Engaging with nature allows us to deeply nourish and enhance the health of our body, mind and spirit in ways that are life supportive and regenerative.  Plants communicate with us in healing and energetic ways that bring us a sense of place and knowing.  They gently lead our bodies into balance through our natural affinity for plant medicine that has spanned thousands of years.

The Roots of Health: Holistic Herbalism & Nutrition program trains you to become a Holistic Herbal Practitioner.  There are three levels to this program.  The first level provides the foundational education that will provide you with a strong background in herbal medicine and nutrition allowing you to provide your community with the information they need to reach optimal health and wellness.  The second level will build on knowledge gained in the first level by delving into the remaining body systems along with lessons on systemic inflammation, advanced nutrition, tissue states, formulation, herb/drug interactions, etc .  The third level will focus on topics such as cancer care, mental health, lyme disease, endocannabinoid system, and clinical and assessment skills, including case study practicums.

You can find the level one syllabus here which outlines everything that will be covered:  Holistic Herbal Practitioner- Level One Syllabus

Holisitic Herbal Practitioner- Level Two will be enrolling in September 2025.

In the Roots of Health: Holistic Herbalism & Nutrition program, you will learn the following:

TOPICS COVERED

• Detoxification
• Inflammation & Pain
• Wildcrafting & Harvesting
• Memory & Cognitive Thought
• Herb Gardening
• Herbal First Aid
• Herbs for Allergies
• Cancer Preventation
• Obstetrics & Pediatrics
• Basic Botany
• AND MANY MORE!!

THE ART OF MEDICINE MAKING

Throughout the program there will be in-depth lessons on creating the following plant medicines:

• Herbs Infused Oils
• Salves
• Liniments
• Flower Essences
• Hydrosols
• Herbal Salt & Spice Blends
• Formulations
• Herb-Drug Interactions

HOLISTIC PROTOCOLS:

• Alzheimer’s & Dementia
• Hyperthyroid & Hypothyroid
• Menstrual Cramps
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Cold and Flu
• Anxiety
• Type 2 Diabetes
• AND MANY MORE!!

PROGRAM DETAILS

The course material is available to you online.  Upon sign-up you will gain access to all modules; within each module you will find video lectures, quizzes, pdfs, and an assignment for each module that will deepen your learning experience.

Each module has a medicine making lesson, there will be an option for you to purchase a medicine making package that will allow you to try as well as create various herbal preparations.  You are not required to purchase the medicine making package if you have access to your own herbs or do not wish to make the preparations.

There is a hands-on learning option available if you are able and wish to visit Bear Roots to spend time with the plants.  The option is available from May-October, one day per month which will be arranged based on the availability of Tatum and yourself.  This option gives you the opportunity to learn to identify plants throughout the growing season, learn best harvesting practices, work in the gardens and truly gain an appreciate for the plants growing around you!

COURSE COMPLETION

In order to receive a certifcate of completion for each level, students will be required to complete all assignments and a final exam for each level.  Clinical hours are required to apply to become a registered herbalist with provinicial associations, along with additional study hours.  If you are interested in becoming a professional member with your provincial association please visit their website to view the requirements.

COST OF THE PROGRAM:

Level One Costs:

If payment is made in full the cost is $360, or you can pay in three monthly payments of $120.

The optional Medicine Making package is an additional $60. *Available mid-January 2025.

The optional hands-on learning experience is an additional $100. 

Register for the Roots of Health: Holisitic Herbalism & Nutrition Level One here.