2017 Pre-Conference Intensives
We are pleased to be offering a variety of intensives before the conference on Thursday, September 28 for those who would like to go more in depth with their herbal studies. We have carefully selected a wide range of herbalists to teach these intensives.
You must pre-register for the half-day intensives to attend. Space is limited to offer more intimate classes with the presenters. Intensives are $45 each, if you sign up for both a morning and afternoon intensive, lunch will be included. Those signing up for one intensive have an option to purchase lunch.
There are three options for each session. Session One runs from 8am - 12pm. Session Two runs from 1pm - 5pm.
The intensives are as follows:
You must pre-register for the half-day intensives to attend. Space is limited to offer more intimate classes with the presenters. Intensives are $45 each, if you sign up for both a morning and afternoon intensive, lunch will be included. Those signing up for one intensive have an option to purchase lunch.
There are three options for each session. Session One runs from 8am - 12pm. Session Two runs from 1pm - 5pm.
The intensives are as follows:
Session One
Dr. Jody E. Noé, MS, ND
Medicinal Cannabis - 8 Hour Intensive - Part I
About Jody:
Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé serves as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Southeastern Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations, seminar and lecture series.
Dr. Noé is a founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy and the Naturopathic Oncology Association, and is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Noé’s specialty training in traditional herbal medicine, psychology and spirituality has made her a leader in the field of integrative medicine. Her background as a clinical research scientist and ethnobotanist has added a dimension of scientific knowledge to her traditional training that has made her a leading educator in her field. Visit her website: www.drjodyenoe.com/
Dr. Noé will also be teaching Cherokee Household Medicine.
Medicinal Cannabis - 8 Hour Intensive - Part I
About Jody:
Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé serves as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Southeastern Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations, seminar and lecture series.
Dr. Noé is a founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy and the Naturopathic Oncology Association, and is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Noé’s specialty training in traditional herbal medicine, psychology and spirituality has made her a leader in the field of integrative medicine. Her background as a clinical research scientist and ethnobotanist has added a dimension of scientific knowledge to her traditional training that has made her a leading educator in her field. Visit her website: www.drjodyenoe.com/
Dr. Noé will also be teaching Cherokee Household Medicine.
Leslie Alexander, PhD., RH (AHG)
All for the sake of our mouths: In the name of the planet, our wallets and our health
Ever wonder how many toothbrushes make it to the landfill? Or empty Listerine bottles? Or tubes of toothpaste? In addition to these environmental costs, have you ever stopped to add up the dollars and cents spent on oral care products? Ever wondered about the effects that these mainstream commercial products have on our mouths? And the digestive system?
These questions can be answered by simply saying “a lot”; any way that we look at it, the costs are huge. Our footprints when it comes to oral care can be reduced considerably. Additionally, we can improve our approach to health and wellness and, yes and (!) cater for not only different health conditions in the mouth but also different personal preferences when it comes to taste and texture.
In this intensive we will explore herbal actions, build formulas for the mouth and we’ll get our hands on and in a variety of herbs as we explore how to make these oral care products, experience their flavors, their “feel” and even compare costs. Yes - an oral extravaganza!
About Leslie:
Leslie Alexander, PhD, RH(AHG) is owner of Restoration Herbs in Erie, PA, where she has a clinical practice and works as a community herbalist. In 2014, Leslie's first book, Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth, was published by Healing Arts Press. For Leslie, herbalism brings together years of using herbs, a passion for the outdoors and her training in health-related research. She received her B.Sc. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Environmental Sciences and her Ph.D. from Heriot Watt University for her work with Enteromorpha, an intertidal seaweed. For several years she worked in England and Scotland as a research scientist, focusing her work on environmental factors affecting children’s health. Drawn increasingly to more natural ways of healing, she retrained as a Medical Herbalist and returned to the States in 2005. She completed a diploma in Herbal Medicine, with Honors, from ACHS and later her clinical training with Richard Mandelbaum RH(AHG). She continues to learn from students, colleagues and plants. Leslie has been an active general member of the American Herbalist’s Guild since 2004, a Registered Herbalist since 2009 and was invited to join the AHG governing council in 2013. She is also a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and the American Botanical Council. Currently she divides her time between clinical practice, and her work as an educator, working with students and professionals, offering lectures and workshop opportunities for continuing education. Additionally, she offers individual holistic health & wellness consultations. When not at work, Leslie enjoys a number of hobbies, as well as her canine pal Ms ZadieBrindle, cooking, the outdoors, Tai Chi and QiGong. Leslie's website is www.restorationherbs.com/.
Leslie will also be teaching Dosing and Delivery Systems and Herbs for the Mouth: Just Kids!
All for the sake of our mouths: In the name of the planet, our wallets and our health
Ever wonder how many toothbrushes make it to the landfill? Or empty Listerine bottles? Or tubes of toothpaste? In addition to these environmental costs, have you ever stopped to add up the dollars and cents spent on oral care products? Ever wondered about the effects that these mainstream commercial products have on our mouths? And the digestive system?
These questions can be answered by simply saying “a lot”; any way that we look at it, the costs are huge. Our footprints when it comes to oral care can be reduced considerably. Additionally, we can improve our approach to health and wellness and, yes and (!) cater for not only different health conditions in the mouth but also different personal preferences when it comes to taste and texture.
In this intensive we will explore herbal actions, build formulas for the mouth and we’ll get our hands on and in a variety of herbs as we explore how to make these oral care products, experience their flavors, their “feel” and even compare costs. Yes - an oral extravaganza!
About Leslie:
Leslie Alexander, PhD, RH(AHG) is owner of Restoration Herbs in Erie, PA, where she has a clinical practice and works as a community herbalist. In 2014, Leslie's first book, Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth, was published by Healing Arts Press. For Leslie, herbalism brings together years of using herbs, a passion for the outdoors and her training in health-related research. She received her B.Sc. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Environmental Sciences and her Ph.D. from Heriot Watt University for her work with Enteromorpha, an intertidal seaweed. For several years she worked in England and Scotland as a research scientist, focusing her work on environmental factors affecting children’s health. Drawn increasingly to more natural ways of healing, she retrained as a Medical Herbalist and returned to the States in 2005. She completed a diploma in Herbal Medicine, with Honors, from ACHS and later her clinical training with Richard Mandelbaum RH(AHG). She continues to learn from students, colleagues and plants. Leslie has been an active general member of the American Herbalist’s Guild since 2004, a Registered Herbalist since 2009 and was invited to join the AHG governing council in 2013. She is also a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and the American Botanical Council. Currently she divides her time between clinical practice, and her work as an educator, working with students and professionals, offering lectures and workshop opportunities for continuing education. Additionally, she offers individual holistic health & wellness consultations. When not at work, Leslie enjoys a number of hobbies, as well as her canine pal Ms ZadieBrindle, cooking, the outdoors, Tai Chi and QiGong. Leslie's website is www.restorationherbs.com/.
Leslie will also be teaching Dosing and Delivery Systems and Herbs for the Mouth: Just Kids!
Deepening Plant Knowledge Through Botanical Illustration and Plant Identification
Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Want to learn more about plant families? Interested in botany but don't know where to start? Have a desire to focus deeper on plants and learn how to draw them? In this class we will learn how to identify plants through seeing, touching, smelling, tasting and drawing. No prior drawing skills are required, this class will teach you the skills you need to learn to identify plants on a whole new level which will deepen your knowledge of the medicinal characteristics of various plant families. Be sure to bring a notepad for sketching.
About Kristine:
Based out of Troy, IL (20 minutes away from St. Louis, MO), Kristine Brown, RH(AHG) is a traditional community herbalist and homeschooling mother of 4 children and 2 bonus (step) children. She has studied with Rosemary Gladstar, Isla Burgess and her mentors Leslie Alexander and Leslie Williams as well as spent countless hours in research and study. She offers an herbal product line, including her handmade herbal goat milk soaps, sees clients, teaches classes and hosts a study group focusing on the use of local herbs. In the past Kristine has facilitated a summer herbal workshop out of her home for children as well as coordinated the kid's camp for 4 years at the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. She has also taught both adults and children around the country at conferences such as Traditions in Western Herbalism, Montana Herb Gathering, and Great Lakes Herb Faire. Currently she and Leslie Alexander co-facilitate the Herbal Activity Hub for kids at the annual AHG Symposiums.
In addition to her work with adults, Kristine writes the popular PDF zine for kids, Herbal Roots Zine which combines her love of herbs and drawing. You can find her at www.lunaherbco.com and www.herbalrootszine.com.
Kristine will also be leading a moonlight plant walk.
Session Two
Dr. Jody E. Noé, MS, ND
Medicinal Cannabis - 8 Hour Intensive - Part II
About Jody:
Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé serves as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Southeastern Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations, seminar and lecture series.
Dr. Noé is a founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy and the Naturopathic Oncology Association, and is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Noé’s specialty training in traditional herbal medicine, psychology and spirituality has made her a leader in the field of integrative medicine. Her background as a clinical research scientist and ethnobotanist has added a dimension of scientific knowledge to her traditional training that has made her a leading educator in her field. Visit her website: www.drjodyenoe.com/
Dr. Noé will also be teaching Cherokee Household Medicine.
Medicinal Cannabis - 8 Hour Intensive - Part II
About Jody:
Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé serves as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Southeastern Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations, seminar and lecture series.
Dr. Noé is a founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy and the Naturopathic Oncology Association, and is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Noé’s specialty training in traditional herbal medicine, psychology and spirituality has made her a leader in the field of integrative medicine. Her background as a clinical research scientist and ethnobotanist has added a dimension of scientific knowledge to her traditional training that has made her a leading educator in her field. Visit her website: www.drjodyenoe.com/
Dr. Noé will also be teaching Cherokee Household Medicine.
An Energetic Herb Walk
jim mcdonald
Join herbalist jim mcdonald in a walk 'round the woods and fields to discover the myriad plants (and their myriad virtues) that grow all around us. We'll explore their history, actions and use through a blend of common sense, humor and practical experience, with special attention given to the energetic foundation if the plants discussed.
About jim:
Hailing from White Lake, MI, jim mcdonald has been practicing the art of herbcraft for over twenty years, and offers a knowledge of herbalism that blends western folk and indigenous views of healing with the Vitalist traditions of 19th century western herbalism. He has taught classes and workshops throughout Great Lakes bioregion and the US, hosts the website www.herbcraft.org & has written forPlant Healer Magazine, the Journal of the Ontario Herbalists Association, and Llewelyn's Herbal Almanac. He is currently writing (alternately) "A Great Lakes Herbal" and "Foundational Herbcraft".
jim is a community herbalist, a manic wild crafter and medicine maker, an occasional email mangler, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft...
jim will also be teaching Oh, My Head... Herbs for Upper Respiratory Woe and Plantain for the People.
jim mcdonald
Join herbalist jim mcdonald in a walk 'round the woods and fields to discover the myriad plants (and their myriad virtues) that grow all around us. We'll explore their history, actions and use through a blend of common sense, humor and practical experience, with special attention given to the energetic foundation if the plants discussed.
About jim:
Hailing from White Lake, MI, jim mcdonald has been practicing the art of herbcraft for over twenty years, and offers a knowledge of herbalism that blends western folk and indigenous views of healing with the Vitalist traditions of 19th century western herbalism. He has taught classes and workshops throughout Great Lakes bioregion and the US, hosts the website www.herbcraft.org & has written forPlant Healer Magazine, the Journal of the Ontario Herbalists Association, and Llewelyn's Herbal Almanac. He is currently writing (alternately) "A Great Lakes Herbal" and "Foundational Herbcraft".
jim is a community herbalist, a manic wild crafter and medicine maker, an occasional email mangler, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft...
jim will also be teaching Oh, My Head... Herbs for Upper Respiratory Woe and Plantain for the People.
.Earth Medicine Basics, Carrying the Medicine
Dana Bailey, ICST
Earth Medicine Basics covers right relationship, developing and cultivating connection with our spirit allies, journey techinques and how to create ceremonies for honoring and activating the healing process for both ourselves and the earth. No Prior journey skills needed.
About Dana:
Dana Bailey is an Integrative CranioSacral Therapist and Earth Medicine practitioner in Tupelo, MS. She specializes in nervous system issues and emotional wellness. She can be found at www.southernherbalist.wordpress.com.
Dana will also be teaching Your Internal Landscape: Journey Experiential.
Dana Bailey, ICST
Earth Medicine Basics covers right relationship, developing and cultivating connection with our spirit allies, journey techinques and how to create ceremonies for honoring and activating the healing process for both ourselves and the earth. No Prior journey skills needed.
About Dana:
Dana Bailey is an Integrative CranioSacral Therapist and Earth Medicine practitioner in Tupelo, MS. She specializes in nervous system issues and emotional wellness. She can be found at www.southernherbalist.wordpress.com.
Dana will also be teaching Your Internal Landscape: Journey Experiential.