Herbalism is a Calling

If you love herbs, have completed in-depth herbal studies, and you're ready to share your passion with your community as an herbalist, how do you turn your dream into reality?

Welcome to Crafting Your Herbal Practice!

This isn't just another hybrid course; it's a transformative journey explicitly designed for herbal practitioners who crave a heart-centered approach, coupled with a solid set of practical skills to manifest their vision. 

Crafting Your Herbal Practice is all about giving you the tools and guidance you need to align your herbal practice with your unique goals and values.

Imagine diving into a curriculum that not only empowers you with essential skills but also nurtures your passion for herbalism. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your practice, this course is crafted to inspire and support you every step of the way.

The next Crafting Your Herbal Practice course kicks off in January 2026. 


Registration is now OPEN, scroll below to join us in 2026! 

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Class Schedule and Topics Covered

January 7, 2026

LIVE: Welcome to Crafting Your Herbal Practice 2026! Course Overview, Crafting Your Practice Vision and Introductions with Patricia Kyritsi Howell and Kat Maier 

VIDEO: Client-Centered Practice & Safe Space and Diversity and Inclusion in Practice with Emily Ruff

 

January 14, 2026

HERBAL PRACTICE and SELF CARE

LIVE: Group discussion and interactive exercises with Emily Ruff

VIDEO: Understanding Your Community and Building Authentic Community with Emily Ruff

 

January 21, 2026

HERBAL PRACTICE and COMMUNITY

LIVE: Group discussion and interactive exercises with Emily Ruff

VIDEO: Place of Practice and the Lens of Assessment with Kat Maier

 

January 28, 2026 

CREATING A CONTAINER FOR YOUR PRACTICE

LIVE: Creating Your Container with Kat Maier 

VIDEO: The Art of the Intake and Establishing Healthy Practice Boundaries with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

 

February 4, 2026

THE ART OF THE INTAKE: Part 1

LIVE: Review of intake techniques and a discussion of practice boundaries with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

VIDEO: Working with Intake Forms, Essential Practice Documentation, Guidelines for SOAP Notes and Understanding Bloodwork with Kat Maier


February 11, 2026

ART OF THE INTAKE: Part 2

LIVE: Review of intake forms, discussion about SOAP notes and using bloodwork with Kat Maier

VIDEO: The Business Foundation of Your Practice: Time and Money Realities and Choosing a Business Entity and General Tax Considerations with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

 

February 18, 2026

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

LIVE: Discussion of the pros and cons of various business entities with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

VIDEO: Using Online Practice Platforms and Creating Newsletters to Support and Expand Your Practice with Camille Freeman and Herbalist as Educator/Marketer with Kat Maier 

 

February 25, 2026

INTAKE REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

LIVE: Discussion and review class intakes conducted by Patricia Kyritsi Howell and Kat Maier

VIDEO: Crafting Your Herbal Apothecary with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

 

March 4, 2026

CRAFTING YOUR APOTHECARY

LIVE: Review of guidelines for crafting your apothecary and group discussion of possible herbs to stock, based on the body systems, with Patricia Kyritsi Howell 

VIDEO: Managing Unexpected Clinical Outcomes and Recognizing Red Flags with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

 

March 11, 2026

SUPPORT FOR YOUR CLINICAL PRACTICE

LIVE: Navigating unexpected clinical outcomes and the importance of developing your referral network with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

VIDEO: Online Research Resources for Herbalists and Herb/Drug Interactions with Mimi Hernandez

 

March 18, 2025

ACTIVATING YOUR PRACTICE VISION - Live Session with Kat & Patricia

LIVE: Final student presentations

NOTE: This class is two hours long

 

March 25, 2026 

ACTIVATING YOUR PRACTICE VISION - Live Session with Kat & Patricia

LIVE: Final student presentations, reflection on practice as a calling, intention, mission and professional identity

Closing circle

NOTE: This class is two hours long