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David’s commitment to excellence has created a beautiful community of talented and knowledgeable herbalists.
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Photo courtesy Rich Mandelbaum, RH
Learn MoreLearn A&P with our very own Wendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP and Andrew Appello, DACM, MSN, L.Ac., APN, RH(AHG) available here! They are wonderful teachers and have a depth of knowledge on anatomy and physiology (as well as many other topics), especially as it pertains to clinical practice, that few others can offer. We believe you will find this class not only highly educational but deeply relevant to becoming a clinical herbalist.
From our students:
“This A&P course was extremely well-organized and proceeded on a lesson gradient with each body system connecting to the next. The herbal knowledge spread throughout the course helped to bridge the gap between how herbs and different parts of the body work together to achieve balance. It lays out a thorough foundation for any non-science degree individual looking to prepare for serious herbal studies.”-Kate McKinley
““I found this course to be exceptionally well-designed — an exciting and accessible entry-point into the study of anatomy and physiology. In particular, I appreciated the integrative approach which underlies this program, which is co-taught by a licensed acupuncturist, nurse practitioner and clinical herbalist and by a physician herbalist, each with years of experience in working between conventional clinical medicine, herbalism and other traditional healing modalities.” -Sarah Epstein
Learn MoreDavid spoke on Adaptogens: The great rejuvenators
Learn MoreIn our program we strive to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal. We focus on differential diagnosis skills, materia medica and therapeutics which are essential to individualize treatment and help patients to not only resolve symptoms, but create constitutional change needed for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.
Our ProgramsBefore I studied with David Winston (2016-2020), I thought I knew a great deal about medicinal plants-I was wrong! David covered more about medicinal plants in the first two years than what I had previously learned over a lifetime. He teaching style is personal, tailored and honed to help people find their path in plants. Many of his students go one to do remarkable things, like practicing clinical herbalists, formulators to fill herbal orders for patients, working in the field of conservation of rare native species and running nature centers across the country. David’s reach goes far beyond the U.S. In fact, he has students attending his classes from across the globe and he has lectured in many countries. So, what did I do with my time invested in studying with David? I found a place in my local nature conservancy with a mission to preserve our native plants, many of which are medicinal. It’s the kind of place where people want to learn more about the benefits of the plants they love. It’s a place to teach, to learn, and to help people on their own journeys. I’m finding that there are conservancy efforts happening throughout the U.S. and around the globe; an imperative made all the more urgent in current times of climate shift. David opened my eyes to a world I never knew existed- a world that needed me, and I it. Thanks, David!