HERBS 101 - Intro to Medicinal Herbs - Thursday May 2 at 7pm

Introduction to Herbal Medicine 101

Learn the Safest and Most Effective Ways

to Work With Herbal Medicine

Date & Time: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 7pm-8:30pm

Location: Remedies Herb Shop, 453 Court St, Brooklyn NY

Fee: $40, includes materials fee 

Bring Herbal Healing into your life! Learn the basics of Traditional Herbal Medicine, according to the Wise Woman Tradition, and how it compares to other natural healing modalities and Modern Western Medicine. Begin to get to know your green allies, and how to prepare your own herbal medicine, including tinctures, infusions, oils and salves. We will share a nourishing infusion, and you will make and take home your own herbal medicine (retail value $15)! Bring a notebook a pen.  

About Your Teacher:

Jo Anne Kelly Richards, CH, CHHC, AADP Whole Wellness, LLC

Jo Anne Kelly Richards is a Certified Herbalist, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, and an experienced Formulator of Natural Skin Care. She incorporates The Wise Woman Tradition of Herbal Medicine in all aspects of her teaching, consulting and production.  Jo Anne’s herbal medicine training and apprenticeship included, clinical practice, field work, plant identification, and medicine making. Jo Anne also completed the Advanced Immersion program for Holistic Health Counselors at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. With several decades of real world experience she is uniquely qualified to offer truly integrated health and wellness consulting services directly to you. Jo Anne has taught and lectured at Brooklyn College, New York Open Center, Remedies Herb Shop, NY Sports Club, The Home Spa, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC, and various public and private schools in NYC.  As a natural skin care formulator and herbal medicine maker, Jo Anne is registered with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.