* Please note - the Community Herbalist Program and Clinical Skills Program now run on alternating years. The next community herbalist program will now begin in September 2023. Applications for 2023 are open and we recommend applying early!
September 2023 to June 2024
Hybrid Program:
Four 4-day in person modules in Olympia, WA
+ Virtual class weekly 9am to 1pm on Fridays
Do you want to go deeper into connecting plants and people?
Do you want to take the next step in your herbal education towards bringing health and healing to your community?
The Community Herbalist Clinical Skills Program is a 280+ hour program based in Olympia, WA- Nisqually and Squaxin land. It is designed for students who have completed a foundational program in materia medica and medicine making and want to go deeper into herbal medicine and clinical work. The focus is on matchmaking plants and people, providing person-centered care, and treating the whole person. The program has a particular emphasis on working with the nervous system, mental health, and trauma resolution, as well as with complex presentations of chronic illness through herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle recommendations.
Do you want to take the next step in your herbal education towards bringing health and healing to your community?
The Community Herbalist Clinical Skills Program is a 280+ hour program based in Olympia, WA- Nisqually and Squaxin land. It is designed for students who have completed a foundational program in materia medica and medicine making and want to go deeper into herbal medicine and clinical work. The focus is on matchmaking plants and people, providing person-centered care, and treating the whole person. The program has a particular emphasis on working with the nervous system, mental health, and trauma resolution, as well as with complex presentations of chronic illness through herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle recommendations.
The September 2023- June 2024 program will be hybrid - with about 55% of class time online and 45% in person. There will be recordings to listen to, assignments to complete, and live zoom classes weekly. Expect 3-4 hours of homework weekly in addition to live class times (9-1 on zoom on Fridays.) We will meet in person for four 4-day weekends during the 10 month program. Attendance at live zoom classes and in person modules is required to complete this course. You will need access to a good internet connection and a computer for this program.
Covid 19 Note: The 2022/2023 program is a hybrid program for folks who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Depending on current conditions, we will take other precautions including masking. We will be outside when we can be and masked when we are inside, with an air purifier running and attention to air flow. Lunch will be outside with distance (there is a covered area and a heater for cold winter days!)
In person dates for 2023-2024 Coming soon
4 in person modules
9am to 5pm for four days
Jean Madrone, RH (AHG), SEP is the core faculty for this program. Guest teachers include Renee Davis, Rhonda Grantham, Sean Croke, Lara Pacheco, Larkin Schmiedl, Elise Krohn and more.
The program is limited to 15, so secure your spot early!
4 in person modules
9am to 5pm for four days
Jean Madrone, RH (AHG), SEP is the core faculty for this program. Guest teachers include Renee Davis, Rhonda Grantham, Sean Croke, Lara Pacheco, Larkin Schmiedl, Elise Krohn and more.
The program is limited to 15, so secure your spot early!
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I am so grateful to have been a part of this program. The focus on trauma informed care and individual constitution was so informative and eye opening! Jean's way of communicating their experience working in a clinical setting with a variety of different clients is a great resource for the budding clinical herbalism student! They were able to give an extensive view into what the reality is of practicing with folks one on one -- giving each person the quality care every practitioner should strive for --Amandajean, she/her
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"A trauma informed practice and a solid social justice analysis isn't just useful or nice to add to your herbal or healing practice, it's essential for anyone is serious about striving to do no harm in healing work. This program provides much needed space for aspiring or new practitioners to become conversant with and begin to embody these concepts. Thank you Jean!" (2019/2020 program)
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PrerequisitesThis is a comprehensive intermediate level course intended for students who have completed a foundational program or other form of study in herbal medicine. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of materia medica (comfort working with ~20 plants) and medicine making skills. This is a second+ year program. Feel free to be in touch if you have questions about whether your experience level matches the program.
Tuition**Early Bird Special - $200 off if you enroll and pay deposit by May 31st**
Tuition for the program is $3500.
There is a $400 nonrefundable deposit to secure your place in the program which counts towards tuition. Payment plans available. ($3500 total - 400 deposit = $310/ month for 10 months) Limited scholarships available for BIPOC |
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Accessibility: The spaces have 2-4 steps to enter, and a ramp can be provided if needed. There are large, shedding pets that live in the indoor spaces. We will spend time outside, and sometimes trails may be uneven. We will not be camping or doing extensive hikes. Accommodations can be made as needed - please be in touch if you have questions about having your access needs met.
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"Introduction to herbalism classes abound, but what is rarer and harder to find locally are more advanced classes. Jean's program fills this need beautifully, bringing together a wide variety of local herbalists and folks who want to take their plant based practices to the next level." - Lanen (2019/2020)
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"This course was exactly what I was looking for in terms of really diving into the practice of clinical herbalism, assessment, and considering all of the body systems. I appreciated learning about how to become part of someone’s health team and the reference materials included in the course. Jean is an excellent, caring and personable teacher with extensive experience providing herbal care in a clinical context. They provide the skills you need in a relaxed and focused way that felt very supportive for learning."
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