Our 9-month apprenticeship program is a complete course in practical herbal medicine for beginning and intermediate students.
We will cover the major systems of the body–how they function, how they can become injured or imbalanced, and how herbs and natural therapeutics can restore their health. We’ll have hands-on experience with medicine making, and take plant walks to become familiar with local herbs. Complementing our study of medicinal plants, we’ll discuss natural movement and primal nutrition, major components of the vitalist approach to healing which cannot be neglected when long-term, sustainable health is our goal. Throughout, we’ll provide comprehensive resources and bibliographies, both on the Internet and in print, to expand upon and deepen the material from classroom, trail, and kitchen sessions.
After completing this program, you’ll be confident in your ability to care for yourself, your family, and your friends with natural medicines, and will have a solid foundation for further training should you desire to become a practicing clinical herbalist.
The dates for our 2012 apprenticeship program will be:
- March 17-18
- April 14-15
- May 19-20
- June 23-24
- July 21-22
- August 18-19
- September 22-23
- October 20-21
- November 17-18
The curriculum for the apprenticeship will include:
- History of Medicine and Herbalism
- Holism and Vitalism
- Herbal Energetics: Constitutions, Tissue States, & Actions
- Systems of the Body, including specific pathologies and remedies
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Integumentary
- Urinary
- Nervous
- Immune
- Musculoskeletal
- Reproductive (Male & Female)
- Medicine-Making
- Tinctures / Vinegars / Infused Wines
- Oils / Salves
- Infusions / Decoctions
- Basic Formulation
- Primal Nutrition
- Food Allergies & Intolerances
- Movement Habits, Exercise, & Structural Alignment
- Herbal First Aid
- Plant Identification and Wildcrafting
- Plant Meditation
- Research Skills & Resources
Enrollment for the apprenticeship is open now! The tuition for the program, including 130 hours of instruction and all course materials, is $1300. A monthly payment plan is available. A deposit of $130 is required to secure a space no later than March 1st, 2012.
All students who are enrolled in the Apprenticeship or Advanced programs receive a nearly 50% discount on all other classes we offer! Evening Lectures are just $15, Saturday Seminars only $40!
To register, just send email to info@commonwealthherbs.com, fill out our contact form, or call at 617-750-5274.