An Integrative Program focusing on the art of formulation, herbal energetics, tongue assessment, and advanced medicine making techniques.  Applicants must have a formal education in western herbalism and a desire to work with their community as a clinical herbalist.  Apply now for our program beginning in September of 2025.

Understanding herbal energetics and learning assessment tools is key to becoming a proficient community or clinical herbalist, as is botany, nutrition, pathophysiology and case studies. This Module focuses on understanding herbal energetics, a primer of tissue states, tongue assessment as well as advanced medicine making techniques.  

Drawing from the expertise and experience of a well-rounded faculty, with many years of clinical and teaching experience, the goal of this intermediate-level course is to go beyond “the basics” to put your knowledge of plant medicine to practical use, expanding on what you've learned in a beginning-level program.

Class begins on September 3rd and meets every Tuesday evening in addition to several weekend intensives. Students have the option of joining us live in the classroom on Monday evenings or joining virtually. Weekend intensives are in-person, hands-on classes.  All classes are held in our new classroom in Petaluma.

Students who complete this Module will receive instruction in the following areas:

• Herbal Energetics
• The Art & Science of Custom Formulation
  
• Tongue Diagnostic Skills
• Advanced Medicine Making Techniques
• Phytochemistry Review
• Major Nutrients and Their Importance in Health
• Introduction to Case Studies/Practicum

This is the first of two Modules in the Intermediate-Level Program.  Completion of both Modules is required for Certification. Module 2 focuses on herbal therapeutics and case studies as well as a primer in dietary trends. 

Together, this is a year-long, 350-hour Intermediate Program in Western Herbalism, designed for students who wish to become clinical herbalists -or- desire a deeper working knowledge of creating effective herbal formulations. More information on our instructors can be found here.

Requirements:  Completion of a comprehensive beginning-level Western Herbal program with basic medicine making knowledge as well as a working knowledge of our Western materia medica.  Please contact Cheryl Fromholzer at 415-524-8693 prior to registering to make sure you meet the minimum requirements.  The Intermediate Program is designed for students who wish to become clinical herbalists -or- desire a deeper working knowledge of creating effective herbal formulations.

Tuition:  Module 1 is $1,500 with a non-refundable deposit of $600 due upon registration.  Module 2 is $2,500.  Payment plans are available.

Contact:  Cheryl Fromholzer at 415-524-8693.