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David’s commitment to excellence has created a beautiful community of talented and knowledgeable herbalists.
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Learn MoreLearn A&P with our very own Wendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP and Andrew Appello, DACM, MSN, L.Ac., APN, RH(AHG) available here! They are wonderful teachers and have a depth of knowledge on anatomy and physiology (as well as many other topics), especially as it pertains to clinical practice, that few others can offer. We believe you will find this class not only highly educational but deeply relevant to becoming a clinical herbalist.
From our students:
“This A&P course was extremely well-organized and proceeded on a lesson gradient with each body system connecting to the next. The herbal knowledge spread throughout the course helped to bridge the gap between how herbs and different parts of the body work together to achieve balance. It lays out a thorough foundation for any non-science degree individual looking to prepare for serious herbal studies.”-Kate McKinley
““I found this course to be exceptionally well-designed — an exciting and accessible entry-point into the study of anatomy and physiology. In particular, I appreciated the integrative approach which underlies this program, which is co-taught by a licensed acupuncturist, nurse practitioner and clinical herbalist and by a physician herbalist, each with years of experience in working between conventional clinical medicine, herbalism and other traditional healing modalities.” -Sarah Epstein
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Learn MoreIn our program we strive to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal. We focus on differential diagnosis skills, materia medica and therapeutics which are essential to individualize treatment and help patients to not only resolve symptoms, but create constitutional change needed for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.
Our ProgramsThis is an exceptional, well-structured course on the systematic use of herbs to improve health. Although I am a former chemistry-teacher and current engineer, I had been studying herbal medicine independently for nearly 15 years before taking this course. My goal was to gain some additional background in order to teach about the medicinal uses of herbs. The two-year course has sparked my interest to the point where I am now interested in seeing clients. I have long regarded herbs as far more than alternative medicine; they should be a significant part of mainstream medicine. This course goes a long way toward making that happen. The use of standard medical terminology, scientific evidence, and a comprehensive, systematic approach makes this course a rigorous, solid foundation upon which to build your skills. Most importantly, however, David’s rational, evidence-based approach and extensive experience keep the course exciting while equipping the students with the skills necessary to properly evaluate research and think about herbal medicine critically and objectively.