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Certified Clinical Master Herbalist & Traditional Naturopath

Become a Trusted Guide in Natural Healing

Earn two respected credentials in one integrated program—the Clinical Master Herbalist and Traditional Naturopath double-diploma. This advanced course combines the deep botanical expertise of a master herbalist with the holistic, whole-body approach of naturopathy, preparing you to lead clients to lasting wellness through both plant-based and comprehensive natural therapies.

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 Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Traditional Naturopath—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:

  • Cancer Considerations: Gain a respectful understanding of cancer and explore naturopathic strategies to support the body, mind, and immune system.
  • 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, Gut-Brain Axis, & Herbs – Examine herbal allies 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. 
  • Homeopathy: Discover the energetic art of homeopathy. Study its history, principles, and how to use constitutional and acute remedies in natural practice.
  • 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.
  • Herbal Medicine Making – Learn how to create potent tinctures, teas, salves, oils, syrups, and more. Master the calculations and solvent systems behind accurate, effective herbal formulations.
  • 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.
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathologies: Explore the structure and function of the human body, along with how disease develops. This foundational module sets the stage for understanding health from a root-cause perspective.
  • Detailed immune system studies, and more!

Clinical Master Herbalist & Traditional Naturopath graduates may apply for Board Certification with:

Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy (TND) is available as a designation for students who complete the TN program and a final exam. 

Tuition: Certified CMH & Traditional Naturopath

Enroll today and join a community of dedicated healers. Students will complete 91.5 course credit hours/1464 study hours. The estimated time to complete the course studies and tests is 48 months but students will have 50 months – an extra 4 months to allow for unexpected circumstances.

  • Tuition: $5,375.00
  • Pay in Full and save 15%: $4,568.25
  • Payment Plan:Tuition is $5,375.00 and the deposit is $650.00 Payments for the remaining $4,725.00 will be $189.00 for 25 months.
  • Payment Plan Military/First Responder: Tuition is $$4,568.25 and the deposit is $650.00. Payments for the remaining balance of $3,808.75 will be $158.70 for 24 months. The discount is for past or present service and includes the spouse.

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Turn your passion for natural health into a respected profession.

Traditional naturopaths 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. Foundational to naturopathy 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 traditional naturopath, 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. 

"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.

The following section is from nccih.nih.gov/health/naturopathy

Education and licensing differ for the types of naturopathic practitioners:

Naturopathic physicians generally complete a 4-year, graduate-level program at one of the North American naturopathic medical schools accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, an organization recognized for accreditation purposes by the U.S. Department of Education. Some U.S. states and territories have licensing requirements for naturopathic physicians; others don’t. In those jurisdictions that have licensing requirements, naturopathic physicians must graduate from a 4-year naturopathic medical college and pass an examination to receive a license. They must also fulfill annual continuing education requirements.

Traditional naturopaths, also known simply as “naturopaths,” may receive training in a variety of ways. Training programs vary in length and content and are not accredited by organizations recognized for accreditation purposes by the U.S. Department of Education. Traditional naturopaths are not eligible for licensing. Licensing is a legal term for medical doctors.

Traditional Naturopaths may choose professional accreditation/certification but it is entirely optional – not required to open an office or see clients.

Other health care providers (such as physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, dentists, and nurses) sometimes offer naturopathic treatments, functional medicine, and other holistic therapies, having pursued additional training in these areas. Training programs vary.

The states listed below have relatively strict laws that require state-issued licenses to practice – use the name naturopathic doctor. 

Alaska
Arizona
Connecticut
Hawaii
Kansas
Maine

Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Washington, D.C
New Hampshire
Maryland
Montana

North Dakota
Oregon
Utah
Vermont
Washington

What is Traditional Naturopathy? The following section is from betterhealth.vic.gov.au 

Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to wellness. Naturopathy supports a person to live a healthy lifestyle. The foundations of naturopathy are based on the importance of a healthy diet, clean fresh water, sunlight, exercise and stress management. Naturopathy aims to educate the person to look after their own health and the health of their family, minimizing symptoms of any illness, supporting the body’s capacity to heal, and balancing the body so that illness is less likely to occur in the future.

A naturopath employs a range of non-invasive techniques and these include (but are not limited to):

  • Nutrition and dietary advice. A poor diet stops the body from functioning well and a build-up of toxins can lead to a range of illnesses. Whole, fresh and unprocessed foods are recommended
  • Herbal medicine – herbs can support the body
  • Homeopathy – homeopathic treatments are used to stimulate the body
  • Hydrotherapy (water therapy). For instance, the use of hot and cold compresses might be used for certain conditions to influence the flow of blood and body heat
  • Physical therapies – such as massage, Bowen, acupressure, bio-puncture or mechanotherapy
    kinesiology and integrated bio-dynamics (IBD)
    counselling techniques – emotional problems and stress can interfere with the healing process.
  • Counselling techniques can include stress management strategies and life coaching.
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