SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   2008

January 12 - 13             Innisfree farm, Courtenay

Advanced Studies in Herbal Medicine
Winter Workshop Series (weekend two)
A series of 5 classes that will delve deep into the science and the evidence base of clinical herbal medicine. Intended for students who have previous knowledge of either herbal medicine or western allopathic medicine, or both, and who want to deepen their understanding of herbs and their rational clinical application.
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January 21 10 am                     CFAX 1070 Victoria BC

Call in talk show with Joe Easingwood on CFAX 1070

January 21 7 – 9.30 pm                     Zen Zero, Courtenay BC

Public talk at Zen Zero in Courtenay on “Loving your Liver’ – using natural medicines to heal liver disease.

March 8 - 9            Innisfree farm, Courtenay

Advanced Studies in Herbal Medicine
Winter Workshop Series (weekend three)
A series of 5 classes that will delve deep into the science and the evidence base of clinical herbal medicine. Intended for students who have previous knowledge of either herbal medicine or western allopathic medicine, or both, and who want to deepen their understanding of herbs and their rational clinical application.
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May 5 – 10 Ashland, Oregon

Professional Clinical Training in the
Eclectic Triphasic medical system
Level One Program - Fundamentals of the ETms
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May 12 – 17 Ashland, Oregon

Advanced level I intensive in herbal medicine for managing cancer.
Co-teaching with Donald Yance at Centre for Natural Healing.
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May 30 / 31 / June 1  Courtenay, Vancouver Island

Wild-Crafting and Medicine Making
In this exciting, hands-on weekend of experiential learning, you will harvest roots and barks and buds and leaves in the forest and then process them into tinctures, macerated oils, liniments and other remedies. Learn about plant ID, harvesting methods and how to make practical medicines you can take home and use immediately. Possible plants that may be ready to pick: Horsetail, Plantain, Butterbur, Willow, Thimbleberry, Avens, Fir tips, Self heal (prunella), Eyebright, Cleavers.         earth magic earth medicine

June 20 / 21 / 22, Courtenay, BC

Herbs of Fire - A Celebration of Mid-Summer
On this weekend we will celebrate the return of the sun and the longest day of the year. Learn about the
‘hot’ herbs and when to use them, and about ‘hot’ conditions and how to treat them. Understand the ‘hot’ constitution and learn how to balance this state. On the Saturday evening we will have a solstice ritual by the fire.
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July 12 Alexander Stephen House, Glasgow, UK
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Constituents and pharmacology – clinical applications
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July 18 – 20 Manchester, UK
Advanced level intensive in herbal medicine for managing cancer

July 25 / 26 / 27 Courtenay, Vancouver Island BC

Family Health Weekend – spouses and children welcome – child care provided during class times
This is a kid friendly event and spouses are encouraged to attend Bring your family, camp at the farm relax in class while the kids are entertained by our staff, and then we all get together for dinners and evenings by the camp fire. And if you want to explore further while you are in the area you can enjoy Strathcona park, the miles of lovely beaches, the dinosaur trail, kayaking, horse riding etc.
Family First Aid -  simple home remedies for all the family  
Coughs and colds – sore throats, ear aches, swollen glands
Cuts and abrasions  
Managing fevers
What about vaccinations?
Healthy fast food and kid friendly food
Staying sane in a crazy world - stress management strategies, energy boosters, self care and lifestyle
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August 22 / 23 / 24 Squamish
Natural Dyes and Botanical Art For those who feel inspired by Nature to let their creative juices flow... This weekend will focus on unleashing some of Nature's most treasured secrets: the colorful dyes held within the plants themselves. Using lichens, garden plants, wild barks & more, students will learn about fixing dyes with various mordents and the ways to coax a range of colors out of the same plant. Plants will become the medium for creating wild Nature prints & other artistic expressions from drawing to crafts. Plenty of room for hands-on exploration & discovery for everyone, ranging from accomplished artists through to beginners.
No experience necessary.
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September 12 - 13 - 14 Squamish
Breathe Free – Herbs and Lung Health
In this experiential workshop you will learn how to use breathing as a therapy and how to breathe for energy enhancement. Understand how to treat dry coughs and wet coughs, how to make steam inhalations for chest infections, and how to manage an acute asthma attack and much more.
Qi gong breathing exercises
Mucilage and soothing expectorants –  marshmallow, mullein, coltsfoot, plantain, comfrey,
Saponins / volatile oils and stimulating expectorants – grindelia., licorice, elecampane,
Anti-microbial – thyme , garlic, osha, lomatium, usnea, pleurisy root
Lung tonics -  horsetail, plantain
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September 15 – 20 Ashland, Oregon
Advanced level II intensive in herbal medicine for managing cancer. Co-teaching with Donald Yance at Centre for Natural Healing.
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September 22 - 27 Ashland, Oregon

Professional Clinical Training in the
Eclectic Triphasic medical system
Level Two Program - Advanced Clinical Applications of the
ETms in Cancer Therapies
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October 18 - 19             Innisfree farm, Courtenay

Advanced Studies in Herbal Medicine
Winter Workshop Series (weekend four)
A series of 5 classes that will delve deep into the science and the evidence base of clinical herbal medicine. Intended for students who have previous knowledge of either herbal medicine or western allopathic medicine, or both, and who want to deepen their understanding of herbs and their rational clinical application.
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December 6 - 7             Innisfree farm, Courtenay

Advanced Studies in Herbal Medicine
Winter Workshop Series (weekend five)
A series of 5 classes that will delve deep into the science and the evidence base of clinical herbal medicine. Intended for students who have previous knowledge of either herbal medicine or western allopathic medicine, or both, and who want to deepen their understanding of herbs and their rational clinical application.
CLICK HERE for more info