ABOUT US

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MEDICINAL HERBALIST STUDY series 

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Gaia Center is a learning community established in 1998,  which began a series of in depth  classes  in 2005, when we relocated to Ann Arbor.   As a learning community for kindred spirits who seek out  quality instruction and experience in the growing herbal medicine field, we welcome your visits, questions, and comments.  ~  Mary Light, ND MH LMT

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Herbal Medicine Studies in a living setting.

We collaborate with the staff of our associated  state licensed school, ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL AND NATURAL MEDICINE , 

 

 (http://www.naturopathicschoolofannarbor.net/) 

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REVIEW

"...... I took the spring/summer herbology class from Mary Light and found it to be an excellent experience I loved it, everything about it and Mary's knowledge; so impressive! Appreciated teacher Mary and the class so much...as she conducted the class with much intelligence and intuition, offering hands on experience and assignments that were life changing as I adopted many of these natural care techniques (using herbs) into my everyday life. Forever grateful for this powerful class. Undoubtedly a five star rating! "

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Jules, RN, Herbal Medicine Student

 

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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To define, discuss, and reproduce at your home or business, the making of effective herbal medicines:  water based, extracts, tinctures,  capsulated, oil infusions , balms, creams, ovules, fomentations, ablutions, powders, compound formulas and more. 

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Dosage

Frequency

Case History Discussion

Experiential Guided Use

Contraindications

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To list, define, understand and apply to therapeutic decisions, the various basic actions of herbs, based on a Materia Me

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To Identify growing herbs using field guides.  To identify  and assess quality for processed herbs via the sensory cues of color, aroma, taste, signature effects, textures - in a number of forms of medicinal product. 

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To create, design, and present, through your own guided research and development, two herbal products which are presented to the group in the final project, receiving the benefit of expert feedback

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To discuss and inquire about the complexities of case histories or application needs through classroom mentored sharing and dialogue.

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To participate in varieties of hands on herb craft projects in class, specifically those for therapeutic purposes

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Homework and assignments are given to be completed as the series progresses. 

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VISITS  & Registration

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Gaia Center offers numerous times to welcome you for a visit. Call us at 734-769-7794 to arrange a time- we welcome your visit.  

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EVENTS: TIMES TO MEET US!  https://www.facebook.com/events/724611504588509/

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LOCATION  - Our Classroom, herb lab and apothecary facilities-  are at Liberty Office Center, specifically 3684 W. Liberty, just west of Wagner, Box 2, Ann Arbor 48103.  Consults, advisory, purchases by appt & during open house and Event times. 

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We are an Educator Member of the American Herbalists Guild:  http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/

 

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We continue to grow, as does the field and the demand for herbal knowledge and consumer demand for well trained clinical herbalists.

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We welcome your calls, questions, and encourage any prospective student to sit in on a bit of a class while visiting the school.

  

 Payment for class fees is by cash or check.

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