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Roots of Herbalism - Intro to the Art & Science of Botanical Healing (Orlando)
Instructor - Emily Ruff
Roots of Herbalism is a two-session intensive course that introduces practical herbalism to both experienced health professionals and lay people alike. The course empowers students with the knowledge, tools, and experience to further their journey toward natural health and wellness.
Roots of Herbalism explores the philosophies of ecological Herbalism, the practices of herbal nutrition, and the foundations of holistic health. Students make their own herbal preparations, including tisanes and tinctures, to apply the knowledge they learn about the plants. Students learn 25 herbs and their uses, and receive plant material weekly to research at home.
~ Discover your relationship to plants and the environment, and its impact on your personal health
~ Explore the theory, philosophy, and history of ecological herbalism and ethnobotany
~ Understand the role of the nervous system and emotional, mental, and spiritual health in our physical wellbeing
~ Learn techniques to integrate herbal wellness into a daily lifestyle practice
~ Discuss important foundational nutritional principles to nourish your body's own healing capacity
~ Learn the botanical classification, parts used, and prominent medicinal uses of over 20 herbs from Native American and Western Materia Medica, to begin building your knowledge of herbs
~ Explore through hands-on experience how to make your own herbal preparations to apply your herbal knowledge through practical application, including tisanes, tinctures, infused oils, and topical applications
~ Learn how to integrate these ancient teachings into our modern day world
Roots of Herbalism is intended as an introduction for those who wish to help themselves and their families achieve radiant wellbeing through natural health. It is a practical course well-suited for laypeople and health professionals alike.
The course seeks to marry ancient traditions with the scientific context of our modern world. Our goal is to reclaim our herbal heritage and empower students to apply these teachings for optimum wellbeing in balance with today's society. We focus our study on plants which are common in the Native North American and Western European traditions, which grow native or can be easily cultivated in Florida.
When a student enrolls in this course, they are signing up to attend two five-hour class sessions on concurrent dates. In addition, students will have the opportunity meet in between course sessions, led by a teaching assistant, for further discussion and learning. Tuition for the course is $275, and includes herbal materials for experiential study and a course notebook, along with email guidance in between classes. Course textbook, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, may be purchased at fine bookstores, or at a discount through the school. We recommended the following readings in advance of first class: Gladstar, 1-19, 374-388.
Roots of Herbalism meets at FSHL's Main Campus Education Annex at 1109 E Concord St in Orlando FL Saturday Janaury 30 and Sunday January 31 from 11 am - 5 pm.
Roots of Herbalism is the prerequisite course to our Family Herbalist Certification, an educational program which empowers students to serve as primary health providers for their family and friends using natural methods. This program is prerequisite to our professional training, the Community Herbalist Certification Program, intended for those wishing to integrate these teachings into a professional or clinical setting.
Space in each class is limited, and these courses will fill quickly. CEUs are available for qualifying professions. To register or for more information, please visit www.HolisticLivingSchool.org or call 407-595-3731.
About the Instructor
Emily Ruff, Director of Education for the Florida School of Holistic Living, is a community herbalist and health educator who has practiced the art and science of plant healing for over a decade. Her studies have taken her around three continents, where she has studied under indigenous healers of many traditions.
Ms. Ruff inherits a strong background in gardening and botany from her family, including several generations of small farmers and botanists. She completed apprenticeships with Rosemary Gladstar and George D'Arcy, studied ethnobotany at the University of Central Florida, and studied flower essences extensively with the Bach Foundation. Her work has also taken her to the woods of Central Florida, where she lived off the grid and applied the principles of holistic living in an extensive experiential research setting.
Emily is an international speaker and is currently serving her local community as a board member of Slow Food Orlando. She has dedicated much of her work to preserving medicinal plants and their eco-systems as a member of United Plant Savers, and her recent work focuses on biodynamics, bioregionalism, and biorhythmic-influenced cultivation and healing. She is past-president of the Herb Society of Central Florida, and is a published author whose writing is frequently found in regional publications. She is recognized by membership in several professional organizations in the herbalism and holistic health field, and lectures throughout Florida to groups, organizations, garden clubs, and schools.
Testimonials
Herbal Studies courses at FSHL strike the perfect balance between rigorous coursework, in-depth readings and discussions, and hands-on experience with the herbs. Having almost completed the Family Herbalist certification course, I feel confident in my herbal and natural health knowledge, knowing that I can better take care of myself and the people I love. ~ Sarah Kate Moore, 2007 Graduate
Studying nutrition and herbalism at FSHL has been a life changing experience for me. Thanks to Emily, the wisdom of the plants has taken root in my soul, and will forever be a part of who I am. ~ Patty Coulton, Family Herbalism Student
For many years, I longed for a chance to deepen my knowledge of Herbs, but finding a place I felt comfortable doing so proved to be a challenge. Then one day I had a chance to listen to Emily speak about health and sustainability, and realized just how much knowledge she was willing to offer us. Upon meeting her she was gracious enough to welcome me into the school and her kind nature let me know that she was happy to guide me along my journey. I firmly believe taking herbal classes was the best decision I have ever made. In all my schooling, Emily is the most helpful, assertive teacher/Mentor I have ever had and I truly feel blessed to have been able to have such a wonderful guide on my path of all things holistic and herbal. She has left me with enough knowledge and confidence to pursue my career as a holistic healer. ~ Shannon Lockhart, 2009 Graduate
Mar. 27th, 2010, 11:00am - Mar. 28th, 2010, 5:00pm
Education Annex, 1109 E Concord St, Orlando $275.00 ($100 deposit)
Herbal materials and handouts are provided. Textbooks may be purchased at school store or online.