Root Your Herbal Knowledge in a Strong Foundation.
Branch Out In Confidence and Good Health.
We've been teaching classes together here in Boston for 7 years, developing a comprehensive and effective program to train confident, skilled herbalists.
Now, we're bringing you the same dedication and attention to detail in an online education platform, so you can learn from us wherever you are! Whether you're simply looking to care for yourself and your family with natural methods, or a more experienced student seeking training in clinical herbalism, we have a course for you.
We took our time finding just the right tech and texture to make sure we'd do justice to the material. We're thrilled to be ready to share our excitement about herbs with people all over the world!
Check out our course offerings below – each course includes a free trial lesson!
Foundations in Holistic Herbalism
Root down & branch out with our comprehensive 200-hour video program.
Foundations in Holistic Herbalism - Orientation & Introduction
AVAILABLE NOW! Introduction to your teachers, basic orientation, housekeeping, syllabus, and central resources.
Holistic Herbalism Materia Medica
AVAILABLE NOW! This course will introduce you to more than 85 of the most useful and prominent herbs in contemporary herbalism.
Herbal Medicine-Making
Available now! Learn to make herbal teas, tinctures, infused vinegars and honeys, elixirs and syrups, salves and lotions . . . and much more!
History, Philosophy, & Energetics
Course begins 5/1/2018. Knowing the history of our practice, and getting familiar with a set of foundational principles which influence all levels of our work as herbalists, will make you a more effective and versatile practitioner.
Basic Phytochemistry
Course begins 5/22/2018. Discover the aspects of phytochemistry with the most practical relevance to the work of the herbalist.
Fundamentals of Formulation
Course begins 6/5/2018. Herbs are complex agents in their own right, but when combined they can act in excitingly intricate ways. Learn how to build pairs, trios, and teams of herbs to make your remedies more specific and effective!
Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition
Course begins 6/19/2018. Herbalism and nutrition go hand-in-hand: many health issues can only be resolved if changes are made to diet and nutritive status, and herbs have much to offer nutritionally as well as medicinally. Learn how!
The Digestive System
Course begins 7/3/2018. You're not what you eat - you are what you digest! Supporting healthy digestion is not only about resolving bellyaches and IBS, but can make a major difference in chronic illness.
The Cardiovascular System
Course begins 7/17/2018. Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but much of it can be prevented with holistic methods! Whether you're trying to manage blood pressure or heal a broken heart, herbs can help.
The Urinary System
Course begins 7/31/2018. Learn how to support your kidneys, soothe an inflamed bladder, fight a UTI, and much more in this study of an essential system. Keep your inner waters flowing clean & clear!
The Respiratory System
Course begins 8/14/2018. Herbal teas and tinctures can bring quick and lasting relief to respiratory problems. Breathe easy! This course includes an extensive discussion of how to handle colds and the flu with herbs.
The Immune System
Course begins 8/28/2018. Defend yourself with herbs! Get beyond echinacea and learn the full complement of herbal actions and nutritional strategies that can build immune resilience, fend off pathogens, or reign in an overactive system.
The Nervous System & Emotional Health
Course begins 9/11/2018. Herbs operate on all levels of the self simultaneously, making gentle but profound changes in our physical, mental, and emotional states. Learn to work fluidly in each of these realms and find the common ground between them.
The Integumentary System
Course begins 9/25/2018. Your skin is your presentation to the world, and it reflects the state of your internal health. Learn how to work from the inside out and the outside in to support healthy skin and resolve nagging problems!
The Musculoskeletal System
Course begins 10/9/2018. Holistic care for your muscles & bones means not only working with herbs internally and externally for soreness, strains, and other injuries, but also recognizing the impact of movement and alignment on whole-body health.
Herbal First Aid
Course begins 10/23/2018. Herbs to relieve pain, prevent infection, and speed healing are just the beginning. We'll cover sturdy bandaging techniques for difficult wounds, herbal interventions for acute issues, & how to build your own first aid kit!
The Reproductive Systems
Course begins 11/6/2018. Herbs don't check your chromosomes before going to work in your body: there are no "female" or "male" herbs! But there certainly are herbs that can help out with troubles affecting the reproductive systems: learn them here!
Holistic Health for Children
Course begins 11/20/2018. Kids love herbs, & herbs love kids! Learn how to safely & effectively cope with childhood illnesses and concerns, as well as the unique challenges of puberty.
Holistic Health for Elders
Course begins 12/4/2018. Getting older doesn't have to mean getting sicker! Stay vital, energetic, focused, and resilient in the wisdom years with the support of herbs and holistic interventions.
A Holistic Approach To Lyme Disease
Learn effective holistic strategies for mitigating chronic Lyme disease, including specific proven herbal remedies, based on extensive clinical experience.
Herbs for Birth Workers
Learn to incorporate herbal remedies into your work as a midwife, doula . . . or new mom!
Holistic Fertility
Learn what you need to know to support and prepare your body to build a baby!
Elements of Detoxification
Learn the truth about detoxification - what it is, what it isn't, and the role herbs can play in a holistic, personalized protocol.
Supporting Kids Through Puberty
The teen years are full of ups and downs, herbs and holistic lifestyle changes can make things go much more smoothly. Learn how!