Certified Master Herbalist & Natural Health Consultant
Step into the world of natural healing!
Unlock the power of holistic healing with our comprehensive Master Herbalist and Natural Health Consultant double-diploma program—an advanced, integrative course designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the natural health field. This dynamic program weaves together time-honored herbal wisdom and modern health science, offering a well-rounded education that prepares you for both personal transformation and professional practice.
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.
“The amount of material available about herbs and natural health is overwhelming. I very much appreciated this curated collection of material to read, the accountability in reading it via the tests, and the suggested schedule for working through it. The Case Studies were incredible in showing how to use these studies, wisdom, and common sense to help others towards improved and lasting health outcomes.” – Shelli S., MH, NHC
Students dive deep into a robust natural health and herbal curriculum that includes:
- In-Depth Digestive Studies: Explore the digestive system from a holistic perspective, including the role of enzymes, the microbiome, gut-brain axis, and how digestive health influences overall well-being. Learn how herbs and nutrition can restore balance and support optimal digestion.
- Nutritional Studies and Supplements: Build a strong foundation in nutrition with a focus on bioindividuality, whole-food healing, macronutrients, and the connection between diet and disease. Gain a clear understanding of essential nutrients, their functions in the body, and how deficiencies contribute to illness.
- Herbs & Physiology: Understand how herbal medicine interacts with human physiology. This module teaches organ system function, herbal actions, and how to select herbs that support specific body systems for restoration and balance.
- Herbs & Mental Health: Study the intricate relationship between the nervous system, mental health, and herbal remedies. Topics include anxiety, depression, stress resilience, and cognitive support, with a focus on nervines, adaptogens, and tonics.
- Parasites: Delve into common human parasites, their symptoms, effects on systemic health, and natural protocols for addressing parasitic load using herbs, nutrition, and detox strategies.
- Detoxification: Learn how the body’s natural detox pathways work and how to safely support them through herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle practices.
- Essential Oils: Discover the therapeutic properties, safety guidelines, and practical applications of essential oils in supporting emotional and physical wellness.
- Botany & Phytochemistry: Develop essential plant identification and classification skills. Explore the chemical makeup of herbs—such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenes—and how these constituents affect the human body.
- Herbal Medicine Making & Herbal Materials Medica: Learn how to create herbal remedies including tinctures, salves, syrups, glycerites, infusions, decoctions, and more. Build a deep knowledge base of dozens of herbs—actions, energetics, traditional uses, dosages, and preparation methods.
- Autoimmune, Adaptogens, Client Intake Assessments, Business Resources, Client Case Studies, and more!
Whether you’re launching a holistic practice, deepening your personal knowledge, or seeking professional certification, this immersive course equips you with the practical skills, scientific knowledge, and clinical confidence to make a lasting impact in the field of natural health.
Tuition: Certified Master Herbalist & Natural Health Consultant
Students will complete 58.5 credit hours/936 study hours. Estimated time to complete this program is 30 months. Students must finish within 34 months – an extra 4 months to allow for unexpected circumstances.
- Tuition: $2,925.00
- Pay in Full (save 15%): $2,486.25
- Payment Plan: Tuition is $2,925.00 and the deposit is $350.00. Payments for the remaining $2,575.00 will be $160.94 for 16 months.
- Payment Plan Military/First Responder: Tuition is $2,486.25 and the deposit is $350.00. Payments for the remaining balance of $2,136.25 will be $152.59 for 14 months. The discount is for past or present service and includes the spouse.
Payment is your enrollment. Please use an email address during checkout that will work best for communication with Genesis.
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 $350 non-refundable deposit/downpayment.
Board Certifications
Graduates may apply for Board Certification with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, or the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP). Our graduates receive an education that makes them eligible for certifications with many other organizations.
COURSE STUDIES: BOOKS/MANUALS/VIDEOS
Estimated time to complete: 6 months
- NV10 Food & Nutrition: Hydration and Macronutrients by Sharlene Peterson (VIDEO)
NV20 Food & Nutrition: Micronutrients & Phytonutrients by Sharlene Peterson (VIDEO) - M310 Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements: by Darlene Jorgens (download)
- G110 GAPS: Gut & Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha McBride
- G100 Autoimmune: The Autoimmune Epidemic by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
- A125 Aroma & Herbs/Pregnancy: Aromatherapy & Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy by Demetria Clark
- AV10 The Difference Between Essential Oils & Herbs by Darlene Jorgens (video)
- M101 Herbal Adaptogens by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M102 Herbal Infusions & Teas by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- M104 Medicinal Infusions by Sharlene Peterson (download)
Estimated time to complete: 8 months
- G415 Studies in Botany: Botany in a Day APG by Thomas J. Elpel
- G480-A Phytochemistry part #1: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G480-B Phytochemistry part #2: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- M220 Menstruum & Math for Herbalists by Sharlene Peterson
- G400 Herbal Medicine Making Manuals/Videos
- SG31 Herbal Preparation Projects (Medicine-making projects)
- M103 Three Unrivaled Antiviral Herbs by Sharlene Peterson
- M105 Lung Health & Herbal Support by Sharlene Peterson
- G430 Women & Herbs: Women’s Herbs Women’s Health by C.Hobbs & K. Keville
Estimated time to complete: 8 months
- 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
- G575-A Digestive Wellness: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System … by Elizabeth Lipski
- G575-B Digestive Wellness part: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System … by Elizabeth Lipski
- M600 Mental Health & Herbs by Sharlene Peterson
- G325 Toxin Solutions: The Toxin Solution by Joseph Pizzorno
- G480-C Phytochemistry part #3: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
Estimated time to complete: 8 months
- G480-D Phytochemistry part #4: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- G480-E Phytochemistry part #5: Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
- M250 Parasites of Human Interest: by Sharlene Peterson (download)
- G350-A Herbs and Physiology: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- G350-B Herbs and Physiology: Herbal ABC’s: The Foundation of Herbal Medicine by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner
- SG21 Client Case Studies #1 & #2
- SG22 Client Case Studies #3 & #4
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.
“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
What are Natural Health Consultants 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 on blood tests/blood chemistry.
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.
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.