The Immune System
October 17- 19, 2025
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In person Olympia, WA 6:30 to 9pm Friday 10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday |
Our immune systems are critical to our survival, facilitating healing from injuries and helping us to overcome infections. There are many layers and dimensions to the immune system! Like any other body system, it can be tipped into states of excess or deficiency. Immune system dysregulation emerges when constitutional or genetic/epigenetic patterns are activated, from the pressure of external conditions, or from chronic infections. The complex influence the immune system can have on our bodies compels herbalists to be particularly thoughtful in how we develop therapeutics. Understanding the pathophysiology of both acute and chronic illness, the mechanisms of action through which herbal medicines produce effects on our bodies, as well as the multifaceted structures and functions of the immune system are all necessary in developing a holistic herbal approach to immune system support. In this intensive we will cover immune system materia medica with clinical differentials and contraindications, provide a non-prescriptive, non-judgemental whole person perspective on preventative health, and discuss some specific conditions where holistic herbal strategies really shine.
Jean and Taylore bring a combined 30 years of experience in clinical practice with a focus on trauma informed, harm reductionist, and client centered care. Appropriate for both beginners and herbalists with foundational training.
Jean and Taylore bring a combined 30 years of experience in clinical practice with a focus on trauma informed, harm reductionist, and client centered care. Appropriate for both beginners and herbalists with foundational training.
About the trainers
Taylore is a community herbalist and botanist with a passionate interest in the intersection of conservation, agriculture, and community health. She believes that actively caring for the land, expanding wild plant populations, and developing an intimate understanding of local ecology are all critical aspects of having a plant medicine practice. She brings a holistic health perspective that honors the subtle forces extant in the living world and also accepts the validity of hard science. Her approach to herbal medicine has been deeply influenced by her experience working as a field botanist, on small organic farms, in free clinics, and mutual aid projects throughout the western states. To learn more you can visit https://www.silverleafherbs.com/about/
Jean Madrone Lynch-Thomason (SEP, RH) (they/he) is a clinical herbalist, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, abortion doula, and parent whose practice centers disability justice and queer liberation. Jean brings 15 years of clinical practice in herbal medicine, much of that in a low barrier, high volume clinic serving clients from many walks of life. They have been practicing Somatic Experiencing and developmental touch work since 2015. In their practice, they combine herbal medicine, somatic therapy, healing touch, and nutrition to offer individualized and effective care for folks looking for support with stress management, emotional well-being, healing from trauma, chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and much more. They really, really love the mountains and waters of the northwest and the Appalachians.
$350 for one weekend
$625 for both
10% of proceeds support Indigenous Sovereignty Projects. Limited Scholarships Available.
$625 for both
10% of proceeds support Indigenous Sovereignty Projects. Limited Scholarships Available.
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Access information: The space is ADA accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms. There is a ramp to the space and no stairs. The space is lower scent but not scent-free. Large, shedding dogs are often in the space, so please let us know if you have allergies.
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Covid 19 and Illness Policy: Participants are required take a covid test prior to the start of each da of the training. Please stay home if you are ill with any cold, flu, or contagious illness. We will provide some Covid tests that can be taken at the beginning of class but if you have your own and can take a photo with a negative result that is preferred. Masks will be available but are not required. Please reach out if you have questions. If you have to miss class due to covid or another illness/injury please reach out to discuss the possibility of a recorded/remote option (pending equipment.)
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Questions about the intensive? Email t[email protected]
Immune System Clinical Herbal Intensive
$350.00
October 17- 19
In person in Olympia, WA
6:30 to 9pm Friday
10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday
Join us for a deep dive into herbal medicine and the immune system! We will cover:
In person in Olympia, WA
6:30 to 9pm Friday
10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday
Join us for a deep dive into herbal medicine and the immune system! We will cover:
- Immune system tonics for winter wellness and prevention
- Autoimmunity
- Acute illness and chronic infections and more!