Many people are taught binary thinking and dualistic approaches to learning about and perceiving the world around us, but this is inherently problematic.  While nature, indeed, includes binaries, it is by no means limited to them. 

It is especially the case that energetic systems of medicine, which look at patterns of heat & coldness, dampness & dryness, and tension & laxity, can appear to be, and are too often simplified into binary systems.  Why can't I figure out if this person's constitution is hot or cold... I see both?  How can cramp bark tighten and relax tissues at the same time?  If I combine a drying and moistening herb together, will they cancel each other out?  I understand this, but see also contradictions, am I actually wrong?   Do I actually even really know what I'm doing?

When we just look for two words to understand energetics (aromatics, or cholerics, are "hot and dry") we miss the nuance we need to really see people and plants with the attention they deserve.  Join herbalist jim mcdonald in an exploration of ways we can embrace the complexity of herbal energetics without losing its elegant simplicity.

Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin, MNIMH RH for the very important subject of herb-drug interactions and what every herbal practitioner should know about them when it comes to maintaining a safe clinical practice. Erika has a knack for making this no-so-fun subject very easy to understand as well as entertaining. In this workshop session you will learn the following:

• Pharmacological mechanisms involved in potential herb-drug interactions

• How your herbal philosophy of practice is central to mitigating risk of herb-drug interactions

• How to assess risk for herb-drug interactions in your practice on a case-by-case basis

• How to assess the clinical relevance of herb-drug interaction research

• Why herb-drug interaction ‘checkers’ may not be reliable when making clinical decisions

Join Steven Yeager for this 3-hour (with breaks) online intensive and Earth Day celebration exploring the poetic beauty of botanical language. During this botany intensive, participants will learn the botanical terminology needed to identify medicinal, edible, and poisonous plants growing in your garden and local wild spaces! We’ll also investigate plant anatomy as it relates to plant family characteristics. This class is designed to give participants the skills to understand botanical descriptions in herbal texts, botanical keys, and gardening books, and become familiar with important vocabulary for the identification and appreciation of plants.

This class will focus on the anatomy and pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including the impact of hormonal imbalances and the connection to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. We'll also discuss the formation of various types of ovarian cysts before delving into herbal therapeutics, considering herbs and other supportive strategies to help regulate hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and support overall reproductive health in managing PCOS and ovarian cysts. Participants will also learn more about choosing and formulating specific herbs, dosing and potential interactions while also emphasizing the importance of a whole-person approach that includes dietary and lifestyle shifts alongside herbal support.

Thyroid conditions are increasing common. While both synthetic and natural medications have great value, there is so much more we can to do to support people with hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, even within the non-medical scope of herbal practice.

Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH for this FREE, live, online 3-part adventure to find your footing on your path to clinical herbal practice. This live session takes place on February 5, 2025.

Part 3:

I’m not going to lie…marketing your clinical herbal services is going to be tricky & sticky. It’s a super-saturated market well endowed with state & federal regulations. In part 3, discover the do’s and don’ts of marketing your services.

Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH for this FREE, live, online 3-part adventure to find your footing on your path to clinical herbal practice. This live session takes place on January 30, 2025.

Part 2:

Is it possible to make a living as a clinical herbalist? This is one of the most important questions my clinical and business mentees ask. My answer…of course it is! Part 2 of this training will guide you towards options for a sustainable income.

Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH for this FREE, live, online 3-part adventure to find your footing on your path to clinical herbal practice. This live session takes place on January 28, 2025.

Part 1:

It can be difficult to see how we differ in a sea of other herbalists, but we are all unique in our own ways. In part 1 of this training we explore how your vision paves the way to an authentic clinical and business career in herbalism.

Herbal baths have been administered throughout the world for a myriad of ailments, both physical and spiritual. Our skin and senses are stimulated and absorb different phytochemicals and volatile oils, making baths and water-based topical preparations a powerful method of working with plants.

There are many Chinese herbs that have filtered into Western herbal practice. Herbs such as Asian ginseng, rhodiola, ginger, and lingzhi (aka reishi mushroom) are so common in Western herbal practice that the origins of those plants are sometimes forgotten. In this class, Dr. Thomas Avery Garran, PhD will guide you through the materia medica of 5 plants that he believes no Western herbalist should be without.

Infections are very common, and it is helpful for the clinical herbalist to know an array of plants that can support the body through bacterial and viral infections and strengthen immunity. Some of the infections we will discuss are staph, strep, and respiratory viruses.  During this workshop, we will also explore a number of medicinal plants and preparations.

Join clinical herbalist Erika Galentin, MNIMH RH for the very important subject of herb-drug interactions and what every herbal practitioner should know about them when it comes to maintaining a safe clinical practice.

Being an effective clinical herbalist requires that the practitioner be knowledgeable about all things herbs. You must know of the herb’s actions and its benefits, the dosage and potential contraindications, all while making sure the formulas you create are well positioned to support the unique needs of your client. In this training you will learn how to hone your plant knowledge to choose the herbs best suited to your clients.

This online class, led by Social Media Technical Consultant Will Jennings, is designed to give you the knowledge on how to structure your accounts on Meta to be successful with content management, ad campaigns, and protecting your business assets.

In this free training, Erika Galentin MNIMH RH will endeavor to map out the many facets of clinical herbal practice, remove some of the mystery and start-up guesswork, and prime you for what lies ahead in your clinical career…so that you can be as prepared as possible to land the leap from student to practitioner.

Have you been wondering if an assessment tool would benefit your practice? Do you sometimes struggle to differentiate which herbs best match your clients, beyond addressing symptoms or diseases? Are your recommendations sometimes missing the mark, but you’re not sure why? It may be that you could use more—and different kinds of—information.  

This session will provide an overview of the many benefits of utilizing an assessment method of some kind, along with some caveats and ethical guidelines. We’ll highlight tongue assessment, given its relative ease of use and applicability across in-person and virtual settings, with a micro introduction that will have you doing a basic self-assessment right away. Bring your questions—we'll have time for those, too! 

In this class, we will go over the tenants of harm reduction and apply these skills to real cases from Mel's clinical practice. You will learn how to apply harm reduction skills to co-create health plans with clients, build trust and resilience through empowerment. Class is interactive and discussion based. 

Have you been dreaming about writing an herb book but wondering how to go about it or if it’s worth the effort? Maria will speak frankly and give actionable tips aspiring herbal authors.

Join clinical herbalist and nutritionist Camille Freeman RH LDN for an uplifting and empowering writing and thinking workshop. We’ll spend the first part of this session discussing how centering authenticity in your writing (or any other type of communication) can help you serve your community more deeply and find potential clients with integrity.

As a budding clinical herbalist, creating an effective herbal formula may seem intimidating. Join clinical herbalist and experienced formulator, Lindsey Feldpausch RH of Plant Matters. This class will help you build the foundations of formulation for your clinical practice. We will learn there are guidelines you can follow and traditional formulaic designs you can model after.

Join clinical herbalist Mel Kasting RH of Forest Edge Herbals as she provides us with a framework to help understand reflective practice and its significance for both the practitioner and client.