Foundations of Western Herbalism
Our 2025 Cohort has begun and is full.
The 2026 Foundations application (beginning April 2026) is now open. (Click here for 2026 application.)
Western Herbalism 101 is a prerequisite before you can apply for this program!
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.
2025 CALENDAR DATES
All classes are Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5:00pm
~ Dates and/or Topics are subject to change ~
August 23-24 - Urinary System/Women and Men’s Health
September 20-21 - Cardiovascular & Respiratory System
October 18-19 - Muscoskeletal Systems & Special Populations
November 8-9 - OPTIONAL: The Business of Herbalism
November 15-16 - Herb/Drug Interactions, Dosing, Case Evaluations
2026 CALENDAR DATES
All classes are Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5:00pm
~ Dates and/or Topics are subject to change ~
April 18/19 - Nervous System
May 30/31 - Endocrine System
June 27/28 - Digestive System
July 25/26 - Immune System
August 22/23 - Urinary System/Women and Men's Health
September 26/27 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
October 24/25 - Musculoskeletal System/Special Populations
November 21/22 - Herb/Drug Interactions, Dosing, Case Evaluations
Virtual registration must be completed, and shipping paid for, at least one week before class's start date if a student wishes to receive herbs to use during class.***Students must attend ALL Western Herbalism 101 and Foundations of Western Herbalism classes to move into Advanced Western Herbalism***
How to Apply
Our in-person 2025 cohort is full! However, you can join the waitlist for an in-person spot and attend the courses virtually in the meantime.
In order to apply you must have completed Western Herbalism 101
Submit application here. (Please allow 3-4 business days for the application to be processed. )
Submit $50 administrative fee here or Pay-in-Full (see Tuition Options below for details).
Pre-requisite OR additional requirement : There is an Anatomy requirement for both our Foundations of Western Herbalism and Chinese Herbalism programs. If you have already taken a college-level Anatomy course, this works as a pre-requisite. If you have not, we do offer an Anatomy for the Herbalist 13-part series that fulfills this requirement as well. Participation in all 13 classes is needed to meet Anatomy 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.
IF NEEDING ANATOMY COURSE: Anatomy for the Herbalist Series cost: $35 per class or $400 if purchased as a bundle before first class of series. (2026 Anatomy Series starts January 16)
TUITION: Tuition includes all classes, handouts, medicine making supplies. Text book not included.
There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee which is required for acceptance into the program.
$300/weekend intensive x 8 = $2400 total + $50 admin fee.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay-as-you-go: $300 per month
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 (Click here to purchase at a discounted rate and we will hold for you on the first day of 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