A 4-Part Series for Aspiring Herbal Entrepreneurs -

Grow Your Herbal Business Step by Step

Are you ready to turn your passion for herbalism into a thriving business but unsure where to begin? Do you dream of building a career around your love for plants? Are you seeking step-by-step guidance to kickstart your journey into herbal entrepreneurship?

This four-part series will walk you through everything you need to transform your herbal dreams into a thriving venture. Led by Tricia Streit Perez, an experienced herbalist, educator, and business mentor, each session blends practical instruction with interactive exercises and take-home assignments. By the end, you’ll have the clarity, confidence, and action plan needed to launch and sustain your herbal business.

Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm

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$150 for all 4 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.

Cost: $40 per individual class

Thursday, January 8: Let’s Get Creative

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Thursday, February 5: Let’s Make It Legal

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Thursday, March 5: Let’s Make It Happen

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Thursday, April 16: Let’s Keep It Growing

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The Healing Foods series is a nourishing journey through the seasons, exploring how food can support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. Each class blends cooking techniques, nutritional wisdom, and traditional food energetics to help you build a deeper relationship with what you eat. From discovering your personal "super food" to supporting specific organs like the liver, heart, and lungs, this series offers practical, hands-on guidance for creating meals that heal. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a wellness enthusiast, you'll leave each session with recipes, inspiration, and lots of yummy foods to try! Join us for one class or the full series to cultivate joy, variety, and vitality through food.

Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm

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$260 for all 7 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $40 per individual class

Friday, Jan. 9- Beginning Food Energetics: What is My Super Food?

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Friday, March 13 – How to Boil Water: Beginning Cooking Healthy Foods at Home

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Friday, April 10 – Liver Loving Foods to Relax the Liver

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Friday, July 24 – Happy Heart Healing Foods: Embracing the Joy of Bitters

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

Friday, August 7 – Letting Go of Sugar: Digestive Contemplation of the Spleen/Pancreas

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

Friday, Oct. 9 – Perfecting the Breath: Foods to Support the Lungs, Immune and Skin

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Friday, Nov. 6 – Herbal Healing with Medicinal Meals

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Join Tricia, Traditions’ School Director, Clinical Herbalist, and an Acuherbals Practitioner, for an engaging crash course in Anatomy and Physiology, designed to break down each body system and cover common disorders in an easy-to-understand format. Whether you're new to anatomy, preparing for your Foundations Class, enrolled in our Chinese Herbalism curriculum, or simply need a refresher, this course is tailored for all learners.

This series (participation in full series required) fulfills the Anatomy requirement for our Foundations of Western Herbalism and Chinese Herbalism programs, and it also meets the anatomy component of the basic sciences requirement for those pursuing the Registered Herbalist (RH) designation through the American Herbalists Guild (AHG).

Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm

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$400 for all 12 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $35 per individual class

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: January 15

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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM: February 26

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URINARY SYSTEM: March 19

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NERVOUS SYSTEM: April 9

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: May 21

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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: June 18

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IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: July 16

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: August 13

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: September 17

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

SKELETAL SYSTEM: October 15

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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: November 12

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM: December 10

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Lions Mane, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Maitake, Chaga, and Cordyceps!

Join Ruthie for a mushroom experience of the senses with a meditative tea tasting, savory culinary mushroom offerings, shared mushroom preparation to take home and an opportunity to create your own blend. You’ll leave feeling confident in how to best incorporate these medicinal mushrooms into your everyday life. Notes and recipes are provided!

Classes: Fridays from 6-8pm

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$225 for all 6 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $40 per individual class

LIONS MANE - January 16

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CORDYCEPS - February 20

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REISHI - March 20

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TURKEY TAIL - April 17

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MAITAKE - May 8

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CHAGA - June 19

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The five element theory is a holistic approach to health and overall well-being that has been a diagnostic tool in Traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Acuherbal acupuncturist, Dr. Martina Kostova will teach about this diagnostic approach with proper western translation of diseases into 5 elements. explores how Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water correspond to organ systems and emotions, and how imbalances manifest. You’ll gain quick and easy assessments based on a 3000 year old medicine technique.

Thursday, Jan. 22 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

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Join us in our beautiful half-acre medicinal garden for an immersive, hands-on class where you'll learn to identify and utilize medicinal plants that may be growing right in your own neighborhood! After the class, you'll have the chance to purchase a variety of organic plants that we've lovingly cultivated in our garden.

Please note: This is an in-person event held at our school (6340 Central Ave.) with no virtual attendance option available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, Feb. 6 from 10-12pm

Cost: $30

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of five seasons—Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter—highlights the cyclical nature of life and the profound connection between the environment and the human body. Each season is linked to specific elements, emotions, and organ systems: Spring is associated with Wood and the Liver; Summer is tied to Fire and the Heart; Late Summer is aligned with Earth and the Spleen; Autumn is related to Metal and the Lung; and Winter is connected to Water and the Kidneys. Understanding these seasonal transitions fosters harmony within the body and encourages mindful lifestyle and dietary adjustments to enhance overall health throughout the year. Each class in this series will explore one season in depth, providing valuable insights into seasonal foods, herbal preparations, and lifestyle practices that resonate with that season's unique energy.

Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm

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$160 for all 5 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $35 per individual class

WATER SEASON: February 12

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WOOD SEASON: May 14

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FIRE SEASON: July 9

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EARTH SEASON: September 3

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METAL SEASON: November 19

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Join Gray Dean for a six-part series on Ayurvedic Herbalism and its impact on mental, physical and spiritual health. Understanding Ayurvedic Herbalism offers a chance to create personalized, natural treatments that address the root of imbalances, promoting overall well-being. Gray Dean’s expertise in Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western Herbalism also provide insights into holistic healing from multiple traditions.

Classes: Thursday from 6-8 pm

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$225 for all 6 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Click on the links below to find out more about the class and to register for in-person or virtual.

Cost for individual class: $40 in-person or $35 virtual

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Cognitive and Mood Support

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Thursday, April 23 -Sleep and Nervous System Support

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Thursday, June 4 - Digestion & Nutrition

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Thursday, Aug. 27 - Supporting the Immune System

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Thursday, Oct. 29 - Movement of the Body and Lymph

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Friday, Dec. 4 - Supporting the Detox Pathways

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Master the art of formulating and modifying traditional Chinese herbal formulas. Through this course you will  develop a deep understanding of appropriate dosages for both acute and chronic conditions. Additionally, you'll explore strategies for selecting the most effective formula from similar categories, tailored to a patient’s unique symptoms, tongue diagnosis, and pulse assessment.

Thursday, March 12 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

Thursday, March 26 from 6-8pm: Spring Equinox

Thursday, June 25 from 6-8pm: Summer Solstice

Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6-8pm: Fall Equinox

Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6-8pm: Winter Solstice

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. Join Ruthie for an herbal experience of the seasons & senses with a meditative tea tasting, savory culinary herbal offerings, shared herbal  preparation to take home and an opportunity to create your own blends and seasonal handcrafts. Notes and recipes are provided!

(These classes will be in-person only.)

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$150 (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $40 per class

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Wilderness Survival is a 2-day intensive taught by Dr. Bob Linde AP, RH(AHG). This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate level person. We will explore what to do when lost on land or sea. The focus will be on our unique tropical environment. Be prepared for Zombies, lost in the woods/sea, self care post hurricane, or longer term issues. Topics include herbal first aid, foraging wild foods, shelters, fire and identifying bioregional medicinal plants. Although this class will be offered on Zoom, it will best be taken in person for hands-on practice and plant ID. Bob has been a wilderness survivalist since he was a preteen. His experience is diverse with 5 years in the military, 3 years on a small sailboat, scoutmaster in Germany, treasure hunter, commercial fisherman, guide on 30 day canoe trips around Florida, sailing instructor, and wilderness youth counselor. Bob enjoys problem solving in the wilderness and has traveled everywhere from the arctic circle in Canada, wilds of Alaska, the headwaters of the Amazon, Desert Storm, and throughout Europe. You can see his 12 part TV series on INTI TV in Ecuador.

Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29 from 10-5pm.

Cost: $300 for both days (Cost includes both Saturday and Sunday and cannot be purchased separately.)

This class will be offered In-Person only.

Link for In-Person class here

The concept of Yin-Yang stands as the cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shaping our understanding of physiology, pathology, and treatments. It is a deceptively simple yet profoundly versatile framework that provides ongoing insights into both clinical practice and daily life. Delve into the essence of Yin-Yang theory, explore its connections to Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids, and discover its practical applications for a deeper appreciation of its role in everyday well-being.

Thursday, April 2 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

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We are thrilled to once again offer our FREE class on Herbal Safety, featuring Bob’s expert insights on how to safely incorporate herbs into your wellness routine. In this informative session, you'll learn how to prevent herb and drug interactions, ensure quality control, and address potential nutritional depletion. Bob will also explore the concept of positive herb and drug interactions, offering a balanced view on this important topic. Ideal for both the general public and essential for herb and acupuncture students, this class is a must-attend for anyone interested in herbal medicine. Be sure to register in advance, as in-person space is limited!

Friday, June 5 from 6-8pm

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine the ear is considered the most external reflection of the central nervous system. Auriculotherapy refers to the treatment and assessment of pain, musculoskeletal disorders, stress and various medical conditions through the application of seeds, magnets and massage to specific points on 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.

Thursday, June 11 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to use topical herbal remedies to ease pain and inflammation, drawing from both Chinese and Western herbal traditions. You’ll learn about herbs that support circulation, reduce stagnation, and relieve discomfort through salves, liniments, poultices, and plasters. We’ll dive into traditional preparation methods and participants will get to make and take home their own herbal formulas. Along the way, we’ll discuss the energetic and physical properties of key herbs and how to match them to different types of pain. Whether you're addressing sore muscles, joint pain, or chronic tension, this workshop offers practical tools for herbal relief.

Saturday, June 20 from 10-5pm

Cost: $150

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In this comprehensive class series, we will explore the hidden insights that blood work can offer for optimizing overall health. You will learn to interpret key blood markers and understand how they reveal underlying conditions that may be impacting your well-being. The classes will dive into how specific markers influence metabolic health, providing you with tools to assess and improve your body's energy balance. Additionally, we will integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts with modern laboratory tests, creating a holistic approach to understanding how blood work reflects both physical and energetic imbalances. This series will equip you with the knowledge to decode blood results and apply them to support a healthier, more vibrant life.

Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm

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$100 for all 3 classes (if purchased before first class)

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Cost: $35 per individual class

Part 1 - July 2: Decoding Bloodwork for Metabolic Health

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Part 2 - July 23: Unlocking the Secrets of Blood Work

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Part 3 - August 6: Balancing Blood Work with TCM

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse and tongue diagnostics are essential for assessing a patient's health. The pulse offers insights into organ function and energy flow, while tongue observation reveals imbalances such as heat, cold, or stagnation. Gain a deeper understanding of these diagnostic methods by exploring the teachings of different Chinese masters, learning the proper technique for pulse-taking, and interpreting the various depths and positions as they relate to bodily disorders. Additionally, examine tongue images, their meanings, and the significance of sublingual veins in diagnosis.

Thursday, Aug. 20 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

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Ever wonder what to do herbally about bumps, bruises, scrapes, bleeding, stomach upset, and more? You won’t want to miss 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 herbal supplies for one formula to make and take home with you.

Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6-8pm

Cost: $40 in-person or $35 virtual

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This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of herbal care for animals, focusing on safe, natural approaches to support their health and well-being. Participants will learn how to prepare simple remedies like infusions, salves, and powders using gentle, pet-safe herbs. We'll cover common conditions such as skin issues, digestion, anxiety, and immune support, along with guidance on proper dosing and delivery methods. Ideal for pet owners, animal lovers, and caretakers, this workshop offers practical tools to deepen your connection with animals through herbal medicine. No prior herbal experience is necessary—just a love for animals and a desire to care for them naturally.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20 from 10-5pm

Cost: $300 for both days

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class

Join us in our beautiful half-acre medicinal garden for an immersive, hands-on class where you'll learn to identify and utilize medicinal plants that may be growing right in your own neighborhood! After the class, you'll have the chance to purchase a variety of organic plants that we've lovingly cultivated in our garden.

Please note: This is an in-person event held at our school (6340 Central Ave.) with no virtual attendance option available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, Oct. 7 from 6-8pm

Cost: $30

Link for In-Person Walk

This in-depth, two-day workshop offers herbalists and acupuncturists practical tools to enhance their clinical observation and assessment skills. Participants will learn to interpret key physical signs—such as tongue and pulse, skin tone, posture, voice, and facial features—through both Eastern and Western diagnostic lenses. The workshop includes hands-on practice, partner assessments, and case-based learning to help deepen diagnostic confidence and accuracy. Special focus will be given to connecting physical signs with internal imbalances and guiding effective herbal and acupuncture treatments. Ideal for practitioners looking to sharpen their skills and expand their clinical insight.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4 from 10-5pm

Cost: $300

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Are you struggling with painful joints or looking for ways to support your tendons and ligaments? Concerned about your bone health? Join Tricia for an enlightening session on Herbal Medicine designed to bolster your muscular and skeletal systems.

As part of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a selection of herbs tailored to your needs, and you’ll create your own custom herbal blend to take home. Additional products can be crafted at a discounted rate of just $10 each. Bring a friend or come to meet like-minded individuals who share your interests. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your wellness journey!

Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8pm

Cost: $40 In Person or $35 Virtual

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Perimenopause is a natural transition—but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Join us for Blooming Through Perimenopause, an empowering and educational class that will help you navigate this stage of life with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

What You’ll Learn -

Common Symptoms: Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, brain fog, fatigue, and more.

Your Body’s Signals: How reproductive health acts as a barometer for overall wellness, and why sleep, stress, and nutrition have such a profound impact on hormones.

Lifestyle Foundations: Simple but powerful practices—balanced diet, restorative sleep, stress management, movement, and time in nature—that help restore hormonal harmony.

And a Materia Medica of Herbal Allies for Perimenopause

Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6-8pm

Cost: $40 In-Person or $35 Virtual

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Join Ruthie for a hands-on exploration of herbs and broth-making. You’ll learn how to craft nourishing broths infused with medicinal herbs to support immunity, digestion, and overall wellness. We will create a Bone Broth plus a Vegan Broth during class. If weather permits, we will explore cooking broth over the fire. Notes and recipes are provided! For each class bring 2 8-oz jars, all other supplies included. 

Friday, Nov. 13 from 6-8pm

Cost: $40

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The 8 Principles is the basic groundwork of disharmony pattern identification in Traditional Chinese Medicine. will focus on Yin/Yang, Interior/Exterior, Cold/Hot, and Deficiency/Excess, essential for understanding patterns of disharmony. We’ll apply these principles through case studies, such as diagnosing Liver Qi Stagnation and exterior wind-heat.This allows the practitioner to identify the location and nature of the disharmony, as well as establish the principle of treatment. Learn the concepts of interior/exterior, hot/cold, full/empty and yin/yang and practice applying them to practical situations.

Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-8pm

Cost: $35

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Join Ruthie for an herbal class designed to build confidence, herb knowledge and handcrafting herbal preparations. Perfect for anyone just starting out on the journey in herbalism. Bring 2 8-oz jars, all other supplies included. 

Friday, Dec. 11 from 6-8pm

Cost: $40

In-Person Class OR Virtual Class