2026 Community Class
and Series Descriptions
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Saturday Morning Qi Gong Class
Dates: January 3 - February 28
Time: Saturdays, 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Location: Traditions School of Herbal Studies
Start your weekend with balance and vitality! Join Dr. Bob Saturday mornings for a rejuvenating Qi Gong class, where we’ll explore the gentle yet powerful movements of the Eight Pieces of Brocade and other traditional forms. This class is open to all levels and focuses on breath, movement, and mindfulness to support overall health and well-being.
Cost: $10 per class
Taught by: Bob Linde
Space is limited – registration is required.
Reserve your spot and experience the benefits of this ancient practice.
Saturday, January 31
Saturday, February 7
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, February 28
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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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
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, February 5: Let’s Make It Legal
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, March 5: Let’s Make It Happen
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, April 16: Let’s Keep It Growing
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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
Taught by: Bob Linde
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
Taught by: Dr. Martina Pelevic
Purchase the bundle at a DISCOUNTED PRICE -
$160 for all 5 classes (if purchased before first class)
In-Person Class Bundle OR Virtual Class Bundle
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $35 per individual class
WATER SEASON: February 12
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
WOOD SEASON: May 14
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
FIRE SEASON: July 9
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
EARTH SEASON: September 3
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
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
Taught by: Gray Dean
Purchase bundle at a DISCOUNTED PRICE -
$225 (in-person) or $200 (virtual) for all 6 classes (if purchased before first class)
In-Person Class Bundle OR Virtual Class Bundle
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
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, April 23 -Sleep and Nervous System Support
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, June 4 - Digestion & Nutrition
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, Aug. 27 - Supporting the Immune System
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, Oct. 29 - Movement of the Body and Lymph
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Friday, Dec. 4 - Supporting the Detox Pathways
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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
Taught by: Ruth Glass
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $40 per individual class
CORDYCEPS - February 20
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
REISHI - March 20
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
TURKEY TAIL - April 17
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
MAITAKE - May 8
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
CHAGA - June 19
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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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $35 per individual class
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM: February 26
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
URINARY SYSTEM: March 19
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
NERVOUS SYSTEM: April 9
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: May 21
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: June 18
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
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
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: November 12
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
MUSCULAR SYSTEM: December 10
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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
Taught by: Dr. Martina Pelevic
Cost: $35
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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: Fridays from 6-8pm
Taught by: Bob Linde
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $40 per individual class
Friday, March 13 – How to Boil Water: Beginning Cooking Healthy Foods at Home
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Friday, April 10 – Liver Loving Foods to Relax the Liver
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
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
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Friday, Nov. 6 – Herbal Healing with Medicinal Meals
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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!
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
(These classes will be in-person only.)
Series taught by: Ruth Glass
Purchase bundle at a DISCOUNTED PRICE -
$150 (if purchased before first class)
Click Here for Seasonal Bundle
Or purchase classes individually here:
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. 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.
Taught by: Bob Linde
Cost: $300 for both days (Cost includes both Saturday and Sunday and cannot be purchased separately.)
This class will be offered In-Person only.
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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
Taught by: Martina Pelevic
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
Taught by: Bob Linde
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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
Taught by: Dr. Martina Pelevic
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
Taught by: Bob Linde
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
Taught by: Bob Linde, Tricia Streit Perez, and Dr. Martina Pelevic (each session is with one teacher)
Purchase bundle at a DISCOUNTED PRICE -
$100 for all 3 classes (if purchased before first class)
In-Person Class Bundle OR Virtual Class Bundle
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $35 per individual class
Part 1 - July 2: Decoding Bloodwork for Metabolic Health
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Part 2 - July 23: Unlocking the Secrets of Blood Work
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
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
Taught by: Dr. Martina Pelevic
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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
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
Taught by: Bob Linde
Cost: $300 for both days
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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, Oct. 2 from 6-8pm
Taught by: Bob Linde
Cost: $30
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This series will dive deep into Nutrition from both a Western AND Chinese Perspective.
A Western Perspective - In this class, you'll explore the essentials of nutrition from a Western Herbalist's perspective. Learn about macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—and discover the best food sources for each. Gain insight into how different foods can help manage specific conditions, from boosting iron levels to easing constipation. We'll break down the roles of vitamins and minerals, and how they support overall health. Additionally, you’ll receive easy-to-understand explanations of popular dietary approaches like the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), anti-inflammatory diets, and the Low FODMAP diet, all tailored to enhance your herbal practices.
A Chinese Perspective - During this class, we’ll explore the natural energetics of foods and how they align with the changing seasons. You’ll learn about nourishing foods for the key organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how specific foods can support TCM patterns and balance. This class will provide a deeper understanding of how diet can be used as a powerful tool for healing and wellness, guided by the principles of TCM.
Classes: Thursdays from 6-8pm
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez and Dr. Martina Pelevic
Purchase bundle at a DISCOUNTED PRICE -
$65 for both classes (if purchased before first class)
In-Person Class Bundle OR Virtual Class Bundle
Click on the links below to learn more about each class and to register for in-person or virtual.
Cost: $35 per individual class
Thursday, Oct. 1 - A Western Perspective
In-Person Class OR Virtual Class
Thursday, Oct. 8 - A Chinese Perspective
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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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
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
Taught by: Tricia Streit Perez
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
Taught by: Ruth Glass
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
Taught by: Dr. Martina Pelevic
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
Taught by: Ruth Glass
Cost: $40
Refund Policy:
Cancelling up to three days prior to class, refunds are available with a 5% deduction, or payment is transferable to future classes.
Community Class Offerings
Come join the fun and explore our engaging community classes! With a variety of topics to choose from, each class is designed to be interactive and informative.
Most of our sessions take place on Thursday evenings, with some special classes offered on Friday nights and weekends.
Most of our classes are offered in a hybrid format and are recorded. You can choose to attend in person or online, and you'll receive access to the recording, along with the slides and any additional handouts.
Don’t miss out on these exciting learning opportunities!
Here is a list of our upcoming classes! Virtual classes will be indicated on the picture!
Meet The Teachers!
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Bob Linde, AP, RH(AHG)
Bob Linde’s journey to becoming a Registered Herbalist and Acupuncture Physician has been anything but conventional. From starting self-study in herbalism at age 10 to exploring a variety of careers—including commercial diving, treasure hunting, military service, and activism with Greenpeace—Bob eventually found his calling in natural medicine. As the owner of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and co-founder of Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida, Bob has designed comprehensive training programs for both Chinese and Western clinical herbalists and oversees a student clinic. He also consults for herbal product companies, grows medicinal plants, and is a frequent speaker at national conferences. An avid traveler and educator, Bob has shared his expertise on TV shows like Animal Planet and INTI TV’s “Sanaciones con Bob Linde.” His school offers a wide array of herbalism classes and continues to expand, nurturing a community of future herbalists and acupuncturists.
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Dr. Martina Pelevic, DOM, AP
Dr. Martina Pelevic is a dedicated acupuncturist at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies who earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. This rigorous clinical doctorate, on par with programs completed by M.D.s and Chiropractors, emphasizes advanced clinical training and the practical integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern healthcare. During her studies, Dr. Pelevic focused on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medical approaches, developing strategies to improve communication and collaboration across these systems to enhance patient care. Her clinical focus is mental health, stress management, hormone balance, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, the role of genetic variations in tailoring adaptations to the patient, and much more. Her long-term goal is to work in a hospital setting where TCM is fully integrated alongside Western Medicine.
In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about community education and regularly shares accessible insights into the principles and benefits of TCM at Traditions School of Herbal Studies, helping to make holistic healing more approachable and empowering for all.
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Tricia Streit Perez, MS, Clinical Herbalist, Educator, and Wellness Specialist
Tricia is the Director at Traditions School of Herbal Studies, where she designed and teaches the Anatomy for the Herbalist Series, Thyroid Wellness Workshop Series, Business of Herbalism Workshop Series, and the Physical Assessment for the Herbalist and Acupuncturist Intensive. She also assists in teaching within the Western Herbalism program. Before joining the Traditions family in 2020, she taught Anatomy and Health Sciences in the Pinellas County School District and previously held teaching positions at Temple University, Florida State University, and Florida International University.
Tricia holds Clinical Certifications in both Western and Chinese Herbalism as well as a Flower Essences Practitioner Certification from Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She is a Clinical Western Herbalist, Clinical Chinese Herbalist, Certified Flower Essences Practitioner, Certified Wellness Coach, and a Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist. Formerly, she was licensed by the Pennsylvania and Florida State Medical Boards as a Certified Athletic Trainer, in addition to being an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and licensed teacher.
Her earlier career was dedicated to Sports Medicine, where she spent over a decade traveling with and providing medical care for collegiate athletic teams. She earned her Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine, Master’s in Sports Management/Physical Education, and completed post-baccalaureate studies in Biomedical Sciences.
After guiding herself into remission from autoimmune disease through intentional lifestyle changes, Tricia discovered the profound healing power of herbalism. Out of this journey, she founded Mama’s Essentials, her line of small-batch organic herbal products. Through her private practice, she also provides Herbal and Wellness Coaching to support clients on their own healing paths.
Tricia is passionate about educating and empowering others to create sustainable, lifelong changes that honor the body’s innate wisdom. Her mission is simple: to help you know and love your body, so you can give it what it needs to thrive.
Appointments can be booked through Acuherbals by calling 727-551-0857.
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Ruth Glass, Clinical Herbalist
Ruth Glass is a clinical and folk herbalist, as well as an instructor at Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She holds two degrees in education and is a graduate of Traditions, having completed both the Chinese Herbal Program and the Western Herbal Program. Ruth also serves as a supervisor for the Western and Chinese student clinic.
Her teaching focuses on herbal medica, herbal medicine making, herbal first aid, and bioregional herbalism. A former president of the local chapter of the American Herbalists Guild, Ruth still has an active role coordinating all chapters of the Guild across the country.
In addition to her herbal work, Ruth created Forest and Hearth, where she offers nature programs for children and elders, along with creative writing classes that integrate herbalism, writing, and music. You can find her seeing clients at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies, volunteering with various organizations, handcrafting herbal and art projects, or hiking the beautiful trails around Tampa Bay!
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Gray Dean, Clinical Herbalist
Gray Dean’s passion for plants was ignited by countless childhood walks in her grandmother’s garden and adventures in the woods of northeast Georgia. She completed a two-year program and clinical practicum at the Florida Academy of Ayurveda, along with the Chinese Clinical Herbalism Program at the Traditions School of Herbal Studies.
Now, Gray combines the rich traditions of Indian medicine with the principles of Chinese and Western Herbalism to create engaging and interactive classes. Her hands-on approach immerses participants in herbal medicine-making, providing practical knowledge and skills.
Gray also provides one-on-one herbal consults utilizing her diverse herbal tool kit. To book a service with her and explore more of her offerings, visit her website at www.sagerootswellness.com!
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Alissa Perrigo, RN, HTP, AHN-BC, Herbalist
Alissa completed her herbal training at Traditions School of Herbal Studies and is a Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse with a Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. As a Clinical Western Herbalist and Certified Flower Essence Practitioner, Alissa believes in the power of balance for achieving a healthier, more vibrant life. In her client consultations, she focuses on customized herbal teas, tinctures, and flower essences, along with dietary recommendations, energy balancing, and spiritual cleansing. You can book an appointment with her at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies.
