2008 KHY Herbal Apprenticeship Program
at both Crescent Moon Herbals
(Rev. 10/24/06)
"Everyone has a doctor in him or her, we just have to help it in its work.
Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.”
~ Hippocrates ~
Receive a certificate in KHY Herbal Medicine
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine is the use of plants for their therapeutic effects upon the body. Herbal medicine employs many different types of plants ranging in strength from tonic herbs which can be taken with relative safety, to plants which may have toxicity and must be used only by trained professionals. In the
What is the history of herbal medicine?
Herbal Medicine is the oldest known form of medicine. Every culture utilized some form of herbal medicine. In fact, medical doctors in the
What about herbal certification?
In the
Can an herbalist practice medicine?
The practice of medicine is legally restricted to those individuals who have a license to practice from the state in which they are providing service. Generally speaking, the practice of medicine is defined as diagnosis and prescription, with a focus on the treatment of disease (please check with your local state to see the exact legal definition). Many professionals who already possess a license to treat patients, such as medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, physician's assistants and acupuncturist have now incorporated herbal medicine into their practice. Today licensed practitioners who wish to include herbal medicine in their practice often employ an herbalist.
There are no restrictions regarding using herbal medicine for your own use, teaching other about herbal uses and manufacturing herbal products (teas, tinctures, ointments, etc.)
What can I expect from the KHY Herbal Certification Program?
The KHY Herbal Certification Program offers a variety of classes and learning environments within its 6-month program. Some classes are formal classroom instruction; others are field-oriented classes. The principal instructor for the KHY Herbal Certification is Christopher Bashaw. Christopher has been a practicing herbalist through most of his 20+ year career as a Registered Nurse. The classes for 2007 will be taught at:
Crescent Moon Herbals LLC
Telephone: 207-457-1114
E-mail: crescentmoonherbals@excite.com
Web-site: www.crescentmoonherbals.com
The KHY Herbal Certification Program is not a full time school. The course consists of one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for 6 months with an additional 40 hours of approved internship which must be completed before the end of the program.
This internship must be with a provider(s) who utilizes herbal medicine in their practice and must be arranged by the student and pre-approved by Christopher Bashaw. Any additional costs charged by the mentor to student during internship will be incurred by the student and is not part of the tuition fee.
The KHY Herbal Certification Program is an entry level apprenticeship program. KHY Herbal Certification Program is offered to those who desire an in-depth herbal program. It is a beginning level program which assumes the students have had little or no formal study of herbs. The program is held one weekend a month for six months. It combines didactic study with practical hands-on learning. This program offers a unique opportunity to totally immerse oneself in the world of wellness and herbs.
Over the course of study you will learn about many herbal topics including: Herb Identification; Wild Craft Gathering; Drying and Storage; Making Herbal Teas and Tinctures; Herbs for the Digestive, Nervous, Immune and Circulatory Systems; Herbs for Women's and Men’s Health; Herbal Energetics and Herbal Formulations; Exploring Energy Healing Modalities and many other topics including basic anatomy and pathophysiology.
As a participant you will learn the gentle cycles and rhythms of the plants as they develop and change through the seasons. Together with the plants, we will discover our own rhythms and connection back to the Great Mother we call Earth.
The KHY Herbal Certification Program offer is different from many other herbal programs in a number of ways. The program was designed by Christopher Bashaw, a RN and the Soke of the Kosho Hoho Yooga system, a practicing herbalist and energy healer/shamanic practitioner. The approach is towards a more holistic education.
Students learn about the medicinal plants, the (wild) life that is around us and other healing modalities that promote health. Classes are not oversized. The apprenticeship program is limited to no more than 15 students to provide individual attention.
contact:
Crescent Moon Herbals LLC
Attention: Mary Lavoie
Telephone: 207-457-1114
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