HERBAL ENERGETICS

The Herbal Energetics Mastercourse is designed to deepen your energetic understanding, holistic interpretation and practical application of therapeutic herbal medicines.

Humoral theory is the Western Herbal Medicine version of traditional energetic models of practice such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine theories. Many natural health practitioners have an interest in western energetics, but might not have an understanding of how this knowledge can really enhance modalities to deepen clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Humoral theory was the dominant medical paradigm in the west at the time of Hippocrates and Galen. It incorporates many influences from diet, lifestyle, environmental seasons, nutrition and herbal medicines as well as an individual’s attitudes, emotions and habitual tendencies. All these factors combine to create a truly holistic approach to treatment.

Naturopaths often look towards Eastern medicine to provide answers to energetic questions we have, yet they also occur within historical traditional Western medicine. Humoral theory is not well understood today, perhaps because in the west the science paradigm prevailed and the focus moved from holism to reductionist assessments. However, there is a growing interest in understanding the Western model of energetic influences, particularly within naturopathic and herbal medicine studies.

Every person is made up of the four humours and elements that can vary in predominance depending on many factors including constitution, lifestyle and dietary habits. In this course we cover in detail the most common characteristics and patient management solutions that you can add to your existing practice.

Herbal Energetics is suitable for Naturopaths and Herbalists who wish to deepen their understanding of traditional energetics. We delve deep into the degrees of herbal influences, explore the variance of tissue states and break down the patient assessment techniques by identifying signs and symptoms through the energetic lens.

You will develop a thorough understanding of the humours, elements, temperatures, herbal degrees, tissue states, physical signs, astrological influences, constitutional types and more! You will be able to match a person picture to a unique herbal, nutritional and lifestyle remedy. There is also a strong focus on understanding plant chemistry, physiology, toxicology and herbal manufacturing methods.

This course provides a unique approach as it combines the energetics with plant chemistry and herbal manufacturing techniques. There is a strong influence of evidence based medicine and incorporating energetics into your existing clinical skill set.


Live and Interactive online course!

Learn all about the temperament qualities, tissue states and the tangible effects of energetic herbal medicines.

Explore the phytochemistry (plant constituents) and their expression of energetics and relationship to the tissue states.

Cover the influence of varying herbal manufacturing methods on the therapeutic properties of herbal medicine  energetics.

Discover the similarities and differences between the Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic Energetic approaches to commonly used herbal medicines.

Deepen your understanding of the elements and their relationship to the body, mind, emotions, spirit and environment.

Determine the constitutions and temperaments by learning the different physical presentations in people. Including tongue diagnosis, iridology, nails and other key body signs.

Innovative, practical, theoretical, inspiring, relative and grounded in traditional evidence

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Topics covered in each module

Practical, theoretical and grounded in traditional evidence

  • Deep study of herbal therapeutics including matching the plant chemistry to the energetics

  • Discover the tissue states and how to use herbs to treat out of balance states

  • Herbal medicine manufacturing and preparations and using herbs in the diet

  • Dietary influences, food and beverage choices and eating habits

  • Attitudes, predispositions and natural motivations

  • Exercise, movement and resting tendencies

  • Astrological influences with people and herbal medicines

  • Influence of seasonal changes, weather and immediate environment

Herbal Energetics

Professional Education CPE course. Spaces are limited. Suitable for herbalists and Naturopaths who have a good understanding of energetics.

Course structure

A live and interactive course designed to support your practical skills. Each module/month includes:

  • Module lessons, interactive with workbook notes

  • 3 x 20 minute webinars with presentation notes to watch and understand the content in more detail at your convenience

  • 12 x 1 hour zoom monthly discussion group where you can interact with your colleagues and discuss your cases confidentially

  • Detailed presentation notes that you can refer back to often

  • Questionnaires and clinic charts that are uniquely created by Holistic Studio

  • Questions, prompts and guidance for your individualised holistic consultations

  • Real case studies and treatment plan examples

  • Lifetime access to Holistic Studio Herbal Energetics discussion forum

Bonus material included

  • Round Table mentoring group: 6 months access

    Gain access to the Round Table monthly mentoring group. Here we discuss cases through the Western energetic lens and interpret the modern and traditional approaches to naturopathic practice. Includes weekly emails with practice tips, recipes and more.

  • Unique private practitioner discussion forum: Lifetime access

    Join the course and receive lifetime access to the Holistic Studio community. Engage with your colleagues and share your experiences with the learning materials and clients. Join like-minded people and develop your networks. Continue to learn from each other for many years to come.

  • Get your CPE: up to 18 hours

    Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certifications and points are available.

HERBAL ENERGETICS

  • Build Client Rapport

    Deepen the understanding of your clients' natural motivations and restrictions to while enhancing their self awareness. Improve patient outcomes with a more individualised treatment plan.

  • Individual Treatment Plans

    Recommend truly personalised and individual treatments. Discover how to easily recognise therapeutic interventions to suit each temperament that people will enjoy and use immediately.

  • Embody An Holistic Approach

    Truly integrate the physical, mental, emotional, environmental and spiritual understandings of your clients into a unique approach that clients will respond well to. Utilise all resources available to create treatments that suit the individual lifestyle.

  • Deepen Your Herbal Knowledge

    Bring a new, yet ancient, understanding to the herbal medicines you frequently use. Cover plant chemistry, manufacturing, parts of plant used and different application techniques.

  • Apply Immediately In Your Practice

    Practical techniques are discussed that you can easily implement into your practice. Questionnaires, case taking tools and easy to implement suggestions are included.

  • Professional Level Course

    Suitable for Qualified Naturopaths and Herbalists and final year students. A prior understanding of pharmacology, herbal medicine and consultation skills is required for this course.

Herbal Energetics

Professional Education CPE course. Spaces are limited. Suitable for herbalists and Naturopaths who have a good understanding of energetics.

Energetic course comparison

Are you trying to decide which Energetics course is right for you?

The Constitutional Energetics Course (suitable for all modalities) covers the Western humors, TCM and Ayurvedic energetics with a focus on diet, lifestyle and personality in great detail. It is a good foundational course for those who want to really understand energetic approaches. The Herbal Energetics Course (suitable for herbalists and naturopaths) requires a foundational understanding of energetics and Western humours as it focuses more on tissue states, degrees and the herbs themselves. 

Here is a breakdown of the topics in each course and how they compare.

You can do one of the courses, one at a time, or both at once with the bundle.

Please enquire if you would like to understand which course would suit you.




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