Engaging with nature can nourish the body, mind, and spirit while supporting health, resilience, and connection. For thousands of years, people have worked with plants as food and medicine, developing relationships with the natural world and drawing upon the unique nutritional, medicinal, and energetic qualities of plants.

This comprehensive three-level program integrates traditional herbal knowledge with holistic nutrition, plant energetics, body-system education, assessment skills, and clinical practice. Each level builds upon the previous one, guiding students from foundational knowledge to practical application and the development of holistic practitioner skills. Students explore not only what herbs and foods are used, but how to understand the individual, recognize patterns of imbalance, and develop thoughtful, personalized approaches to supporting health.

FOUNDATIONS — Level One establishes the foundations of holistic herbalism and nutrition. Students are introduced to the principles of plant medicine, holistic nourishment, herbal energetics, medicine making, and traditional systems of understanding health and constitution. Students will begin developing a relationship with medicinal plants while exploring how food, herbs, lifestyle, energetics, and the natural world can contribute to whole-person wellness.

Areas of Study:
Foundations of Herbalism & Nutrition
Herbal Energetics
Herbal Medicine Making
The Elements: Fire, Earth, Air & Water
Introduction to Ayurveda
Introduction to Medical Astrology
Holistic Nourishment & Lifestyle
Introduction to the Twelve Body Systems- Nutrition, Herbs & Lifestyle for Body-System Balance
Materia Medica — Study of 25 Medicinal Herbs

By the end of Level One, students will have established a strong foundation in herbal and nutritional principles and a framework for understanding plants through both traditional and holistic perspectives.

Therapeutics — Level Two deepens the student's understanding of human physiology, patterns of imbalance, herbal actions, nutrition, and therapeutic formulation. Students explore each of the twelve major body systems from a holistic perspective, learning to consider how herbs, foods, lifestyle practices, and plant energetics can be used to support balance and overall function.

Areas of Study:
Body Systems Studied: Hepatobiliary • Digestive • Nervous • Cardiovascular & Circulatory • Immune • Lymphatic • Endocrine • Integumentary • Musculoskeletal • Reproductive • Respiratory • Urinary
Materia Medica — Study of 45 Medicinal Herbs
Herbal Actions & Therapeutics
Herbal Formulation
Holistic Body-System Assessment
Common Health Concerns
Herb–Drug Interactions & Safety
Case Study Review
Introduction to Clinical Observation- Students may also have opportunities to observe online or in-person student clinics, providing valuable exposure to the practical application of herbal and nutritional knowledge.

Clinical Practice & Practitioner Skills — Level Three brings together the knowledge developed throughout Levels One and Two and focuses on its practical application within a clinical setting. Students develop skills in holistic assessment, case analysis, clinical documentation, therapeutic planning, and practitioner decision-making. Emphasis is placed on learning to see the individual as a whole while integrating herbalism, nutrition, lifestyle, traditional assessment methods, and appropriate clinical information.

Areas of Study:
Clinical Intake & Holistic Assessment
Tongue Assessment
Understanding & Reading Laboratory Work
Physical Assessment  
Pain Management  
Pediatrics
Creating SOAP Notes
Case Analysis & Therapeutic Planning
Case Study Practicums
Clinical Herbal Formulation
Practitioner Skills & Professional Considerations
Students will have opportunities to participate in online and/or in-person student clinics, allowing them to apply their knowledge in a supervised learning environment and gain practical experience working through real-world cases.

From Plant Knowledge to Clinical Practice
Across all three levels, students progressively develop their knowledge of medicinal plants, holistic nutrition, body systems, formulation, assessment, and clinical application. The program encourages students to cultivate both practical practitioner skills and a deeper relationship with the plants themselves. The goal is to develop thoughtful, knowledgeable, and confident holistic practitioners who can integrate traditional herbal wisdom with nutrition, lifestyle, assessment, and individualized approaches to wellness