Q: When do classes start and how do I enroll?
A: Because we have a correspondence course, people enroll every day at The School of Natural Healing. You can Enroll online or visit the Contact Us page to get in contact with a registrar.
Q: What happened to the Be Your Own Doctor course?
A: The Be Your Own Doctor course was discontinued June 1, 2003. It was replaced with the Family Herbalist Program, which has more materials and comes with a certificate.
Q: How long does it take to complete the Master Herbalist course?
A: It takes about 1 ½ years if the student works on the course 1 hour a day. Some students finish in as few as 6 months while others take as many as 3 years to complete the entire program.
Q: Can I call The School of Natural Healing if I have a question on the course material?
A: Yes, The School of Natural Healing has full-time student advisers trained to assist the student as they work through the course.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I still get video tapes and audio tapes instead of DVD's and CD's?
A: No - the video tapes and audio tapes are no longer available.
Q: Will I have to pay a customs charge? (International Students)
A: That depends on the country that you live in. If you have to pay customs charges on other items, you will have to pay them on your school course.
Q: Can my spouse or a family member take these classes along with me?
A: Yes, family members living in the same house can share materials and enroll for half the cost of tuition. Call the office to sign-up.
Q: What sets The School of Natural Healing apart from other herbal schools?
A: Our school invites leading experts from around the country to teach at our campus . This expert instruction is part of our correspondence course in the form of books, DVDs and CDs. Students graduate from our course with a library of course material, including 22 books, 34 DVDs and 26 CDs... more than any other course.
Q: What can an Herbalist legally do in the United States?
A: Herbalists can educate and instruct in the historical usage of herbs, whether by writing books and magazine articles, talking to clients at a clinic or health food store, lecturing or working with family. Herbalists do not diagnose illness or prescribe medicine.
An Herbalist in Every Home
A Master Herbalist in Every Community
Founded in 1953 by
Dr. John R. Christopher
The School of
Natural Healing