This most recent offering of this course is full and registration is closed.
This same Clinical Herbalist training is also available on an individual basis and to private small groups.
Our communities need more clinical herbalists.
You have my full support in your herbal journey!
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How does an herbalist take all the information gathered from one’s own experience
+ readings, classes, workshops, conferences, round tables, webinars and blogs and actually apply it to a real life situation with a client who comes asking for help?
This stage of herbal learning and doing is Clinical Herbalism.
It is working 1:1 with a person:
~first gathering information
~then devoting thoughtful time to assessing what is happening for the person
~and finally, sharing a plan that is used to help bring the person back to a healthier, more balanced state.
Being a clinical herbalist draws upon every experience and bit of information the herbalist has acquired over the years.
Like every Craft and Art, it is an ongoing learning process that is both deeply rewarding and challenging. Doing clinical work is an lifetime learning experience. Becoming a Clinical Herbalist is the foundation to this lifetime journey.
The idea of practicing clinical herbalism can be daunting, even overwhelming at first.
In this class, we will move step by step through the stages of doing an herbal consult
+ provide demonstrations of each step
+ include extensive written notes
+ do complete consults in class.
The goal of this program is to provide you with the resources, information, notes, experience and confidence to begin doing herbal consults on your own.
This program is designed to get you started doing clinical consultations – safely and effectively.
At the end of the course, you will have:
+ a 55 page workbook written from my personal clinical experience. It is written as a step-by-step guide and an ongoing reference
+ step by step knowledge to move through the consult process
+ know how to perform a productive intake
+ create a workable plan for the client
+ know how to do the follow-up (Follow Ups are often missing in herbal education yet are an essential skill to have)
My Background as a Clinical Herbalist
My practice of clinical herbalism is a combination of studying with Dr. Tieraona LowDog, MD and Paul Bergner, mixed with my own clinical experience.
In 1995, I completed the Clinical Herbalist program with Tieraona at her herb school/clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Her approach was a combination of a lifetime as a traditional herbalist + her medical knowledge.
At the time, there were few herb programs in the US that offered clinical training and this was a rare and special opportunity.
Since then, I have studied extensively with Paul Bergner in both a wide range of advanced clinical topics + his specific approach to performing an herbal consult.
2026 marks my 31st year of practicing and teaching herbal medicine and offering herbal consults to the herb community in the Southwest.
My bio is here
Schedule
Weekend 1 –
Saturday
The Herbal Consult is addressed in detail, using the format in the class workbook.
Sunday
Herbal Consults are demonstrated with the group with time for feedback, discussion and Q&A
Homework
Each person commits to do at least one complete consult outside of class during the month between weekends 1 & 2.
1:1 email or phone guidance with me is offered as needed to do this consult.
Weekend 2 –
Saturday
Herbal Round Table – People will share their consult experience, their challenges and the Final Plan that was given to the client.
There is time for discussion and Q&A.
Sunday
The Follow Up stage of an herbal consult is demonstrated with the group.
These Follow Ups will be done with the same client from the previous month.
Throughout the weekend, one or more clinical/advanced topics will be presented depending on the time available.
Homework
Each person commits to do a complete Follow Up outside of class during the month between weekends 2 & 3.
1:1 email or phone guidance with me is offered as needed to do this consult.
Weekend 3 –
Herbal Round Table – Discussion of the follow ups, more Q&A + one or more clinical/advanced topics will be presented depending on the time available and topics from the consults.
How to Apply
First, send an email to mmasek@theforagerspath.com with the following info:
~Your name, city and state and phone number
~Your formal herb education including specific teachers and name of the herb schools and conferences.
~Your actual experience working with healing plants – growing, wildcrafting, medicine making, formulas you’ve used, health conditions you’ve worked with, etc.
The more details you include, the better.
Next, we will schedule a phone interview.
My goal is to ensure you and this program are a good match and that everyone involved understands the expectations.
Cost
The total cost is $TBD
A discounted price of $TBD is offered if payment in full is received by TBD.
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An installment plan is offered at $
The installment payments are due on
