Start your Natural Health Consultant career
with a solid foundation in herbalism!
Our Natural Health Consultant course contains the core studies that form the backbone of all our holistic health programs. Core studies include a deep understanding of our immune system, blood chemistry, vitamins & minerals, nutrition, and more. The Natural Health Consultant can be thought of as a fountain of information for those who seek to effectively care for themselves, family, or community. The NHC uses the client consult to consider the whole person, looking beyond presenting symptoms to uncover the root cause of dis-ease. This assessment is the basis for educating each individual client and for recommending natural, modalities such as dietary changes; supplements; stress reduction; and herbal remedies in conjunction with alternative approaches to healing.
Master Herbalist is a title that denotes proficiency in the use of herbs and our course prepares students to competently and effectively use herbs for natural healthcare. Herbal studies include the vast knowledge that traditional herbalism has provided in addition to the modern view of herbal constituents and scientific studies.
Together you have a powerful double-diploma opportunity to develop the skills needed to provide comprehensive natural health solutions.
NATURAL HEALTH STUDIES:
- Immune System Fundamentals & Autoimmune Diseases
- Parasites of Human Interest
- Lyme Disease & Co-Infections
- Blood Chemistry/Labs
- Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
- Nutrition
- Herbs & Physiology
- Herbal Remedies
- Compassion Connection
- Detailed Case Studies
HERBALISM STUDIES:
- Botany
- Extensive modern & traditional herbal materia medica
- Menstruum & Math
- Herbal Properties and Formulations
- Herbal Medicine Making
- Herbal Adaptogens
- Lung Health & Herbal Support
- Herbal Infusions & Teas
- Three Unrivaled Antiviral Herbs
- Herbal Medicine Chest: Teas & Infusions
BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- Symptom Form
- Supplement Recommendation Form
- Consent to Treatment Legal Form
- You Are Running A Business (manual)
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.
Certification: Graduates of the Master Herbalist & Natural Health Consultant courses are eligible to apply for Board Certification with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Certification is voluntary – not required. You may freely consult with clients as long as you do not “diagnose or treat”. Please read: Accreditation & Certification Details
Genesis School of Natural Health is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
FOUR PHASES OF STUDY!
Our 4-Phase Learning System guides each student through the learning process of understanding and interpretation. Each phase builds upon the previous phase to provide a solid foundation of knowledge. A complete list of required books, manuals, and videos may be found below.
Estimated time to complete the master herbalist & natural health consultant course is 19-24 months. The estimated time is a guideline. It is possible to finish your natural health consultant program earlier if you have the time to devote to your studies.
“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
Enroll Today! Master Herbalist & NHC
Paid in Full: $2,700.00 (Includes a $250 non-refundable application fee)
Payment Plan: $2,950.00 (Includes a $250 non-refundable application fee as your down payment. Monthly payments are $135.00 per month for 20 months.)
Discounts: Military, Police & First Responders receive 25% off diploma programs. This discount applies to all who have served, are currently serving, and their spouse. The process is easy and immediate – we will adjust your invoice as soon as you enroll.
Estimated Time To Complete: 3-5 months
- G110 GAPS: Gut & Psychology Syndrome by Natasha McBride
- M200 Nutrition & Health by Sharlene Peterson
- G300 Disease Prevention: Never Be Sick Again by Raymond Francis
- G415 Studies in Botany: Botany in a Day APG by Thomas J. Elpel
- SG30 Herbal Reference Project
- Guide: Herbal Adaptogens by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 6-7 months
- G100 Autoimmune: The Autoimmune Epidemic by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
- M230 Immune System Fundamentals & Autoimmune Disorders by Sharlene Peterson
- M310 Vitamin, Minerals & Supplements by Darlene Jorgens
- G350 Herbs and Physiology: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- G430 Women & Herbs: Women’s Herbs Women’s Health by C.Hobbs & K. Keville
- Guide: Herbal Infusions & Teas by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 6-7 months
- A125 Aroma & Herbs/Pregnancy: Aromatherapy & Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy by Demetria Clark
- AV10 The Difference between Herbs & Essential Oils by Darlene Jorgens (video/transcript)
- M220 Menstruum & Math for Herbalists by Sharlene Peterson
- G400 Herbal Preparations: The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook by James Green
- G440 Properties & Formulas: School of Natural Healing by Dr. John R. Christopher
- SG31 Herbal Preparation Projects
- Guide: Lung Health & Herbal Support by Sharlene Peterson
Estimated Time To Complete: 4-5 months
- AV12 The Compassion Connection (audio/video) by Darlene Jorgens & Sharlene Peterson
- M240 Lyme Disease & Co-Infections by Sharlene Peterson
- M250 Parasites of Human Interest by Sharlene Peterson
- G470 Earthwise Herbal Repertory: Earthwise Herbal Repertory by Matthew Wood
- M610 Basic Blood Chemistry by Sharlene Peterson
- Guide: Herbal Medicine Chest: Teas & Infusions by Sharlene Peterson
- Guide: Three Unrivaled Antiviral Herbs by Sharlene Peterson
The modalities used in these case studies are based upon herbal remedies, homeopathics, dietary changes, and supplements. This is an excellent opportunity for student exposure to the thought processes that support the “holistic” aspect of their diploma program. Each case study will take about an hour and covers a real past client. For privacy, names and identifiable information has been changed.
- SG21 Client Case Studies #1
- SG22 Client Case Studies #2
- SG23 Client Case Studies #3
- SG24 Client Case Studies #4
Natural Health Consultant and Master Herbalists
Natural health consultants are professionals who have extensive knowledge about natural remedies, such as vitamins, minerals, herbal formulations, nutrition, and what the body requires at the cellular level. All natural health professionals, which includes herbalists, need to understand what the body organs and systems require to function optimally. In addition to the required class/book G350 Herbs and Physiology: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner, students will be able to download and print our specialized manual Immune System Fundamentals and Autoimmune Disorders.
Being an effective natural health consultant and master herbalist also requires communication and listening skills. The ability to listen carefully to a client’s health care concerns sounds easy but, what if the root cause is your focus (it should be) and not the symptoms your client is immediately concerned with resolving? Our thorough case study classes will prepare you for the all-important office consultation.
Thank you for considering our and Natural Health Consultant and online Master Herbalist course. If you have any questions please use our contact form and we will respond in a timely manner.
Certified Herbalist – Facts & Fiction
Many herbal students want to know whether they can become a certified or licensed herbalist after completing online herbal classes. The truth is, there is currently no certifying agency or licensing board for herbalists in the United States. When you see a school offer certification for an herbalist or promote herbalist diploma courses with the titles Certified Herbalist or Certified Master Herbalist it is, in our opinion, a deception.
Most schools that offer herbalist programs provide a certificate of completion when you have completed your studies, but this is not the same as obtaining certification from an official board that has legal authority. Herbalists who claim to be “certified” have been misinformed.
TRUTH: If you live in the United States, you can use, sell, recommend, formulate herbal remedies, and charge for herbal services without a license or certification.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: https://genesisschoolofnaturalhealth.org/accreditation/
“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