Roots of Health: FOUNDATIONS

Holistic Herbalism & Nutrition

Course Summary

Roots of Health: Holistic Herbalism & Nutrition – Foundations is an introductory course that explores the essential principles of holistic wellness through herbalism and nutrition. Students will learn how food, herbs, and lifestyle practices work together to support the body's natural ability to maintain balance and vitality. This course provides a strong foundation in traditional herbal knowledge, basic nutrition, and practical approaches to cultivating lifelong health.

Foundational concepts covered:
History of Herbalism
Foundations of Herbalism & Nutrition
Herb Actions
Taste of Herbs
Herb Energetics
Phytochemistry
Wildcrafting/Foraging
Herb Botany
Nourishing & Culinary Herbs
Medicine Making
Holistic Body System Balance
Elements- Fire, Earth, Air, Water
Ayurveda
Medical Astrology
Study of 25 Herbs- includes a sample of each herb in dried or tincture form.
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This course is being taught ONLINE VIA ZOOM.   

Enrolment is OPEN and ONGOING.  

Time Commitment 
Course materials and recorded lectures will be available within each course lesson to work through at your own pace. In addition, students will participate in a monthly three-hour live class focused on reviewing key concepts, reinforcing learning, and providing an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion.  Students should plan their time accordingly to complete the lesson materials and lectures each month, in addition to attending the live three-hour class.  The class dates are 2026- October 15th, November 5th, December 3rd  2027- January 7th, February 4th & March 4th.  The live classes will be recorded.  

Course Requirements
Participants of the program who wish to gain a certificate of completion for Roots of Health Foundations program are required to complete  submit a final project within the due date provided.   A certificate of completion is required to enroll in Roots of Health: Level One program.

TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM: $499 + HST
*Payment plan available.

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Tatum Andrews

Tatum studied to become a CGA and spent over 10 years working in this field with companies focused on manufacturing natural health products. When her son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she decided it was time to study holistic nutrition so she could better understand its role in overall health. She attended the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where she graduated as an RHN, and now teaches their herb course. This program sparked her interest in herbalism. She has completed the Practical Herbalist, Master Herbalist and Clinical Herbalist programs with Wild Rose College, and has also studied at the Dominion Herbal College, Evolutionary School of Herbalism, Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, Eclectic School of Herbalism and with Gail Faith Edwards, Colleen Emery, Chanchal Cabrera, and many other great herbalists.

Tatum is a Registered Herbal Practitioner with the Herbalist Association of New Brunswick, the current President and a founding member. She is a board member of the Canadian Council of Herbalists Associations. Tatum stewards land in NB where she focuses on farming, wildcrafting, medicine making, teaching, and a little accounting on the side! She has a small clinical practice.

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