Natural & Botanical Medicine
Lake Superior and
Upper Midwest United States
Ontario, Canada
Green Wisdom Students with Instructors Jo Vidito & Gigi Stafne in the Boreal Forest along the Brule Bois River of Northern WI, Lake Superior region.
2025 Courses
Pitcher Plant in Bloom on one of our amazing BOG WALKS and paddling tours!
Out of the Classroom, Into the Wild!
Join Gigi for a Guided North Country Nature Hike...
~Gently Guided Herb Plant Identification Hikes with Gigi Stafne~
Take a walk on the wild side with this well-seasoned national Master Herbalist.
Discover wild edibles, medicinal herbs and plants of ecological and cultural importance.
At least twenty plants and trees will be discussed each hike.
Botanical bonus: tips about harvesting, 'joyful growers' and those plants at-risk to be left to flourish.
Bring your plant journal or notebook.
Comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the weather.
Mildly strenuous. Open to the public, anyone eager to learn more.
Gather your group together and schedule a time with Gigi for your educational on the trail hike.
Organizer/host participates free. Suggested topics are listed below.
Minimum number of participants 6. Educational sessions are approximately 2 hours each.
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
Explore the Herbal Hedges,
Fringes, Edges & Biological Diversity in the North Country
MABON: The Magic, Mythology & Medicine of Trees
Rooted Wisdom: Autumn Medicinal Roots, Barks & Bushes
$35/person
Register directly with Gigi: [email protected]
Herbal First Aid and Plant ID
Bumps, bites and bruises…oh my! Whether it's a scraped knee or insect bite, when you have herb skills and supplies planned ahead of time you'll be in much better shape. We'll engage in a walk-about to learn how to identify common plants in the wild to use for everyday common ailments in the summer. During the second part of this course you'll prepare and hand craft at least seven different herbal products to include in your first aid kit, from a first aid spray to a skin salve and beyond.
Note: This course is not a first aid certification course or wilderness medicine course. It is geared toward beginners and intermediate learners.
Physical Ability/Skills Needed:
Class will be walking outdoors on some uneven ground, including a possible walk to Artists' Point located about a mile from campus.
Required Tools:
Bring a bag, box, or tote that is suitable as your first aid kit. This does not need to be larger than 10" x 10".
With national instructor Gigi Risberg Stafne
at North House Folk School
Grand Marais, MN-North Shore Lake Superior
Friday-Saturday
June 6-7, 2025
Register directly through NHFS: [email protected]
Natural Approaches to Lyme Disease
Date TBA
11am-12:30/1pm Central Time
Tele-seminar/On-line seminar
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne, MH, ND
Special Note: This workshop will also be presented in NW Wisconsin as part of the Intermediate Herbalism Program. We are making this session OPEN to the public. That date is June 18, 2024.
Reach us for precise time and location: [email protected] Workshop cost: $65
(Free for our Intermediate Herbalism June 2024 enrolled students)
Learn to support your body naturally with a variety of botanicals for Lyme Disease and co-infections. In this class, explore herbs for prevention if you spend time outdoors, what to do naturally if you are bit, plus herbs and natural supports to address numerous aches and ailments associated with Lyme if you have already contracted it. Join Gigi, a longtime clinician, experienced Master Herbalist, and Naturopath who has been helping people with Lyme Disease and co-infections in CAM clinical settings and teaching venues in the North Country and Upper Midwest U.S. for decades.
Tuition: $65
Must Pre-Register: [email protected]
For patient appointments with Gigi Stafne MH, ND to address Lyme Disease or any other health issues, visit PATIENT SERVICES page of this website:
http://greenwisdom.weebly.com/patient-services.html
Photo: Jennifer Victor-Larsen
Courses with Gigi Risberg Stafne at the Women's Environmental Institute in 2025
Deepening Connections: Spring Herbal Medicine and Magic
May 31, 2025 (9:30am-3pm)
Deepening Connections: Autumn Herbal Medicine and Magic
October 18, 2024 (9:30am-3pm)
Full descriptions, tuition, and registration visit: www.w-e-i.org
or email Gigi for assistance: [email protected]
Deepening Connections: Spring Herbal Medicine and Magic
May 31, 2025 (9:30am-3pm)
Deepening Connections: Autumn Herbal Medicine and Magic
October 18, 2024 (9:30am-3pm)
Full descriptions, tuition, and registration visit: www.w-e-i.org
or email Gigi for assistance: [email protected]
DEEPLY ROOTED: Resiliency in Nature
Reconnect and remember your true nature.
Attune to the turning of nature's wheel at this critical time of earth change.
Gather up traditional wisdom of the elements, energetics and deeper earth cycles.
Along with each cyclical celestial and earth shift there are prevailing elements with correlating energies that humans would be wise to align with. Within a variety of cross cultural cosmologies and medicine frameworks this way of being has been common, but in western societies many of these practices have been lost. This accounts for imbalances, disharmony patterns and the current crisis we are in.
Within this series of seven seasonal sessions, I'll be weaving traditional wisdom with ways to integrate alignment into your present life. In doing so, you'll improve your state of balance, health and happiness. On a collective level, such practices will truly help humanity heal, not to mention living lightly on this precious planet that is at risk right now.
I truly feel called to teach and facilitate this course right now!
It is more than a natural medicine course; it is a way of living and being that is more aligned with the earth and nature. It is the philosophy and practice of biophilia. This special series is based upon a lifetime of my studies, teachings and journeys...all that has been recorded in a series of journals I've been keeping for several decades as part of an earth cycles and shifts book... ~Gigi Stafne
What will you engage in throughout this course? You will...
- Intentionally understand the significance of realigning with earth at this time for humanity
- Explore the elements and energetics of each season in-depth
- Understand how to prepare for each transition in a deep, meaningful manner rather than working from a position or place of reactivity or resistance
- Assess vulnerable systems and imbalances in the human body that are common each season--then integrate into personal life or clinical practice
- Align with each element with natural lifestyle changes, from work to play
- Explore fun activities, experiences and enhancement activities for each arriving season
- Learn about significant seasonal traditions and celebrations.
- Understand the moons to times of day that are relevant seasonally.
- Explore tastes, foods, herbs, essences, colors, sounds most aligned with each seasonal shift
- Experiment with recipes, botanical formulations and applications for personal health and wellness relevant to each season
- Write and practice a personal mantra, meditation or prayer for each transition
- Create sacred space for yourself seasonally
- Engage in deeper personal practices with the help of your facilitator/instructor and guided exercises
Ultimately you'll engage in a renewed personal vision, now into the future, as well as refine what this may look like for the collective whole of humanity during a time of radical earth changes.
Who may enroll?
Anyone! There is no need to have experience or previous courses in natural or botanical medicine.
May I take one or all of these sessions?
It would be more meaningful to you if you could take all of them. Sometimes this may not be possible though, so register for those you can enjoy.
Where will we meet?
During warmer seasons if it is safe to do so, we'll meet in person in NW Wisconsin for this experience (continue to scroll down).
All the other sessions will be held online with emailed materials to support your seasonal shifts and experiences at home.
What is the tuition?
Discount for registration in the entire series of seven from August 2024-early June 2025: $750
Payments may be via our school's PayPal system or mail a check (please request registration form, as all that info will be included): [email protected]
When are the seasonal shifts and what are the dates?
August Session: Introduction to Series and Ascending-Descending Transition (online/tele-seminar starts at 11am); Friday, August 16, 2024
Autumn Session, September: Mabon and Earth Element (starts at 1pm; in-person); Sunday, September 22, 2024
Late Autumn-Early Winter Session, November: Deeply Rooted (online/tele-seminar starts at 11am)
Friday, November 8, 2024
Mid-Winter Session, December: Deep Winter Medicine, Mineral-Metal (online/tele-seminar starts 11am)
Friday, December 13, 2024
Late Winter Session, February (online/tele-seminar starts at 1pm): Imbolc and Water Element; February 2, 2025
Spring Session, March: Wind and Wood Elements Friday, March 21, 2025
April-May: Break, but time for phone session with instructor/facilitator
Summer Session, June: Fire Element Friday, June 13, 2025
Herbal Apprentice Weekend Certificate Level Courses with
long time instructor Gigi Stafne in the U.S. and Canada
long time instructor Gigi Stafne in the U.S. and Canada
The Herbal Apprentice
From Self Care to Community
Another option is enrolling in BOTANICA, an online equivalent course, a convenient way to study from home!
Visit FLEX COURSES/ONLINE page of this site: http://greenwisdom.weebly.com/online-ecourses.html
For personal assistance contact Instructor, Gigi Stafne MH, ND
[email protected]
Course Description
Desire to be more self-sustainable with your personal health care and home?
Dabbled with herbalism a bit or maybe even for years informally and now you're ready to learn more? Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with Master Herbalist, Gigi Stafne, for an intensive weekend in one of the Upper Midwest~Great Lakes regional courses...
Core components of this inspiring course include: Foundations in natural & botanical medicine, Cross cultural herbalism, Herbs for the life cycle, Top Herbs in North America, Botanicals not only for physical health but for contemporary life stressors such as anxiety, depression and environmental toxins. Learn to create your own herbal apothecary and take home handcrafted preparations including teas, tinctures, lotions, oils and flower essences.
- 15 to 40 hour certificate level course options
- Prerequisite for Intermediate & Master Herbalism programs
Visit our PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS PAGE for this course offered around the Upper Midwest United States, Lake Superior and Ontario, Canada regions. Register early as our certificate level courses are limited in size and fill quickly.
Newly announced course dates/locations for the above certificate course:
2024-2025 in Upper Midwest U.S. & Ontario, Canada
March 15-16, 2024 (9:30am-4:30pm, Friday-Saturday)
Hosted by the Hennepin County Technical College (MN), Photosynthesizers!
For more info contact: [email protected] or Tiffany-Jo: [email protected] Completed
April 19-21, 2024 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN-North Shore of Lake Superior. Details and registration contact North House directly: [email protected] www.northhouse.org Course is full
May 3-5, 2024 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN-North Shore of Lake Superior. Details and registration contact North House directly: [email protected] Course is full
May 31-June 2, 2024 in Buffalo, MN 55313. Friday's class is optional, but fun! "Take a Walk on the Wild Side!" May 31st, 3-5:30/6pm. Beginner Herbalism Apprentice Intensive Weekend Course is June 1-2, 2024 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Questions and registration reach: Amy Saylor at [email protected]
July 26-28, 2024 Golden Light Healing Center, near Green Bay, WI/Lake Michigan region.
Register directly via Golden Light with Amy: [email protected]
Tuition and optional lodging visit: www.goldenlighthealing.net
Special Note: Friday 6-8:30pm, July 22nd is an optional guided herb identification walk with instructor Gigi Stafne, "Take a Walk on the Wild Side!"
Saturday-Sunday is the main course--9am-3pm Central Time both days.
August 24-25, 2024, (full days) Duluth Folk School, Duluth, MN/Lake Superior region.
Register directly through Duluth Folk School for this: 218-216-6929 or [email protected] www.duluthfolkschool.com
September 27-29, 2024 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN-North Shore of Lake Superior. Details and registration contact North House directly: [email protected]
Course is full
October 26-27, 2024 Green Wisdom Satellite Classroom in the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire, WI.
Times: 9:30-3:30 daily. Tuition: $195 (+$25 materials fee). Open to students, professionals and the public. Register directly: [email protected]
March 28-30, 2025 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN along the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. Register directly through NHFS: [email protected] www.northhouse.org
May 2-4, 2025 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN-North Shore of Lake Superior.
Register directly through NHFS: [email protected] www.northhouse.org
July 18-20, 2025 Golden Light Healing Center, near Green Bay, WI/Lake Michigan region.
Register directly via Golden Light with Amy: [email protected]
Tuition and optional lodging visit: www.goldenlighthealing.net
Special Note: Friday 6-8:30pm, July 18th is an optional guided herb identification walk with instructor Gigi Stafne, "Take a Walk on the Wild Side!"
Saturday-Sunday is the main course--9am-3pm Central Time both days.
September 26-28, 2025 North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN-North Shore of Lake Superior. Details and registration contact North House directly: [email protected]
Other Teaching Locations and Dates in the US posted periodically. Do check here regularly.
If you would like to host this apprentice course with instructor Gigi Stafne MH, ND, please reach her directly: [email protected]
None of the above options work for you?
Consider BOTANICA! Our online equivalent eCourse with instructor, Gigi Stafne.
Email instructor Gigi Stafne, MH, ND directly first for any individual academic questions or help: [email protected]
Herbalism Handcraft Classes with Gigi Stafne at
White Bear Lake Center for the Arts
Minneapolis, MN
Herbal Handcrafting with Spring Twigs and Sprouts!
March 23, 2024
Noon-3pm
Botanical Bitters
April 26, 2024
Noon-3pm
Flower Power! Handcrafting
Flower Essences
June 7, 2024
Noon-3pm
Descriptions, workshop fees, and registration please contact WhiteBearArts.org 651.407.0597
Balsamic Moon & Boundary Medicines
Herbs and Energy Practices for the Balsamic Moon
TBA 2024-2025
The Balsamic Moon is the dark phase of the moon, historically feared and misunderstood. However, the several days during this time period of the lunar cycle are times of rest, meditation, homeostasis, and balance. It is truly one of the better times to finalize or complete resolution to any conflicts in your life. Time to remove obstacles and break through barriers. The Balsamic Moon phase will be described in details along with suggested solo practices.
Herbs and energy work have long been a part of cross cultural traditions to safeguard people, places, and sacred spaces. Some methods may now seem archaic, but in contemporary society there's a growing need for boundaries and protections from certain elements such as environmental hazards, toxic emotions, chaos, crisis, and conflict.
Learn about boundary medicines especially for the Balsamic Moon and create your own herbal preparation to take home.
Your instructor is Gigi Stafne who is an experienced practitioner in realms of plant spirit medicine and nordic shamanism pathways
Pregister: $50
Plus materials fee of $15 you may pay at the workshop
Herbs and Energy Practices for the Balsamic Moon
TBA 2024-2025
The Balsamic Moon is the dark phase of the moon, historically feared and misunderstood. However, the several days during this time period of the lunar cycle are times of rest, meditation, homeostasis, and balance. It is truly one of the better times to finalize or complete resolution to any conflicts in your life. Time to remove obstacles and break through barriers. The Balsamic Moon phase will be described in details along with suggested solo practices.
Herbs and energy work have long been a part of cross cultural traditions to safeguard people, places, and sacred spaces. Some methods may now seem archaic, but in contemporary society there's a growing need for boundaries and protections from certain elements such as environmental hazards, toxic emotions, chaos, crisis, and conflict.
Learn about boundary medicines especially for the Balsamic Moon and create your own herbal preparation to take home.
Your instructor is Gigi Stafne who is an experienced practitioner in realms of plant spirit medicine and nordic shamanism pathways
Pregister: $50
Plus materials fee of $15 you may pay at the workshop
Ancestral Medicines
Inside of every human being reside the bloodlines and storylines of our ancestors.
We have the ability to go inside, listen, and learn from these wise ones.
Ancestral teachings live in our blood, bones, heart, and soul.
The ancestors are waiting for us to listen their wisdom.
It is said, be still and know.
September 20, 2024
This is a very special day we have planned for you.
A day of eight inspiring people who will speak from the heart about their ancestral medicine traditions.
Spend one hour or one day listening to various ancestral storylines of traditional healing arts as described by descendent daughters, granddaughters, and great granddaughters who embrace significant ancestral medicines.
We wish we could all be gathered together in person around the ancient campfire or seated around the kitchen table, instead this day of special guests will be by video or audio experience. Once you have registered you'll receive the seminar code to access. This day begins at 10am and wraps up 3:30pm Central Time. Listen to one or all of these inspiring cross cultural medicine presenters. Introduction begins at 10am CT.
Storytellers and Medicine Keepers Include:
Ana Dotzler, Mexico, Thuy Tong, Vietnamese Traditions, Bethany Jacobson and Amanda Lonsdorf, Volva Stav Tradition-Nordic Staff Carrying Women, Elena Mikitina, Siberian Healing Traditions, Gigi Risberg Stafne, Nordic Karelian & Sami Traditions, Diane Willson, Abenaki First Nation Tradition.
Kitchen Table Medicine
The final section of the day will be a facilitated discussion where you'll be able to share medicine stories of your elders. Gigi, tijhe fireweed, will also offer you tools to continue this sacred journey of re-collecting the medicine ways of your ancestors.
Ancestral Medicines Day: $75 entire day of talks
Registration: Zelle 715-642-5760 or PayPal [email protected]
Once registered you will receive a special seminar code and schedule of the talks ranging from 10am to 3:30pm Central Time.
Questions? Please reach Gigi: [email protected]
URBAN HERBALS
and
Winter Ills and Chills? Herbs to the Rescue!
with Gigi Stafne at the
DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL
Urban Herbal! with instructor Gigi Stafne at the Duluth Folk School, Duluth, MN, Lake Superior region August 31, 2024 (10am-4:30 CT).
Winter Ills and Chills? Herbs to the Rescue!
Duluth Folk School
October 20, 2024
10am-4pm
Both classes fill fast. Register for one or both through the Folk School and register directly, not with Green Wisdom: 218-216-6929 or [email protected]
Winter Ills and Chills? Herbs to the Rescue!
Duluth Folk School
October 20, 2024
10am-4pm
Both classes fill fast. Register for one or both through the Folk School and register directly, not with Green Wisdom: 218-216-6929 or [email protected]
Mabon Medicines: Being Deeply Rooted
Select from several options:
2-day course at North House Folk School
October 10-12, 2025
with instructor Gigi Stafne
Reconnect and remember your true wild nature, shifting into autumn season, aligning with the earth element. Join Gigi as she weaves in traditional northern medicine wisdom with new ways to align with the earth. In doing so, you'll improve your state of balance, health and happiness. On a collective level, these practices may help humanity heal while living lightly on this precious planet.
In Mabon Medicines you'll:
~Explore the earth element and energetics of this autumn season
~Align with nature, creating lifestyle changes from work to play
~Learn about significant autumn northern traditions and celebrations
~Explore the world of tastes, foods, herbs, essences, colors and sounds
~Experiment with herb formulations and applications to help your body this season and prepare for early winter
~Create sacred space for yourself
In the herbalism portion of this course, learn to create teas, tinctures and more with autumn roots, barks and berries to take home with you.
North House Folk School Course
Saturday-Sunday, October 12-13, 2024
Full Days
Must register for this one via NHFS: www.northhouse.org 888.387.9762
Location: Grand Marais, MN, along North Shore of Lake Superior
Friday, October 18, 2024 Workshop
1-3pm CT
White Bear Lake Center for the Arts (MN)
Must register for this one via White Bear: [email protected]
or 651-407-0597 WhiteBearArts.org
Join longtime continuing education instructor Gigi Stafne MH, ND at the Northwood Campuses in Northwest/Northern/West Central Wisconsin for these 2024 Health and Wellness Courses.
Consumer Course:
What to look for in herbal supplements
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
1-3pm
Courses are in-person at Rice Lake Northwood campus or virtually from home or another Northwood campus.
Herbs for Spring Detox
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
1-3pm
Women's Health Naturally
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1-3pm
Winter Herbs for Respiratory Health
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Register directly through Northwood Campuses
Questions? email Melissa: [email protected]
Course cost: $17.50/$12.50 for seniors
Herbalism for Midwives in Minneapolis
Trainer, Gigi Stafne MH, ND
All details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herbalism-for-midwives-tickets-958669796167?aff=oddtdtcreator
Trainer, Gigi Stafne MH, ND
All details here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herbalism-for-midwives-tickets-958669796167?aff=oddtdtcreator
Soul Nourishment and Seasonal Self Care with Gigi Stafne
November 30-December 1, 2024
at Golden Light Retreat Center
near Green Bay, WI-Lake Michigan
Most of us are craving time away to reflect and reset. This is the perfect weekend getaway to do just that before winter blows in. Dive into a weekend of restoration, nourishment, and natural self care techniques to serve you well during this seasonal shift, but also for a lifetime.
Each morning there will be a body and soul focus activity: shedding the emotional and energetic toxins of life; shifting with the seasons and aligning with earth energies; journaling for a more calm, contemplative, and creative life; handcrafting heartfelt herbal goodness for a special self care kit to take home. Outside of group sessions there is ample time to sit in nature, eat nourishing meals, indulge in solo time, or connect with others in soulful conversations.
Workshop Times: 9:30am-3:30 Saturday-Sunday
Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included
Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast. Please register for lodging via Golden Light Retreat Center, as well.
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.
November 30-December 1, 2024
at Golden Light Retreat Center
near Green Bay, WI-Lake Michigan
Most of us are craving time away to reflect and reset. This is the perfect weekend getaway to do just that before winter blows in. Dive into a weekend of restoration, nourishment, and natural self care techniques to serve you well during this seasonal shift, but also for a lifetime.
Each morning there will be a body and soul focus activity: shedding the emotional and energetic toxins of life; shifting with the seasons and aligning with earth energies; journaling for a more calm, contemplative, and creative life; handcrafting heartfelt herbal goodness for a special self care kit to take home. Outside of group sessions there is ample time to sit in nature, eat nourishing meals, indulge in solo time, or connect with others in soulful conversations.
Workshop Times: 9:30am-3:30 Saturday-Sunday
Workshop Fee: $333, lunch included
Lodging Options: $38 camping, $63 Shared Cabin, $103 Single Cabin Room + tax. Includes 1-night lodging, 1 dinner, & breakfast. Please register for lodging via Golden Light Retreat Center, as well.
- Registration link for the class: https://glh.as.me/seasonalselfcare
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an activist, educator and writer within ecological, health justice and natural medicine fields. She was long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally and is current Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine in the Upper Midwest United States and Ontario, Canada.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a $50.00 cancellation fee will be given until 15 days prior to workshop date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Exceptions are not made to this policy.
Coping With Compassion Fatigue
Nourishment for Caregivers
|
February 7, 8, 9, 2024 11am-1pm CT In-Person Chippewa Valley, WI and virtually from your home or office In our past national Trauma Trainings it became clear there's a growing need for support, guidance, and continuing education as caregivers and helping professionals assist those struggling with severe illnesses, diseases, emotional trauma, natural disasters or civil unrest. Workers and volunteers need personal and professional support in these difficult work situations, as well as innovative natural medicine skills to sustain one's personal well-being while in their helping roles. If you are coping with compassion fatigue, trauma, or high intensity stress that impacts healthful living this 3-part training is for you. Recent years have been some of the most challenging for caregivers This year national trauma trainer Gigi Stafne MH, ND, will be facilitating and teaching this 3-part virtual and in-person program to help you nourish your personal and professional life as you do this incredibly important humanitarian work at this time in the world. This series goes far deeper than the usual 'caring for the caregiver' workshop. Please email Gigi directly to receive an email containing course outline information: [email protected] Tuition: $150 Register at least 10 days prior to training Request Registration Form: [email protected] Submit form with tuition payment or use our school's PayPal Please note in some cases your employer will pay for this training or reimburse you ~Green Wisdom School Certificate of Completion Awarded~ "I invite you to join me for the training this year. Please take gentle care of yourself today and always. Do what feeds and nourishes your soul!" ~Gigi Questions about registration, locations? Contact Gigi directly: [email protected] |
NATIONAL TRAUMA TRAINING
A national trauma training to assist caregivers, crisis workers and clinicians with new methods of compassionate CAM care delivery
Trauma Training Topics
Training Introduction: Healing the Human Tribal Circle, Personal and Collective Stressors Felt By Community Healers, Health Justice Advocates, and other Professionals
Unit One: Foundations in Crisis Intervention, Compassionate Care, Clinical Definitions of Trauma & PTSD. Stressors, Coping Skills & Adaptation, CAM Modalities as Resources for those in Crisis and Transition
Unit Two: Time for Solutions!
Natural & Botanical Medicine for Stress, Trauma, and PTSD:
Herbs, Flower Essences, Foods & Supplements
Unit Three: Herbs and Wellness Support for Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse.
Caregiver Stress: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma.
Designing a Personal Wellness Care Plan.
Email our office for a registration form or register directly via Zelle: 715-642-5760 or PayPal: [email protected]
Dates/Times/Tuition:
Training Unit One: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (3-6pm)
Training Unit Two: Friday, August 9, 2024 (9am-noon)
Training Unit Three: Friday, August 9, 2024 (1-5pm)
Another option for this training is later August 2024:
Training Units 1-3 (above): Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (Noon-5pm) and Thursday, August 29, 2024 (Noon-5pm).
Must enroll in units 1-3 in order to receive training certificate.
Total tuition for units 1-3: $195 if all three are paid at once
Student tuition for units 1-3: $150
Our currently enrolled Advanced Master Herb Students discounted tuition rate: $100
Pre-registration and full tuition must be paid 5-7 days prior to trainings.
Location: Eau Claire, WI (approx 1+ hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN)
email: [email protected]
~Open to the public and practitioners seeking clinical training~
The Ancient Art of Assessments
Naturopathic Clinical Assessment Skills Training
2024 dates TBA
April 15, 2023
9am-3pm
Golden Light Retreat Center
Near Green Bay, WI/Lake Michigan
Instructor: Gigi Stafne MH, ND
Special Note: Please scroll way down for a similar training May 11-12, 2023 held in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin (Eau Claire, WI) with Gigi Stafne as the trainer; hosted by River Prairie Apothecary.
Seeking additional clinical assessment skills as a natural medicine practitioner? Acquire and practice gentle, non-intrusive assessments to help yourself, friends, family and clients. Learn tools and techniques that are ancient yet hold an important place in contemporary clinical CAM practices
Clinical Assessment Training Topics Include:
Plus peer-to-peer clinical assessment time in class
Instructor: Gigi Stafne, MH
Tuition: $225 Register via Golden Light Retreat Center: [email protected]
Certificate Received After Completion
Introduction to IRIDOLOGY
The eyes are the mirrors to the soul.
That ancient saying is accurate.
Iridology is a natural medicine modality and technique that identifies patterns, colorations, markings and other characteristics of the iris that can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic constitution, health and dis-ease patterns.
In this course you'll learn about the basic Iridology constitutional types, how to 'map' and read the body systems, then acquire beginner skills to learn how to identify markings that indicate health and disease in the human body.
Gigi Stafne is a Master Iridologist who studied in Boulder, Colorado (cert: 1995) with Dr. Farida Sharan who is an international educator, clinician and writer. Gigi is internationally recognized in North America with international certification and in the United Kingdom.
Friday, April 14, 2023
6-9pm
Training Tuition: $111
If trainees have interest, Gigi will host a second step Iridology training.
Please register and schedule all of the above directly via: [email protected]
Stafne teaches a similar inspiring online course on these topics. Work at your own pace from home this winter. Visit this website, COURSES, then click ONLINE COURSES or email her directly: [email protected]
UPDATES: There will be a similar training to the above held in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin, as well. Details include: Thursday, May 11, 2023 (4-7pm CT) AND Friday, May 12, 2023 (9:30-3:30pm CT).
Register through Kerri Kiernan, River Prairie Apothecary via the link below. Full training tuition for this certificate level program is: $275. Register early, as the training programs fill fast:
https://riverprairieapothecary.square.site/education
April 15, 2023
9am-3pm
Golden Light Retreat Center
Near Green Bay, WI/Lake Michigan
Instructor: Gigi Stafne MH, ND
Special Note: Please scroll way down for a similar training May 11-12, 2023 held in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin (Eau Claire, WI) with Gigi Stafne as the trainer; hosted by River Prairie Apothecary.
Seeking additional clinical assessment skills as a natural medicine practitioner? Acquire and practice gentle, non-intrusive assessments to help yourself, friends, family and clients. Learn tools and techniques that are ancient yet hold an important place in contemporary clinical CAM practices
Clinical Assessment Training Topics Include:
- Diverse styles in patients and practitioners
- Basic body constitutions in naturopathy
- The elements and body constitutions
- Facial Features Assessment
- Human body scents and what they mean
- Introduction to tongue assessment
- Body time clock and systems assessment
Plus peer-to-peer clinical assessment time in class
Instructor: Gigi Stafne, MH
Tuition: $225 Register via Golden Light Retreat Center: [email protected]
Certificate Received After Completion
Introduction to IRIDOLOGY
The eyes are the mirrors to the soul.
That ancient saying is accurate.
Iridology is a natural medicine modality and technique that identifies patterns, colorations, markings and other characteristics of the iris that can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic constitution, health and dis-ease patterns.
In this course you'll learn about the basic Iridology constitutional types, how to 'map' and read the body systems, then acquire beginner skills to learn how to identify markings that indicate health and disease in the human body.
Gigi Stafne is a Master Iridologist who studied in Boulder, Colorado (cert: 1995) with Dr. Farida Sharan who is an international educator, clinician and writer. Gigi is internationally recognized in North America with international certification and in the United Kingdom.
Friday, April 14, 2023
6-9pm
Training Tuition: $111
If trainees have interest, Gigi will host a second step Iridology training.
Please register and schedule all of the above directly via: [email protected]
Stafne teaches a similar inspiring online course on these topics. Work at your own pace from home this winter. Visit this website, COURSES, then click ONLINE COURSES or email her directly: [email protected]
UPDATES: There will be a similar training to the above held in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin, as well. Details include: Thursday, May 11, 2023 (4-7pm CT) AND Friday, May 12, 2023 (9:30-3:30pm CT).
Register through Kerri Kiernan, River Prairie Apothecary via the link below. Full training tuition for this certificate level program is: $275. Register early, as the training programs fill fast:
https://riverprairieapothecary.square.site/education
grace & grit
This is a unique get together for women 50+ who want to focus on optimal living during changing, challenging times. Grace and Grit is a safe space for women who share an interest in deepening their wisdom during these wild personal and collective times. Rather than succumb to invisibility, ill health or apathy, we will focus on being inspired! You've heard Gigi say that most herbalism, health and wellness classes in the United States focus on the younger years, halting just after the developmental phase of menopausal years. Then what? What about the next 10, 20, 30 years of women's lives? Similarly, the health and wellness industry often focuses on "anti-aging" products rather than supporting and sustaining optimal health in our wisdom years. Let's get creative and excited again! Gather new information and engage in a personal reset for life with us in this workshop.
Topics you'll learn more about:
Herbs for grace and grit to help women age well
Brain boosting foods and herbs (Nootropics)
Inflammation, joint flexibility supplements and supports
Sexual health as we age
and breakout brainstorming discussions on
Stressful challenges and ways to cope with current issues related to your family, relationships, finances, caregiving, health and other issues important to you.
Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm CT
Cost: $120
Location: This gathering will be held at The SoulSource Retreat Center
in Southern Wisconsin https://thesoulsource.com/
Tea, Coffee and Snacks Provided
Lunch on own
This workshop has been cancelled. Watch for a rescheduled date/time. Would you like to host this program at your home or site with a circle of friends and colleagues? Reach Gigi directly for an exploratory discussion: [email protected]