Herbal Medicine
I have been a practicing herbalist for over 15 years. It has been one of the greatest honors and passions of my life to connect with and speak for the plant world, and to facilitate connection, healing, and reciprocity between people, plants, and natural cycles. This journey has empowered and fulfilled me. While I no longer have an active clinical practice or teaching schedule, if you are interested in an in-depth learning experience, my most beloved and longstanding curriculum is available online through video lessons and audio lectures: The Art of Home Herbalism. This program represents the cornerstone of my approach—empowering you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to practice herbal medicine at home for preventative wellness and to support common ailments. If The Art of Home Herbalism is too much of a commitment right now, or if you want to get a sense of my approach and style, I recommend starting with my Herbalism and Kitchen Medicine workshop series, shorter lessons on topics specific to medicine making, the body, and seasonal wellness.
My herbal business, Thyme Herbal, is still the home to all my herbal offerings and my online shop, where you can learn more about herbalism, register for classes, and purchase my books and posters.
The Art of Home Herbalism
The Art of Home Herbalism is my introductory apprenticeship and most popular class. I have taught this course for 15 years—it is fine-tuned, relevant, accessible, and fun! It contains all the lessons and information you need to practice herbal medicine at home for preventative wellness and to support common ailments.
Topics include:
Medicine making
Wildcrafting, harvesting, drying, and storing
Body system therapeutics: digestive system, nervous system, immune system, lymphatic system, and skin
Nutrient-dense foods and food preparation
Nutritional support for vibrant health
Fermentation
Seasonal herbalism, cooking, and self-care
Seasonal and directional energetics
Oral wellness
First aid
This work-at-your-own-pace online course includes materials to meet a variety of learning styles, including instructional videos, audio recordings, at-home activities, and reading assignments. Instructional videos and audio recordings will walk you through preparations and explanations step by step. At-home activities and assigned readings will help you apply home remedies in your everyday life.
Herbalism and Kitchen Medicine
Have you always wanted to learn about herbs, medicine making, holistic nutrition, and natural health, but you don’t know where to start? Or do you have topic-specific interests that you want to pursue without committing to an entire apprenticeship program? In these online, topic-specific “mini” courses, I break everything down into approachable, comprehensive lessons right in my own kitchen.
Learn to make your own herbal tinctures, teas, syrups, infused oils, and lotions, and stock your home pharmacy with the highest-quality remedies to be found—for a fraction of the price of what is available in the marketplace!
Learn tools for seasonal self-care to maintain balance, support immunity, energy, and vitality.
Learn to make ghee (and other kitchen-based remedies) to reduce inflammation, heal the digestive tract, support nutrient absorption, and balance adrenal and endocrine health.
In their own words…
“Brittany is a role model.”
“Brittany is a role model for this new, needed generation of healers. She channels wisdom and ancient knowledge that is truly priceless information to have in your toolbox. I have learned so much from her classes; from plant identification to making all kinds of food and medicine. She has truly inspired me to take my wellbeing into my own hands. She incorporates a solid holistic foundation into all of her classes, which made it easy for me to take what I learned and integrate it into my home routine. Every unit is exciting to begin because I know that I am going to learn something new to integrate into my everyday life! I look forward to taking many more classes with Brittany!”
— Ashley
“…a life changing experience…”
“This was a life changing experience for me. Brittany is so very masterful in her knowledge of and educating about herbs. If you’re interested in this course, I highly recommend jumping in and signing up. You will be so grateful!”
— Yasmine
“…I feel empowered…”
“After taking the Art of Home Herbalism Online I feel empowered to take care of my and my family’s health and wellness in a new way. I’m teaching my kids to know their bodies and what herbs are out there for them to use. I’m teaching them how to support their whole body, not just individual parts.This summer I grew as many herbs in my own yard as possible and began to forage for herbs in the wild. I now have a full home apothecary and incorporate herbs into our everyday life.
“Your course has changed my life and I am so grateful for the wisdom you have shared!”
— Amanda
“Brittany is a truly gifted teacher and herbalist.”
“She has such a graceful and clear approach to teaching about plants and wellness. I have taken all of Brittany’s apprenticeships and each program is well thought out and full of honest wisdom. I would recommend her classes to any student, beginner or advanced, you will not be disappointed!”
— Michael
“Thank you for the reminders of these most valuable lessons.”
“Your audios on the seasons and aligning with their cycles are very inspiring. In this chaotic and material world, the messages that you intersperse throughout the course—connecting with nature, reflecting on our blessings and continually giving thanks, have been most grounding. Thank you for the reminders of these most valuable lessons that I now more closely carry in my heart as I explore the natural world and work with the beautiful gifts of medicinal herbs.”
— Kirby
“Thank you.”
“Thank you so much for your wisdom and for sharing it with us. I’m honored to have studied at the feet of someone with so much herbal knowledge.”
— Aletha
For more information…
…about all of my herbal offerings, please visit the Thyme Herbal website, where you can read the full course descriptions and register!