Foundations of Herbalism
A four-week class to deepen your relationship with plant medicine. Tuesday nights July 14th - August 4th
Gain an in-depth understanding of the medicinal properties of several herbs for common ailments
Learn the basics of medicine making: Make your own herbal teas, tinctures, vinegars, and oils
Get to know the plants growing around us
Betsy's knowledge and enthusiasm made learning about local plants an absolute joy! I now walk through my neighborhood with a new appreciation for urban nature. Highly recommend!
Past students say. . .
[The content] is well detailed without being overwhelming, and the information is clear and easy to understand! I also loved the conversation portion of this class.
The class was especially helpful for me since I don’t have any background in herbalism, it gave me so much information about what herbs I can start looking into.
It was excellent and informational
Foundations of Herbalism
Tuesday Nights July 14th - August 4th
6:30pm - 8:30pm Outdoors at Horner Park
Foundations of Herbalism is a four-week class meeting Tuesday evenings from July 14th through August 4th. Each class will include a mix of experiential activities, information, stories, and time connecting directly with plants. This class includes explicit critiques of racism, capitalism, settler-colonialism, and discussion of how marginalization impacts our bodies and our relationship to herbs. Class includes “homeplay” (like homework but without the stress) each week to deepen the knowledge learned during class.
Registration now open!!!
A four-week class to deepen your relationship with plant medicine. Tuesday nights July 14th - August 4th. Sliding scale pricing available for those who need it. If you need a sliding scale price lower than the prices listed, please contact me for options.
This class is for you if:
You want to use herbal remedies for yourself and your community, but you aren’t sure how
You buy expensive herbal products and wonder if you could make them yourself.
You have studied herbs on your own informally and want the chance to learn from an experienced herbalist.
You are looking for an herbalism class that makes explicit connections between herbal medicine, racial capitalism, and struggles for justice
More about my teaching lens
I believe that as a teacher the most profound and transformational thing I can offer is for students to directly experience plants and learn from the plants themselves. I offer guidance and support, along with information, to faciliate student transformation.
My passion for herbal medicine is rooted in my belief that life is sacred. Connecting to plants is one way to reconnect to the sacredness of life
This class includes explicit discussion of how racism, capitalism, settler colonialism, and other forms of marginalization undermine the inherent sacredness of life. We will discuss on these dynamics of marginalisation impact our bodies, our relationship to herbs, and the field of herbal medicine.
My herbal training
In 2006 I attended my first herbal medicine training with the late Michael Moore,. I began my journey into holistic healing because I saw how the medical system wasn’t helping people, and I wanted to be able to offer something better.
Over the next several years I continued my herbal training, including completing community herbalist programs at the Maryland University of Integrative Medicine and the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. I also studied with the late Frank Cook and assisted at the Green Farmacy garden of the late Jim Duke. More recently I studied online at the People’s Medicine School and in a 1:1 mentorship with herbalist Janice Marsh-Prelesnik.
I have taught herbalism classes at the Glastonbury Institute for Sustainable Living, Garret Wellness Center, Azadi Folk School, Wild Ginger Herbal Center, and Baltimore Free School.
I am also a Certified Professional Midwife and Licensed Massage Therapist. I have supported hundreds of families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as a midwife, labor support and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator. In my holistic healing practice I incorporate herbs and massage as integrated wellness support.
I am passionate about equity and justice in holistic healthcare and strive to be accountable for my own actions and support others in accountability. I am also a street medic and support movements by offering first aid at actions and demonstrations.
If you're interested in the class, but have questions, fill out this form, but have questions before you purchase, complete the form. We can set up a complimentary 30-minute call to see if we’re a good match.