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Naturopathic Herbalist Certification
Build a strong foundation in herbal healing through whole-person wellness, hands-on practice, indigenous knowledge, and cross-cultural healing traditions.
In-person cohort begins Sunday, January 10, 2027 in Minneapolis, or begin the self-paced correspondence course any time.
Taught through Natural Me Apothecary
Learn Directly From Eva Garrett
The program is taught by Eva Nyrie Garrett, Naturopath and Master Herbalist, certified by A Life of Peace Institute to teach the program.
Students who successfully complete all requirements receive a Naturopathic Herbalist Certificate issued by A Life of Peace Institute.
Designed by Dr. Akua Gray from more than 35 years of herbalist training and experience, this program welcomes beginners and experienced students who want to apply herbal knowledge for personal wellness, family care, community service, and professional practice.
Healing is in your hands.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
A Complete Foundation in Naturopathic Herbology
Every lesson brings together reading, writing, and hands-on learning.
Foundations
Human nutrition, herbal nutrition, naturopathic principles, herbs, enzymes, and hormones.
Plants and Practice
Ethnobotany, basic botany, edible wild plants, terminology, charting, and medical shorthand.
Medicine Making
Hands-on herbal preparations, methods of use, application, and herbal product guidelines.
Safety and Interactions
Western pharmacology, responsible herbal practice, and drug-herb interactions.
Healing Traditions
African, tropical, indigenous, spiritual, Ayurvedic, and cross-cultural herbology
Client Assessment
Constitution skills, applied remedies, Ancient Medicine Today, and 10 client case studies.
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Naturopathic Herbalist Training Master Outline
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Certification
Certification Requirements
1
Earn at least 80% on every homework assignment.
2
Pass the final examination on its dedicated meeting date.
3
Complete and submit the final project of 10 client case studies before certification is issued.
360 Hours of herbal training
Successful completion provides 360 training hours that may be applied toward American Herbalists Guild registration requirements. The Guild makes all final eligibility decisions.
CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING PATH
Two Ways to Complete Your Certification
Pay in full today, or spread tuition across installments. Either way, your seat is secured once your deposit is received.
2027 COHORT In-Person Course
$2,000
Pay in full or begin four payments of $500 by December 1, 2026.
- Begins Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Every other Sunday, 3:00–5:30 p.m.
- January through September 2027
- Natural Me Apothecary, North Minneapolis
- Limited to 17 students; students must be 18 or older
- Hands-on medicine-making supplies included
Self-Paced Correspondence
$1,200
Self-paced, complete within one year. Required textbooks, manuals, materials, and the Herbology Starter Kit are purchased separately.
- Study independently at your own pace
- Start whenever you are ready
- One year from enrollment to complete
- Limited to 15 students
- All required books and materials purchased by student
- Same certification requirements
In-person enrollment:
A $500 deposit is required. All tuition must be paid by January 4, 2027. Payment plans are available.
Payment refund:
All payments are nonrefundable. However, payments may be credited toward another eligible course offered within 12 months of the date of your most recent payment.
In-person cohort
In-Person Schedule and Location
First class
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Meeting time
Every other Sunday, 3:00–5:30 p.m.
Course period
January through September 2027
Location
Natural Me Apothecary, 707 42nd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Minimum age
18 years old
COME PREPARED
Required Textbooks & Materials
| Required item | In person | Correspondence |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health and Wellness Consultant Certification Manual, 5th Edition — K. Akua Gray, BJK Publishing | Provided | Purchase required |
| Naturopathic Herbalist Certification Workbook — K. Akua Gray, BJK Publishing | Provided | Purchase required |
| The Way of Herbs — Michael Tierra, C.A., N.D., Pocket Books, 1990 | Purchase required | Purchase required |
| Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements — Phyllis A. Balch, Avery, 2002 | Purchase required | Purchase required |
| Herbology Starter Kit — kit requirements explained during registration | Purchase required | Purchase required |
FAQ
No. The course welcomes beginners and students who already have herbal knowledge.
Students must be at least 18. The in-person cohort is limited to 17 students, and correspondence enrollment is limited to 15.
Homework is emailed to homework1naturalmeapotheary@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the next class.
Email naturalmeapothecary@gmail.com, state which course you want, and tell us whether you will pay in full or need a payment plan.
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