Certified Clinical Master Herbalist & Holistic Health Practitioner
Train Like a Clinician. Heal Like a Herbalist.
Step into the world of integrative healing where ancient botanical wisdom meets modern clinical insight. This immersive, accredited, dual-certification course is designed for those who are called to practice natural medicine at a professional level—rooted in science, guided by tradition, and inspired by the healing power of nature.
Throughout this transformational journey, you’ll explore the complex interplay between herbs and physiology, uncover the intricate workings of the gut-brain axis, and study evidence-based protocols for digestive wellness, immune support, mental health, and chronic conditions like Lyme disease and autoimmune imbalances. From foundational studies in botany and phytochemistry to advanced applications of adaptogens, herbal medicine making, and client-centered case studies, you’ll build a powerful skillset to assess, support, and guide others toward lasting wellness.
Whether you’re deepening an existing practice or beginning a new path, this double-diploma program prepares you to step confidently into the role of a Cerified Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Holistic Health Practitioner—with the tools to make a meaningful impact in today’s health landscape. Throughout the program, you’ll engage deeply with a broad and integrative curriculum, including:
- Lyme Disease & Co-Infections – Explore the complexities of Lyme disease and its common co-infections through a natural health lens.
Digestive Wellness – Address gut health from root to symptom with herbs, nutrition, and functional insight. - Parasites – Discover the role of herbs in supporting gut health and addressing parasitic imbalances.
- Mental Health & Herbs – Examine herbal allies and lifestyle protocols for anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood regulation. Discover the role of the gut-brain axis, HPA axis, vagus nerve, and enteric nervous system in mental health.
- Detoxification – Learn safe and effective herbal detox methods to support liver, lymph, skin, kidneys, and colon.
- Nutritional Studies – Guide your clients into healthy eating by understanding the body’s needs for micro, macro, and phytonutrients.
- Detailed Case Studies – Apply your knowledge by developing critical thinking and clinical insight.
- Explore Dozens of Effective Herbs – Discover how to choose and use herbs and herbal combinations for a wide variety of health issues and prevention.
- Botany & Phytochemistry – Gain a strong foundation in plant identification and the chemical constituents that give herbs their powerful effect.
- Menstruum & Math – Master the calculations and solvent systems behind accurate, effective herbal formulations.
- Herbal Medicine Making – Learn how to create potent tinctures, teas, salves, oils, syrups, and more.
- Herbalism & Physiology – Understand how herbs interact with the body’s systems and support wellness at the root.
- Women & Herbs – Focus on women’s health, hormone-balancing, and restorative herbs.
- Natural Medicine Protocols – Dive into understanding many diseases and dis-eases that may occur in the body.
- Gut-brain axis, Leaky guts, Anatomy & physiology, Detail immune system studies, and more!
Holistic Health Practitioner & Clinical Master Herbalist graduates may apply for Board Certification with:
- American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP)
- American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
- Graduates of our programs qualify for certifications with many organizations!
Tuition: Certified Clinical Master Herbalist & HHP
Students will complete 73.5 course credit hours/1176 study hours. The estimated time to complete the course studies and tests is 40 months but students will have 44 months – an extra 4 months to allow for unexpected circumstances.
- Tuition: $4,575.00
- Pay in Full and save 15%: $3,888.75
- Payment Plan: Tuition is $4,575.00 and the deposit is $600.00. Payments for the remaining balance of $3,975.00 will be $165.63 for 24 months.
- Payment Plan Military/First Responder: Tuition is $3,888.75 and the deposit is $600.00. Payments for the remaining balance of $3,288.75 will be $164.44 for 20 months. The discount is for past or present service and includes the spouse.
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AGREEMENT: I have read and accept the School Policies. I will complete the program in the allowed time span. I understand that Genesis is allowing an interest free option (financing) by offering a payment plan and, as the student, I am responsible for paying the tuition in full. Tuition includes a $600.00 non-refundable deposit/downpayment.
COURSE STUDIES: BOOKS/MANUALS/VIDEOS
Estimated time to complete: 9 months
- NV10 Food & Nutrition: Hydration and Macronutrients by Sharlene Peterson (VIDEO)
- NV20 Food & Nutrition: Micronutrients & Phytonutrients by Sharlene Peterson (VIDEO)
- NV30 Food & Functional & Elimination Diets by Sharlene Peterson
- M310 Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements: by Darlene Jorgens (download)
- G215-A Anatomy & Physiology Part#1: (open-source PDF download)
- G215-B Anatomy & Physiology Part#2: (open-source PDF download)
- G215-C Anatomy & Physiology Part#3: (open-source PDF download)
- G430 Women & Herbs: Women’s Herbs Women’s Health by Christopher Hobbs & Kathy Keville
- M600 Mental Health & Herbs by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M102 Herbal Infusions & Teas by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M104 Medicinal Infusions by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M101 Herbal Adaptogens by Sharlene Peterson (download)
Estimated time to complete: 11 months
- G325 Toxin Solutions: The Toxin Solution by Joseph Pizzorno
- M240 Lyme Disease & Co-Infections by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M250 Parasites of Human Interest: by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- G480-A Phytochemistry part #1: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G480-B Phytochemistry part #2: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G415 Studies in Botany: Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel
- M220 Menstruum & Math for Herbalists by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- G400 Herbal Medicine Making: The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook (2000) by James Green
- SG31 Herbal Preparation Projects (Medicine-making projects)
- M103 Three Unrivaled Antiviral Herbs by Sharlene Peterson (download)
Estimated time to complete: 10 months
- G480-C Phytochemistry part #3: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G480-D Phytochemistry part #4: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G480-E Phytochemistry part #5: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- AV10 The Difference Between Essential Oils & Herbs by Darlene Jorgens (video)
- A100 Healing EOs: The Healing Power of Essential Oils, 2018, by Eric Zielinski, D.C.
- AV12 The Compassion Connection (video) by Darlene Jorgens & Sharlene Peterson
- G540 Reflexology: Complete Reflexology of Life by Barbara & Kevin Kunz
- G350-A Herbs and Physiology part #1: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- G350-B Herbs and Physiology part #2: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- M230 Immune System Fundamentals & Autoimmune Disorders by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M105 Lung Health & Herbal Support by Sharlene Peterson (download)
Estimated time to complete: 9 months
- G575-A Digestive Wellness part#1: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System… by Elizabeth Lipski
- G575-B Digestive Wellness part#2: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System… by Elizabeth Lipski
- G550-A Natural Medicine: The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine by Joseph Pizzorno, M. Murray…
- G550-B Natural Medicine: The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine by Joseph Pizzorno, M. Murray…
- G550-C Natural Medicine: The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine by Joseph Pizzorno, M. Murray…
- M610 Basic Blood Chemistry by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- HV20 Client Intake & Business (download)
- SG21 Client Case Studies #1 & #2
- SG22 Client Case Studies #3 & #4
- SG23 Client Case Studies #5 & #6

Student Accounts: Students enrolled in our herbal and natural health diploma courses are eligible for student accounts with several professional herbal, homeopathic, and supplement companies. Companies include Energetix, DesBio, MarcoPharma, Professional Formulas, Systemic Formulas, and more.
"I have loved every minute of my time at Genesis. In fact, although I have taken the long road to finishing, I am sad that my time as a student at Genesis is over. The support of the administration has been top notch. The curriculum is broad and very engaging. I truly enjoyed every class that was given. Whether you are hoping to start a new career helping others with their natural journey, or just gaining information for your family's future, Genesis is the place!"
Jennifer H.
Holistic Health Practitioners are not licensed medical practitioners and do not diagnose or prescribe treatments for disease. We are natural health professionals that use the client consult to consider the whole person, looking beyond presenting symptoms to uncover the root cause of their imbalance.
What Holistic Health Practitioners Do and What We Don’t Do:
- We do not diagnose disease. We analyze and evaluate conditions, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. We do not claim to be a doctor or dietician/nutritionist. We are natural health professionals, herbalists, holistic health practitioners, naturopaths…
- We do not treat a specific disease. We focus on healing the entire body naturally. We address or remove the root causes and practice the healing power of nature.
- We do not prescribe drugs. We depend on naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients built into the plant structure of whole foods and herbs and practice “do not harm”.
- We maintain the highest standard of professional and personal conduct and abide by all state and local laws.
- We are willing to consult and seek the talents of other holistic health professionals when needed. We do not practice beyond our ability and we are up to date on all information given to our clients.
- We take a holistic approach to support the whole person. We teach, guide, and encourage.
Foundational to natural health is the belief that that body is designed to heal itself given the support it needs. It takes into consideration the whole of an individual’s being (body, mind, and spirit) as well as the very important emotional component. Therefore, as a holistic health practitioner, it is important that you have an in-depth regard of the physical, emotional, nutritional, historical, and environmental factors which may have created toxicity, deficiency, and/or weakness within your client. In addition to recognizing your client’s needs, you will also have the privilege and responsibility of determining how to safely guide them on a journey back to health and vitality. Our privilege and responsibility is to provide you with a holistic, professional level naturopathy course – a level of training that will prepare you to serve the public safely and effectively.