ABOUT US
MEDICINAL HERBALIST STUDY series
Blog post about upcoming series at https://www.naturopathicschoolofannarbor.net/blog
Gaia Center is a learning community established in 1998, which began a series of depth training 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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CLINICAL HERBALIST level TRAINING
We collaborate with the staff of our associated state licensed school, ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL AND NATURAL MEDICINE , which offers two Diploma Programs- 1) in Traditional Naturopathy with extended clinical herbalist training, and 2) in Integrated Therapeutic Massage.
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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! "
Jules, RN, Herbal Medicine Student
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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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Case History Discussion
Experiential Guided Use
Contraindications
To list, define, understand and apply to therapeutic decisions, the various basic actions of herbs, based on a Materia Me
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.
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
To discuss and inquire about the complexities of case histories or application needs through classroom mentored sharing and dialogue.
To participate in varieties of hands on herb craft projects in class, specifically those for therapeutic purposes
Homework and assignments are given to be completed as the series progresses.
Application for admittance:
VISITS & Registration
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.
EVENTS: TIMES TO MEET US! https://www.facebook.com/events/724611504588509/
LOCATION - Our Classroom, herb lab and apothecary facilities- are at 6276 Jackson Road , suite B Ann Arbor MI 48103- Consults, advisory, purchases by appt & during open house and Event times.
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.
We welcome your calls, questions, and encourage any prospective student to sit in on a bit of a class while visiting the school.
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