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Begin The Journey...
The Way of the Herbalist is a foundational training in elemental herbalism, it is designed to teach you how to understand plants, forage with discernment, and confidently make your own medicine.
This is a self-paced, pre-recorded program delivered over 12 weeks. You can move through the content in your own rhythm, returning to the teachings whenever you need.
Rooted in an elemental framework we learn to see people and plants through the lens of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. This training brings structure and depth to your understanding of plants, individual constitutions and medicine making.
This is not a surface level introduction. It is a grounded, practical, and embodied approach to herbalism. It is an alternative for those considering studying a tertiary degree in naturopathy or herbalism. Herbalism is a way of life, and a lifelong journey.
Course Structure
AIR ~ Weeks 1–3
Breath • Mind • Nervous System
• The elemental framework of Air: Air constitution & Air plants
• Foraging ethics and plant identification
• Nervous system support through herbal nervines
Medicine Making:
• Incense
• Herbal infusions
• Flower essences
FIRE ~ Weeks 4–6
Metabolism • Heat • Transformation
• The elemental framework of Fire: Fire constitution & Fire plants
• Immune support and the stages of fever
• Wound healing, Red flags, contraindications & referrals
Medicine Making:
• Oxymels & fire ciders
• Herbal steaming
• Tinctures
WATER ~ Weeks 7-10
Womb • Intuition • Seasons
• The elemental framework of Water: water constitution & water plants
• The female reproductive cycle, and herbs to support each season
• Traditional diagnostic techniques, tongue and pulse.
Medicine Making:
• Glycerites
• Syrups
• Herbal elixirs
EARTH ~ Weeks 10–12
Digestion • Structure • Resilience
• The elemental framework of Earth: earth constitution & earth plants
• Digestive health & eating elementally through the six tastes
• Case taking foundations & Dosage principles
Medicine Making:
• Oil infusions
• Herbal pills and balls
• Balms and salves
Extra tools to help you learn
52 Page manual
Detailed recipes and herbal knowledge. A place to start your materia medica. Elemental journal prompts. Download the pdf and print out to have a physical copy.
WhatsApp support chat
All participants that purchase the offering have the option to join their peers in an online community for medicine making support and questions. This WhatsApp group is a peer community space (not teacher-led support)
Seasonal foraging guide
A beautifully simple PDF guide to help you attune to the rhythms of the Australian seasons and know what herbs to look for in your local environment.
Is This For You?
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This training is suited to those who:
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Want to begin making their own medicines
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Are seeking a grounded introduction to elemental herbalism
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Prefer to learn independently and in their own rhythm
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Are not yet ready for live mentorship
PRICING AND DATES
Investment & Access
The Way of the Herbalist — Home Study is a 12-week self-paced training.
Enrolments are open now.
Access begins immediately upon enrolment.
You are invited to move through the training slowly over 12 weeks, allowing time for integration, foraging, and medicine making.
Access remains available for 24 months from the date of enrolment.
Investment: $660 AUD
This recorded training includes the full foundational teachings, but does not include live mentorship, case study work, diagnostic training, or the pathway to teach and sell within Elemental Herbalism events.
Students who later choose to join the live 16-week mentorship will receive a credit toward their enrolment.
