Herb/Drug Interactions, Dosing, Case Evaluations
All classes are Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5:00pm
Dates and/or Topics are subject to change
How to Apply
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. The application window for our 2025 cohort will open sometime in the fall. Check back for more details!
1. Submit application here.
2. Submit $50 administrative fee here or Pay-in-Full(see Tuition Options below for details).
Please allow 3-4 business days for the application to be processed.
3. *PRE-REQUISITE* Completion of Western Herbalism 101 (and the assigned homework) is required to enroll in Foundations.We have an Anatomy for the Herbalist series that lines up with each body system. An Anatomy class is required for your participation in Foundations, and this can cover that requirement. The great part about this series is that we offer a 2 hour crash course for each body system year round. We have done our best to align those classes to occur the week before the appropriate Foundations Class.
4. Tuition: There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee which is required for acceptance into the program. Tuition includes all classes, handouts, medicine making supplies. Text book not included.
$300/weekend intensive x 8 = $2400 total + $50 admin fee.
We offer pay-as-you-go ($300 per month) or a 10% discount if you pay-in-full before your first class.
Tuition options:
1. Secure your space + pay-as-you-go: $50 non-refundable deposit + $300 per weekend intensive (8 total).
(See below for individual weekend payment links.)
2. Pay in full: $2160 (Save 10% off full tuition + waived deposit fee).
Required Textbooks:
The Energetics of Western Herbs by Peter Holmes Vol 1 and 2
(Students are welcome to purchase these from Traditions. Click here to purchase and we will hold for you on the first day of class.)
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual
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Anatomy Requirement:
We have an Anatomy for the Herbalist series that lines up with each body system.
An Anatomy class is required for your participation in Foundations, and this can cover that requirement.
The great part about this series is that we offer a 2 hour crash course for each body system year round. We have done our best to align those classes to occur the week before the appropriate Foundations Class.
Refund policy:
The $50 administrative fee due upon registering for the program is non-refundable.
Cancelling up to three days prior to class, refunds are available with a 5% deduction, or payment is transferable to future classes.
Cancelling after the first class: 50% of total remaining prorated tuition is refundable.
Cancelling after the second class: 25% of total remaining prorated tuition is refundable.
After the third class, there are no refunds given and the total sum of tuition is due in full – even if all classes are not completed.
Additional questions? Contact us!
Email us at traditionsherbschool@gmail.com
Call (727) 249-1174
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