Natural Medicine
Naturopathy, Herbalism &
Ecological Health Programs
Who are Green Wisdom students?
Here's what they would like you to know...
Our students come from many different life and career pathways during these nearly 4 decades. They are nurses, teachers, mental health professionals, physical therapists, chiropractors, pharmacists, physicians, massage therapists, midwives, birth and death doulas, acupuncturists, organic gardeners, farmers, parents, personal coaches, physical trainers, artisans, and business people. Not to mention naturalists, land tenders, community organizers and activists!
Some of our most dedicated students engage in our natural medicine programs to enhance their own individual, family, and community health and wellness.
Consider joining this circle of changemakers!
"My heart was in herbalism--without the herbal studies knowledge! Taking classes with Gigi Stafne, Master Herbalist, gave me the substance and information needed in using herbs in the practice of herbalism. Identification and usage are extremely important. I finished the course with the knowledge of both. Classes were deliberate, intense, knowledgeable, fun and filled with information. Recommend it to anyone who is serious in staying the course, it is not for the weak-hearted.
You must be motivated."
~Kathleen Miller, Master Herbalist, 5 Mile Herb of Chetek, Wisconsin
"Thank you for the Materia Medica...that was one of the best takeaways from the class for me. I work so well by example, and I had not had as good an example for how to compile (herbal) information until taking your class. My scientific mind always wants the empirical aspects of the work--the research, the data, the results others have experienced. I like this way of collecting information and personalizing it for my own use!"
~Judith Liebart, Author, Journalist www.madgoddess.com
"The Master's in Herbalism Program with Gigi Stafne was inspirational, uplifting, thought provoking and extremely informative. This program changed my life for the better. After attending Gigi's classes I would feel extremely good about myself. I highly recommend this program."
~Betsy Wacker, MH, PA-C Physician Assistant, Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin
"Gigi brings all the elements together in her courses. I gained an understanding of botanicals, explored traditional rituals & celebrations, and picked up the tools to continue on my path of discovery, sharing botanical wisdom."
~Rachael Stanze, Duluth, Minnesota & Alaska, USA
"The most valuable thing I learned in our Clinical Herbalism class series was to just go outside and begin working with plants. The plant walk was very valuable to me when she had us "read" the land and try to determine what the plants were "doing" in that space. I remember Gigi asking us for our interpretation about their potential medicinal qualities...
Thank you for playing an important role in my plant medicine journey...so many things tie together from that class to my journey now."
~Kerri Kiernan, formerly at Herb Pharm, Williams, Oregon--now River Prairie Herbs, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
"Here is what I discovered during the Materia Medica unit of our Master Herbalism Program: A great deal more confidence, getting to know the herbs in a different more objective way gives a lot more confidence to me because I like to know how things work.
I discovered that I am really interested in the energy of herbs. I have taken classes on herbal energetics and was kind of ho-hum about it all until I dove deeper into the background and the system of TCM.
I like systems and seeing patterns.
I discovered how amazing and powerful herbs and herbal medicine is on SO many levels.
Levels that just employing my intuition wouldn't reach.
I learned my intuition about some herbs was right on the money and why.
I feel so much more ready for clinical work.
So much more confident."
~Donna Bass, MH, Owner-Operator, Mama Moon Herbals, Iowa
Our Certificate Level Programs
Beginner Herbalism
Level One
Students can explore the many dimensions of Herbalism through two convenient formats, an In-Person Weekend Intensive or the online course, Botanica. Both options offer the same foundational content and are taught by Gigi Stafne MH, ND, a respected clinical herbalist and educator with three plus decades of full-time experience in the field.
Weekend intensives are hosted at various schools and centers across North America, while BOTANICA provides flexible online access for distance learners. This introductory course--taken in either format--is a required prerequisite for more advanced programs, including Intermediate Herbalism Summer Field Study Program (also known as Summer Herb Camp) and the Advanced Clinical Botanical Medicine/Master Herbalism Program.
Learn more about the online course here:
http://greenwisdom.weebly.com/online-ecourses.html
LEVEL ONE: Beginner Herbalism Content
- Introduction to Natural & Botanical Medicine
- Philosophies, Foundations & History of Herbalism
- Western Herbalism: Melting Pot Medicine, Cross Cultural Medicine Influences
- Seasonal Herbalism
- Intuitive Art & Science of Herbalism
- Introduction to Materia Medica (monographs)
- Survey of Top Herbs Currently Used in North America
- Life Cycle Herbs
- Herbs for Contemporary Stressors
- Detoxification and 5 Elimination Channels
- Consumer Choices: Herbs, Supplements
- CAM Professional Practice Ethics, Legal Issues Seminar
- Hands-on Green Medicine Making component: Teas, tinctures, infused oils, flower essences & more
Intimate course sizes, generally 7-12 students per class
Tuition: $225-$300+ depending on hours and host site tuition, details can be found in "Locate This Course Near You" listed below.
Gigi teaches this course in numerous locations in North America.
Reach us if you would like to host this course in your location or city.
As the host organizer, you participate free of charge.
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Locate This Course Near You:
January 13, 14, 15, 16, 2026
This is a special Beginner Apprentice Herbalism course that will be held virtually to accommodate long distance students and those in the Midwest and North who want to avoid winter driving. Each class is 10am-1pm CT, plus at-home readings. Students graduate with their completion certificate just as the other courses listed on this page.
Tuition: $150
Request registration form soon. Class size limited.
March 27, 28, 29, 2026
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN, North Shore of beautiful Lake Superior.
Register directly via NHFS: [email protected] www.northhouse.org
Register early, fills quickly.
Clinical Herbalism Course Dates: April 2026, Specific dates TBA
Green Wisdom's Chippewa Valley Satellite Clinic/Classroom, Eau Claire, WI. This particular certificate course is designed for health care, mental health, allied health workers, and CAM-Complementary Alternative Medicine providers. However, if you've been trying to get into the other classes this one may work for you. Registration, questions, please reach Gigi directly: [email protected] Tuition: $220 (+Materials fee: $30)
September 11-13, 2026
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN, North Shore of beautiful Lake Superior.
Register directly via NHFS: [email protected] www.northhouse.org
Register early, fills quickly.
Year 2026 Beginner Herbalism courses are posted within 24 hours after being confirmed. Check this page regularly.
None of the above options work for you?
Consider BOTANICA! Our online equivalent eCourse with instructor, Gigi Risberg Stafne.
Email instructor Gigi directly first for any individual academic questions or help: [email protected]
Consider hosting a course taught by Gigi Risberg Stafne in your region.
Questions? Email Gigi directly to initiate an exploratory conversation about this: [email protected]
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BOTANICAL MEDICINE LEVEL TWO
Intermediate Herbalism Summer School Field Study Program
June 22-28, 2026
aka SUMMER HERB CAMP
Now accepting 2026 registrations
Experience Nature Immersion and Passionate Plant Studies
If you feel a deep calling toward the plant world, Green Wisdom's Intermediate Herbalism Summer Field Study Program--affectionately known as Summer Herb Camp--offers a truly unforgettable experience. This nationally popular program takes place over the course of one vibrant week each summer in the scenic Upper Midwest, following natural meanderings from the shores of Lake Superior to the Upper Mississippi River.
Now in its third decade, this intermediate-level certificate course continues to evolve each year, weaving in timely environmental and sustainability topics. Students don't just study herbs--they live them. With medicine bags packed and notebooks in hand, you'll venture to inspiring field sites for hands-on learning in herbal medicine, native plant studies, ecological awareness, and nature connection.
Expect to hike forest trails, wild meadows, and explore the boreal forest, wetlands, and glacial lake regions of the Upper Midwest--from afoot or even afloat, in canoes and kayaks. It's nature immersion at its finest--active, embodied, and rooted in place.
Summer Herb Camp is more than a course. Past participants describe it as part herb school, part summer camp, part eco-retreat, and part soul-nourishing vacation. You'll engage with native, medicinal, and culturally significant plants while deepening your relationship with nature--and with your authentic wild self.
This course is an essential step for continuing students and a prerequisite for Green Wisdom's Advanced Clinical Botanical Medicine/Master Herbalism Program. Completion of the Beginner Herbalism Apprentice Course or online Botanica is highly recommended.
Summer Content & Experiences Include...
- Overview of ecosystems in the Upper Midwest and field trips to these regions
- Earth ethics and ecological herbalism principles and practices
- Climate change and emerging eco-herbalism topics
- Biodynamic principles and permaculture for herbalists
- Herbalist's basic botany, sketching in the field
- The original "Plants & Paddling Kayak Eco Tours" in North America
- Wild medicine first aid with plants; Homeopathic summer first aid
- Emergency earth shelter, plant materials
- 13 daily herb, tree, shrub, fungi and lichen identification...70-100 in total in one week!
- Wild edibles, food foraging
- Wild crafting and hands-on medicine making
- Flower essences, flowers for foods and medicines
- Endangered, At-Risk, To-Watch herbs
- Alternatives to 'invasive plants'
- Bio and phyto-remediation with herbs and fungi
- Dermally toxic plants
- Lyme Disease and insect unit
- Forest bathing or guided nature meditation
- Plant spirit medicine, meditation, and magic
- Careers in Herbalism! Plus visits to regional herbalists including: Herbal CSA, Herb Apothecary, Organic Farm, Art Gardens, Cidery, plus other herb businesses and surprises!
15 inspiring plant guides, teachers, presenters...
Stacy Carlson, Writer, Herbalist, Danielle Decock, Naturalist, Anna Demers, MH, Outdoor Educator, Paige Haber, Community Herbalist-Healer, Kerri Kiernan, MH, Megan Mastel, Permaculturist and Community Herbalist, LMT, Elizabeth Noren, RN, MH, Celia Osorno, RN, MH & Fungi Expert, Gigi Stafne, Master Herbalist & Naturopath, Tammy and Brian Michelson of Maple Hill Farm, Emily Risinger, MH, MS, LPCC, Tom Rossmann, Nature Guide, Sue Wille, MH, Zoë Klimek, MH, Wild Earth Eco Tours and others!
Lead instructor is Gigi Stafne Master Herbalist, Naturopath, with nearly 4 decades of teaching and practicing in natural medicine and herbalism, director of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine, former longtime Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International.
2026 Tuition for Intermediate Herbalism Summer Field Study Program
Early Bird Pay by or before January 1, 2026: $595
Pay Jan 2-April 30: $695
May 1st and after: $795
Some work study positions are open for this program that may help offset your tuition with discount.
Reach Gigi directly: [email protected]
We do have two kayak/canoe cleaning and handling positions open as work study credit hours.
Limited spaces in this inspiring nature immersion course.
A unique program in North America, spaces fill quickly.
We often maintain a Waiting List.
All registrations and tuitions must be sent in no later than May 30, 2026.
This is an amazing one week intensive.
Times approximately 8/9am-4:30/6:30pm daily depending upon our field trips, tours and explorations.
Final Sunday, graduation day, we end early by noon to 1pm Central Time.
Tours/sessions times may vary slightly, students will know in advance.
Locations: Central hub in NW Wisconsin about 2 hours from Minneapolis, MN. All trips in WI & MN sometimes extending beyond for field study trips.
Participants must arrange and pay for own lodging. Referrals available with camping, lodging and other recreational opportunities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming and other recreational activities in the north country.
Students/participants must have the physical stamina to engage in outdoor activities. All participants are required to include health issues on their medical form, must sign a disclaimer and sign the portion related to WI State Recreational Statue.
If you have a special condition that would impact your ability to participate, please reach the school director below. There is another independent study option to accommodate students with special needs.
Questions? Registration. Contact our lead instructor about this program: [email protected]
Tuition Fee: PayPal, credit cards via PayPal, checks or cash accepted.
No refunds within this program after midnight April 1st, unless our school must cancel due to extreme changes with a national or regional crisis or natural disaster.
You may find a replacement or substitute person to take your place in class and handle your tuition directly with that friend or colleague. If you withdraw from our summer program prior to May 1st, a $100 refund processing fee will be assessed due to our wait list and other factors. No tuition payment credits are granted for payments paid, this program. Also, visit our Q and A/Policy Page of this website. We hope you'll join us along the medicines trails in June!
Some special people...
Green Wisdom Master Herbalism Graduates, 2013
LEVEL 3
Advanced Master's of Herbalism Graduate Program
Expand Your Expertise. Deepen Your Practice.
Ready to take your herbalism education to the next level? The Advanced Herbalism Program at Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine offers a comprehensive, graduate-level curriculum grounded in over three decades of clinical and teaching experience.
This in-depth program is designed for dedicated individuals pursuing professional careers in botanical and natural medicine. Whether you're preparing for clinical practice, developing a botanica-based business, or deepening your work in natural medicine, this program provides the advanced skills, knowledge, and mentorship to help you succeed.
What makes Green Wisdom unique is our commitment to personalized, high quality education.
We offer:
1:1 mentorship and support
Small class sizes for deep learning and connection
Consistent, time-tested clinical teaching and practicum experiences
Real-world preparation for careers in clinical herbalism, product development, wellness consulting, and more
This is more than an advanced course--it's a transformational experience that integrates solid science, traditional plant knowledge, and your personal vision as a healer or practitioner.
Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Herbal Apprentice (or Botanica) and Intermediate Herbalism Summer Field Study Program
In 2025-2026 we offer two options to select from:
A) The Accelerated Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program
A Flexible, Fast-Track Option for Experienced Herbalists
We understand that the timing and complexity of life don't always align with traditional academic calendars. That's why Green Wisdom offers the Accelerated Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program--a condensed version of our full Advanced program, designed to be completed in a shorter time frame while maintaining the same depth and vigor.
This accelerated track is ideal for the experienced herbalists who already have completed between 700-1000 hours of relevant herbal training, coursework, and/or hands-on experience. Prerequisites include Beginner and Intermediate Herbalism Certificate Programs taught through Green Wisdom (see program listings above). In some cases, equivalent training and experience from other programs or jobs may be approved.
Just like our traditional Advanced program, this accelerated course includes 3 certificates:
CAM FOUNDATIONS Certificate (Complementary Alternative Medicine)
CAM/BOTANICAL BUSINESS Certificate
and
ADVANCED MASTERS in HERBALISM Certificate
The program is offered in a convenient virtual format, making it accessible to students from anywhere in the world.
Program Timeframe: Late August 2025-December 2025
Tuition: $3,500 / Payment plans available
To Apply: Email us at [email protected]
Schedule an advising appointment and learn if you're eligible.
Please include your CV or a list of relevant herbal courses and training along with your application
Take the next step in your herbal journey--advance your education, expand your career potential, and connect with a vibrant community of plant centered practitioners.
B) Traditional Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program
Rooted in Tradition. Designed for Today's Herbal Professionals.
At Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine, our vision has always been to play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of humanity--while also honoring our role as land-tenders on this precious Earth. As our School Director and Program Advisor, Gigi Risberg Stafne often says:
"We are passionate about plants, people, and this precious planet!"
What began as a Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) clinic in Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley has grown--like a thriving biodiverse ecosystem--into a nationally respected herbalism and natural medicine school. Inspired by a group of dedicated herb enthusiasts, Gigi founded Green Wisdom nearly four decades ago, and we've been steadily serving students and communities ever since.
Many of our students join to transform their own health, and stay to transform their careers. One of our most esteemed offerings is the Traditional Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program, now in its 33rd year.
This program is designed for those committed to deepening their herbal knowledge, refining clinical skills, and stepping confidently into professional herbal careers.
About the Program
Led by: Gigi Risberg Stafne MH, ND
Primary Faculty Team:
Amy Shea, MH
Phyllis Jaworski, MH
Anne Weiland, MH
And inspiring guest presenters
Program Format: Hybrid (virtual + in-person seminars)
Timeframe: Late August 2025-Early May 2026
Curriculum Features
Weekly online coursework
Monthly live seminars (virtual and in-person)
Independent study and applied projects
Monthly 1:1 mentoring sessions with faculty advisors
Clinical Practicum Hours Through
Virtual units
Community-based herbal clinical settings
Free People's Clinics hosted by our longtime Herbalists Without Borders Chapter
Who Should Apply?
This program is open to graduates of Green Wisdom's Beginner and Intermediate Herbalism Certificate Programs, or those with approved equivalent training. It's ideal for herbal student pursuing clinical practice, research, writing, product development, or community wellness work.
Green Wisdom takes pride in exceeding professional and industry standards, year after year. If you're ready to take the next step in your herbal journey--with guidance from deeply experienced, heart-centered educators--this program may be exactly what you're looking for.
Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program Content
CAM, Complementary Alternative Medicine Foundations Certificate
Apotheca, Botanical Applications and Product Making
Materia Medica (100 plant monographs)
Seasonal Shifts & the Elements in Medicine
Clinical Herbalism: Herbs for the Developmental Life Cycle
Botanicals for Body Systems
Clinical Practicum Unit w/Clients (+guided Advanced Master's of Herbalism Supervision)
Professional Ethics
CAM/Botanical Business Certificate
Advanced Master's of Herbalism Thesis Paper or Project
...and numerous other trending topics
These are the main content realms, not the program syllabus
Upon graduation our students will have completed three certificates in this program:
Advanced Herbalism certificate, CAM Foundations certificate, and Botanical Business certificate.
Completion total: 1700-1900+ hours
Some of our advanced graduates achieve 1700-2300 hours by graduation.
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Review of our Advanced Master's of Herbalism Programs in brief:
A) Late August to December 2025
Tuition: $3500
Payment plan option: 2 payments of $1750 each (contact school to arrange)
B) Late August 2025 to Early May 2026
Tuition: $6500
Payment plan option available
Transfer credits, some work study or scholarships are available to offset partial tuition
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Group Program Seminar Dates for Each Advanced Option:
Accelerated Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program
A) Group Program Seminar Dates (these do not include our 1:1 times, online weekly work):
Monday, August 25, 2025 Lunch hour tele seminar intro/orientation (Noon-1pm CT)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (Zoom or tele-seminar 11am-1pm CT)
October 8 (Z/T)
October 22 (Z/T)
November 5 (Z/T)
November 19 (Z/T)
December 3 (Z/T)
December 17 (Z/T)
December 17-23, 2025 (final thesis turn-in dates)
December 31 Graduation (Online at lunch hour; we may agree upon another time)
This course comes to life with four or more students--gather a few friends and join us.
Traditional Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program
B) Group Program Seminar Dates (these do not include our 1:1 times, online weekly work):
Monday, August 25, 2025 Lunch hour Zoom or tele-seminar orientation
September 5, 2025 (IP)
October 3, 2025 (IP)
November 7 , 2025 (IP)
December 5, 2025 (Zoom)
January 9, 2026 (Zoom)
February 6 , 2026 (Zoom)
March 6, 2026 (IP or Z)
April 3, 2026 (IP)
May 1, 2026 (IP)
Graduation in early May (TBA)
Periodically dates change due to weather extremes or other unforeseen circumstances.
Prerequisites: Beginner and Intermediate Herbalism
1. Beginner Herbalism Course or Botanica Online
This is a required/prerequisite course for our Advanced Master's of Herbalism Program.
In some cases we accept equivalent alternative programs for Beginner and Intermediate.
Please plan ahead and schedule a time to discuss this with the program advisor.
The beginner and intermediate course tuitions are totally separate from the Advanced Master's in Herbalism Program tuition.
2. Intermediate Herbalism Summer School Field Study Program
Prerequisite 7 day field study course--view full description this page.
This Summer School tuition is totally separate from the Master Herbalism Program tuition.
Program is popular and offered only once annually.
Some exceptions are made where sufficient previous experience has been accomplished.
To be added to our email list for details about this advanced herbalism 2025 program
message advisor please: [email protected]
LEVEL 4
Continue Your Education and Career with one or more of our
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Clinical Herbalism for Health Care Professionals
An accelerated professional botanical medicine program for those who have a desire to integrate holistic health within their current health and medical profession or are interested in pivoting into a CAM clinical practice. Foundations in herbalism/botanical medicine are reviewed, with the focus on current patient and consumer trends, concerns, top herbs used by patients, precautions, contraindications, and dosing of those herbs, as well as sundry other timely professional topics.
The instructor of this program is Gigi Stafne, MH, ND, who has daily been teaching and in clinical practice for nearly four decades. She is committed to weaving together allopathic and natural medicine pathways to help others stay current and serve humanity in a more effective and meaningful way. This program is an essential for helping and health care professionals from nurses and physicians to mental health therapists.
October 24-25, 2025
Hosted in the Chippewa Valley of West Central Wisconsin (Eau Claire satellite classroom).
CAM certificate program
Tuition: $220 + Materials Fee $30
Are you interested in hosting Gigi Stafne MH, ND
at your clinic, hospital, healing center, or CAM organization for a special design program?
Reach her directly: [email protected]
Holistic Health & Wellness Certificate Program
An Accelerated Training in Natural and Integrative Health
This convenient, self-paced certificate program is designed for individuals who want to integrate holistic health, prevention education, and foundational concepts in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into their current or future careers. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, coach, or community wellness advocate, this program provides a flexible and comprehensive introduction to holistic health.
Rather than focusing on a single philosophy or tradition, this eclectic, inclusive curriculum explores a range of healing modalities--from ancient wisdom traditions to modern clinical approaches. You'll gain essential wellness knowledge and tools to apply within a variety of personal or professional settings.
Program highlights:
Learn from seasoned CAM professionals with decades of real-world experience
Explore holistic health foundations, prevention-based care, and natural healing systems
Understand how to apply CAM principles
Flexible format--no scheduled class times; access readings, recordings, and materials anytime
Many students complete this program in just 2-4 weeks
Tuition: $295
Start anytime. Work at your own pace.
A great foundational course for anyone entering the holistic or integrative health field!
Botanical Medicine Business Certificate
Practical Tools & Guidance for Aspiring and Established Herbal Entrepreneurs
Starting or refining a natural medicine or botanical business comes with a unique set of challenges--from FDA regulations and informed consent forms to commercial kitchens, product labeling, marketing, finances, and zoning laws. If your head is spinning just thinking about it, you're not alone!
The Botanical Medicine Business Certificate Program is designed to help you navigate these complexities with confidence. Whether you're still dreaming and sketching out your business plan, actively launching your practice or product line, or reimagining an existing business, this one-of-a-kind Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) business course has you covered.
Led by seasoned herbalists and holistic business mentors, this course is packed with real-world tools, insider guidance, and supportive mentorship to help you bring your vision to life--and thrive.
Program Features...
100% online and virtual format--study anytime, anywhere
Start at your convenience; enroll anytime in 2025
Self-paced: most students complete the program in 2-8 weeks
Includes access to readings, recordings, and course material--on demand
1:1 mentoring call with instructor included
Ongoing support via monthly lunchtime business tele-call seminars
Tuition: $495
Turn your herbal passion into a purposeful, well rooted business--with expert guidance every step of the way.
Learn more about other Business Services here:
http://greenwisdom.weebly.com/business-services.html
CAM/Botanical Medicine Alternative Educator Certificate
Train to Teach. Inspire to Lead.
Are you ready to share your passion for natural and botanical medicine with others?
The CAM/Botanical Medicine Alternative Educator Certificate Program is a leading edge professional training designed for herbalists and holistic health practitioners who are ready to step into the role of teacher, mentor, and community educator.
This one-of-a-kind program--offered exclusively through Green Wisdom--is ideal for those at the threshold of teaching in classrooms, workshops, communities, and clinical settings. Whether you're drawn to formal education or grassroots outreach, this immersive certificate equips you with the confidence, tools, and ethical foundation to educate with clarity and care.
Program Focus Areas
Teaching strategies and techniques
Educator ethics and boundaries
Facilitation in complex or sensitive teaching environments
Understanding diverse student learning styles
Values clarification and educational visioning
Curriculum design and development
Contracts, logistics, and professional considerations
This is more than an academic course--it is a guided journey through the art and responsibility of teaching holistic health and botanical wisdom.
Program Details
Timeframe: September to December 2025
Format: Hybrid virtual course (fully online with flexible access; optional 1:1 guidance)
Access: Readings, recordings, and materials are available on-demand once enrolled
Mentorship: Includes 1:1 advising appointment during the course
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2025
Tuition: $2500
Eligibility & Prerequisites
Applicants must have completed:
Beginner Herbalism Certificate
Intermediate Herbalism Summer Field Study Program
Advanced Clinical Botanical Medicine Program/Master's in Herbalism
Or equivalent natural medicine education with approval
Ready to take the next step in your journey--this time as an educator?
Contact us directly with questions or to schedule an advising call:
[email protected]
Let us help you shape your teaching path with purpose, skill, and plant-centered wisdom.
REVIEW OF OUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
If you are interested in one or more of the single certificate programs:
BEGINNER HERBALISM PROGRAM
Intensive courses offered in North America and beyond
Tuition ranges: $220-$350 (depending upon host institution or organization)
SUMMER HERB CAMP
INTERMEDIATE HERBALISM SUMMER FIELD STUDY PROGRAM
Weeklong intensive
Tuition for Summer 2026 posted above with program description this page
$550-$750 (see page with early bird rates)
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Online program
Tuition: $295
CLINICAL HERBALISM for HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Tuition ranges: $220-$450 (depending upon host institution or organization)
NATURAL-BOTANICAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Online program
Tuition: $495
ADVANCED MASTER's of HERBALISM PROGRAM
Year 2025 program dates and details listed above
(Payment Plan Available)
This program includes Holistic Health & Wellness Certificate Program (free) +
Botanical Business Certificate Program (free); special 3 certificate degrees for the tuition price;
Tuition: $6500
ACCELERATED ADVANCED MASTER's of HERBALISM PROGRAM
All Zoom/Tele-Conferences.
2025 dates above
$3500 (Payment Plan Available)
CAM-BOTANICAL MEDICINE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
Tuition $2500
Students may be eligible for a partial scholarship or work study if in economic need.
This fund is fluid year-to-year. Please visit www.fireweedfund.weebly.com
Request registration form/application materials: [email protected]
Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine is a health and social justice school that practices diversity and inclusion; actively inviting presence, participation and mutual respect of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
*The Advanced Clinical Herbalism Program (Level 3) was formerly known as the Master's of Herbalism Program. We are committed to sensitivity in designation and practice, therefore have made the decision to shift the title of this program and language to reduce inferred power differences or references. The content and quality of this program remains the same.
