Welcome to the Florida School of Holistic Living

We are a nonprofit educational organization at the intersection of teaching herbalism, holistic living and environmental consciousness. For over 20 years, we’ve guided students along their plant paths through training, classes, and workshops. In recent years, we’ve added virtual offerings to our schedule as well, making it possible to grow our community.

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Herbalism Training

Our three-part Core Curriculum:
Roots of Herbalism
Family Herbalist Program
Community Herbalist Program

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Live Classes

Herbalism Workshops
Continuing Education Units
Wild Weeds Plant Walks
In-Person and Virtual Classes
Single Classes & Class Series

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Evergreen Classes

We record our most popular live classes and offer them as on-demand virtual classes you can complete from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule!

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Current Herbalist Trainings with Open Registration

Our three-part core curriculum guides you along your herbalism journey to becoming a Community Herbalist. Learn more about our Herbalist Trainings here or select the class you’re ready for below.

Featured Live Class

Outside our Herbalist Training Program, we offer classes throughout the year intended for students of all levels of experience. All classes at the Florida School of Holistic Living are designed to support your education to a better quality of life, and most offer continuing education units for licensed Massage Therapists, Nurses, Midwives, Dietitians, and Acupuncturists. Below are our upcoming live in-person and online classes.

Coming Up with The Natural Nurse®

Dr. Ellen Kamhi, PhD & RN, teaches online with us throughout the year. Known as The Natural Nurse® she has extensive background and knowledge in holistic caretaking, health, and herbal remedies. Her classes make for excellent sources of continuing education for nurses, midwives, dietitians, massage therapists, and acupuncturists. CEUs are available on most of her classes when you select the CEU add-on at checkout.

Discounted Tuition & On-Demand Sales

We offer early bird discounts on tuition for all our classes when you register before a certain date. And, throughout the year, we like to share select sales on our evergreen on-demand classes. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for announcements on ways to save!

The gifts of nature
and teachings of ancestors
bring us health and peace through
the challenges of modern life.

Dig your fingers in the soil with us,
and let’s plant seeds of healing together…

Free Video Classes available on YouTube!

Check out our monthly Plant Profiles, previous classes and class highlights, recipes, Q&A sessions, and much more on our YouTube channel!

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  Plant Profile: Usnea
  Usnea’s nickname, “lungs of the forest,” comes from its sponge-like action to absorb airborne particulates. However, this means that it’s susceptible to over-pollution. In fact, it’s believed that when lichens like Usnea disappear, it’s a warning that the air quality in the area is harmful. 
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  Plant Profile: Marshmallow
  Native to Europe, it has also been naturalized in the Americas. As per its name, it grows in marshy habitats, the edges of wetlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial that grows 2-4 feet high and has several wooly stems. The leaves are usually 1-3 inches long and serrate; the flowers are purple in color and 1-2 inches in diameter.
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  Plant Profile: Saw Palmetto
  The Florida School of Holistic Living’s plant of the month for September 2022. Latin name: Serenoa repens, Uses: Berries!

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