Herbal Fundamentals 15 hours Course
Do you learn more from practical demos and seeing how herbal medicines are actually made? In this interactive course, you’ll learn to use a variety of medicinal herbs to make herbal preparations. In our herb garden as well as the classroom and herbal apothecary, you’ll discover herbs found growing in San Diego and around the world. You’ll learn basic Western herb theory, simpling, medicinal plant identification and more. Includes making and using medicinal herb teas, herbal extracts, tinctures, powdering herbs, oil extractions, emulsions (lotion and cream making), introduction to active principles of healing plants, obtaining and storing herbs, and sources for organically grown and wildcrafted herbs.
Practical Applications of Herbs 15 hour Course
herbs in medicine - a global overview, herbal first-aid, flower essences, radiasthesia (dousing), combining herbs in strength (making formulas), herbal cosmetics, herbal rejuvenation.
Therapeutic Applications of Herbs 15 hour Course
an in-depth look of the active principles in medicinal plants- alkaloids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, bitters. and essential oils- and how they interact in the body to balance functions and support structures. Topics will include Stimulation Therapy, Tranquilization Therapy, Blood Purification Therapy, Tonification Therapy, Diuretic Therapy, Diaphoretic Therapy, Purgation Therapy, Diaphoretics, Emetics, and the relationship of herbs to other holistic modalities in natural healing.
Body System Therapeutics 15 hour Course
some anatomy/physiology and how each system functions with a focus on herbal tonics and natural therapies to address strengthening and balancing, as well as common complaints. We begin with the nervous system- herbal nervines, nervade cocktails and herbal footbaths, herbs and natural therapies for nerve structure and function, very experiential. Some folks claim that they’ve never been so relaxed before. Next we do the respiratory system, herbal steams, teas, powders and syrups. In the following classes we cover musculo/skeletal, liver/kidney, immune and digestive/circulatory. In depth natural therapies focusing on herbal remedies with references to complementary therapies such as diet, aromatherapy and flower essences.
Herbal Preparations 15 hour Course
delivery systems for herbal remedies - making boluses, massage creams, balms, electuaries, pills, dilutions, percolations and proportions.
Herbs for Women’s Health 15 hour Course
This course is designed to help women gain a deeper understanding of how to create and maintain lifelong health through deeper awareness of: Our own psyches and mind-body connections, Our herbal allies and how to use them, Foods and kitchen medicines, What to do when we’re out of balance including specifics for easing symptoms of pms and menopause, creating healthy pregnancies, creating healthy breasts, backs and hearts, keeping our bones strong and healthy, working with cysts, fibroids and infections, stress, depression and weight loss, and having fun with aphrodisiacs.
Aromatherapy I 15 hour Course
Basic knowledge of the essentials of Aromatherapy, notes, properties, blending, therapeutic applications in natural healing. Includes hands-on exercises with many common and exotic oils.
Aromatherapy II 15 hour Course
Intro to advanced Aromatherapy, aromachemistry and chemotypes, aromatherapy for body systems: muscular, circulatory, digestive, immune, respiratory, reproductive and nervous, hydrolates- the new aromatherapy.
Nutrition I 15 hour Course
basic elements of nutrition, importance of water in the diet, elements of acid and alkaline forming foods, elements of food combining, alternatives to milk, alternatives to meat, elements of enzyme nutrition, importance of obtaining organically produced food, cultured foods, wheat grass, cleansing diets, fasting, colon health, probiotics, super foods, etc.
Nutrition II 15 hour course
chemical composition of the body and of nutrients in food, energy yielding nutrients, determining protein-fat-carbohydrate balance, low fat diets, staying away from cholesterol and fats, oil quality and preservation, free radicals and antioxidants, transfatty acids, hydrogenation, diets and foods as medicine and tonics for particular health conditions
Medicine-Making Workshop 6 hours
hands-on using a scale and herb grinder, calculating proportional parts, making practical herb tea and powder combinations, making herbal balm and tinctures and taking home a medicine kit for home study.
Field Identification 12 hours - identification of flora in the field with discussion of medicinal and edible applications.
Energy Healing I 15 hours - Join us as we learn to work with the auric field to give energy healings that are safe, effective and powerful. Anyone can learn these simple techniques. No previous experience in energy work is necessary. This class is a must for anyone who works with others, especially as a care-giver. Receive a healing each week in this fun and empowering class. Most people can’t believe how good they feel.
Energy Healing II 15 hours - In this course you’ll learn advance healing techniques and practice giving and receiving healings each week. We’ll sharpen our intuitive skills by learning to read energy and see auras as well as learning to talk to and receive messages from our guides. Prerequisite Healing I
Energy Healing III 15 hours
Practice your energy healing skills while you learn to work with each chakra through specials exercises, crystals, colors, meditations, aromatherapy, visualization, and affirmations. This is a very special teaching that takes you on a magical healing journey of your own self. Prerequisite Healing I
Energy Healing IV 15 hours
Journeys with the Goddess - Through guided meditations, learn and practice advanced energy healing techniques as you discover secrets about your true self. Prerequisite Healing I
Energy Healing Clinic 60 hours
Meeting 10-5 the first Sunday of the month for six months, this committed group class encourages the energy healer to shine their light and work on themselves through deeper meditation and healing tools for the first half of each class and give healings to clients for the second half. Open to students who have completed Energy Healing I, II and III. Call Jane for more information.
Pre-Clinic Training 36 hours
Meeting the 3rd Sunday of each month for seven months, this course is designed to provide the advanced herb student with a deeper knowledge of medicinal herbology, including advanced materia medica with an emphasis on “owning your own information” - therapeutic applications as well as plant spirit medicine. There will be a focus on creating a structure in which we can practice becoming “Professional Herbalists”, learning skills in creating, taking and managing case histories, as well as formulating herbal protocols for healing. Each class is designed to include a practicum in which we will be applying and practicing our herbal skills. Students will be expected to participate to participate in their own self-healing process, as well as receiving professional training and validation in becoming a professional herbalist. Students taking this course can look forward to a very magical and transformative seven months. To be eligible for this course, you must have completed the 225 hour certificate program or equivalent or be concurrently enrolled. Open to 15 students only, pre-registration is required. Graduates will be eligible for Clinical Apprenticeship. Call Jane for more information.
Clinic Training 50 hours
materia medica, herbal therapeutics, clinical protocols, health evaluation, herbal formulating for specific health concerns, medicine making.
Creating Prosperity Consciousness I 15 hour course
Learn how practicing prosperous thinking will help you become more relaxed, feel more love and appreciation, create greater health, more abundance, serenity and peace of mind. Find out what your dreams are and find the power to make them come true. Learning and practicing the principles of prosperity in a supportive group can bring wonderful insights, welcomed changes and outright miracles into the lives of the participants, and has.
Creating Prosperity Consciousness II 15 hour course
Practice with other like minded participants the principles of prosperity to create more wealth and well being. Each week we will deepen our understanding of “The Secret” with exercises and meditations that will unlock our clarity, vision, and understanding. We will learn to use the principles of prosperity: ie gratitude, trust, faith, love, and surrender to allow us to feel more peace and joy in our lives, while helping us to create what we truly desire. This class is open to people who have taken Prosperity I, or those who have some experience with prosperity teachings. It is also open to those who have taken prosperity II, but who would like to refresh and learn more. Review courses may be taken for half price. We always have fun, and transforming with others is awesome.
