A Solid Core of Knowledge for Success!
A combination of Holistic Aromatherapist, Aromatherapy Consultant, and Holistic Health Professional / Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy offers a solid foundation of knowledge in natural health strategies.
We have designed these programs and courses to be comprehensive with the most current in scientific knowledge. Our Holistic Health Professional / Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy programs include college-level anatomy & physiology, case studies, and modern and traditional literature covering both alternative medicine strategies and herbal formulations.
The Holistic Aromatherapist program is uniquely designed with the serious, “whole-istic” student in mind and in consideration of all stages of life. Discover a revolutionary approach to using essential oils. Learn how to to properly formulate essential oil blends for physical and emotional symptoms, and explore effective methods for applying these blends. Master cutting-edge safety and usage guidelines, then gain the science-based knowledge necessary to dispel unsafe marketing myths that perpetuate the industry.
Specialized Manuals include Blood Chemistry, Lyme Disease & Co-Infections, Immune System Fundamentals & Autoimmune Disorders, Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements, Parasites of Human Interest, and more.
Thorough Case Studies: You will receive detailed case studies of real clients (not theory) to help you develop the critical thinking skills required to determine the unique needs of each client. Each case study is available as an audio/video and includes the case study transcript and downloaded client/office forms.
Real Time/Open Discussion: We also provide an open discussion online meeting called Real Time. Real Time is led by Sharlene Peterson every 4-6 weeks and all students are encouraged to ask questions or start a topic conversation.
Professionally Accredited: Our online herbal and holistic diploma programs are professionally accredited. Therefore, graduates may apply for board certifications with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).

Health & Aromatherapy Studies Include
- Curriculum in herbal remedies, vitamins, minerals, supplements, and nutrition
- Nutritional protocols and disease prevention
- Essential oil application methods, synergy, safety, aroma notes and characteristics
- Thorough client case studies and business resources
- Studies in Lyme disease, blood chemistry, the immune system, and more!
Requirements include 29 books/manuals/audio, 2 projects, 4 case studies, and 5 guides. Estimated time to complete this program is 28-32 months. 92 credit hours/1104 study hours. The estimated time is a guideline. It is possible to finish earlier if you have the time to devote to your studies.
Estimated Time To Complete: 7-8 months
- AV10 The Difference Between Essential Oils & Herbs by Darlene Jorgens (video)
- AV14 GC/MS Interpretation by Darlene Jorgens (video)
- A100 Healing EOs: The Healing Power of Essential Oils by Eric Zielinski, D.C.
- A125 Aroma & Herbs/Pregnancy: Aromatherapy & Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy… by Demetria Clark
- M200 Nutrition & Health by Sharlene Peterson
- M310 Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements by Darlene Jorgens
- G300 Disease Prevention: Never Be Sick Again by Raymond Francis
- G215-A Anatomy & Physiology Part#1: (open-source PDF)
- G430 Women & Herbs: Women’s Herbs Women’s Health by Christopher Hobbs & Kathy Keville
- SG30 Herbal Reference Project: Project is started in Phase 1 and finished in Phase 4
- Guide: Herbal Adaptogens by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 7-8 months
- A150 EOs for Caregivers: End-of-Life Care with Essential Oils by Dr. Scott A. Johnson
- A175 Artful Aromatherapy: The Art of Aromatherapy by Robert Tisserand
- A275-A Professional Aromatherapy Part #1: Aromatherapy for Health Professionals by Shirley & Len Price, Penny Price
- G350 Herbs and Physiology: Herbal ABC’s – The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- G100 Autoimmune Epidemic: The Autoimmune Epidemic by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
- M230 Immune System Fundamentals & Autoimmune Disorders by Sharlene Peterson
- G110 GAPS: Gut & Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha McBride
- G215-B Anatomy & Physiology Part #2: (open-source PDF)
- G320 Nutrition During Illness: The Gerson Therapy by Charlotte Gerson & M. Walker
- Guide: Herbal Infusions & Teas by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 7-8 months
- A225 EO Blending: Therapeutic Blending with Essential Oil by Rebecca Park Totilo
- AV12 The Compassion Connection by Darlene Jorgens & Sharlene Peterson (video)
- A250 EOs & Acupressure: The Essential step-by-step Guide to Acupressure with Aromatherapy by Karin Parramore
- G540 Reflexology: Complete Reflexology of Life by Barbara & Kevin Kunz
- A275-B Professional Aromatherapy Part #2: Aromatherapy for Health Professionals by Shirley & Len Price, Penny Price
- A400-A Essential Oil Safety Part #1: Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young
- G470 Herbal Repertory: Earthwise Herbal Repertory by Matthew Wood
- G530 History of Naturopathy: Naturopathy for the 21st Century by Robert J Thiel
- G215-C Anatomy & Physiology Part #3: (open-source PDF)
- Guide: Lung Health & Herbal Support by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 7-8 months
- A500 Clinical Aromatica #1: Aromatica Vol. 1 – A Clinical Guide to Essential Oil Therapeutics by Peter Holmes
- A400-B Essential Oil Safety Part #2 Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young
- A400-C Essential Oil Safety Part #3 Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young
- G550 Natural Medicine: The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine by Joseph Pizzorno, M. Murray…
- G500 Homeopathy: Homeopathic Medicine at Home by Maesimund Panos
- M240 Lyme Disease & Co-Infections by Sharlene Peterson
- M250 Parasites of Human Interest by Sharlene Peterson
- M610 Basic Blood Chemistry by Sharlene Peterson
- THHP Final Exam
- Guide: Herbal Medicine Chest: Teas & Infusions by Sharlene Peterson
- Guide: Three Unrivaled Antiviral Herbs by Sharlene Peterson
Case Studies are available as an audio/video and a PDF with complete class notes, the symptom form, and supplement recommendation form. Each case study will take about an hour and covers a specific past client (their names, where they live, and other personal information has been changed).
- SG21 Client Case Studies #1
- SG22 Client Case Studies #2
- SG23 Client Case Studies #3
- SG24 Client Case Studies #4
Discounts: Military, First Responders, & Police Officers receive 25% off any program. The discount is for anyone who has or is currently serving – the discount is extended to the spouse. Thank you for your service!
“Genesis School of Natural Health is absolutely one of the best natural health schools in the market! The curriculum is all inclusive and the presentation has a scaffolding effect. The school representatives are highly knowledgeable and possess a heartfelt desire to help the students. This is overall the best experience I have ever had with any school. My Master’s degree is in Public Health with a Health Education and Promotion Certification. I will tell you, Genesis School of Natural Health ranks equally with regionally accredited colleges based on Genesis’ curriculum selections and program platforms. I recommend this school to anyone wanting to gain a firm understanding of Holistic health.” - Dana A.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas Edison, 1903