Clinical Craft Series…
refining your craft.

Refine your clinical craft with continuing education online classes for seedling through seasoned practitioners of clinical herbalism. Brought to you by Sovereignty Herbs and the Herbal Practice Connexion. Classes from the Clinical Craft Series are all about honing in on the skillfulness of our clinical work - with a specialty focus on topics surrounding both the practice and business of clinical herbalism.

Please note there are several registration options. You can register for individual classes with 3 different ‘pay from the heart’ payment options. All classes will be recorded and replays will be made available for all registered participants. 

JANUARY 2025 - MARCH 2025

Registration is after series descriptions

JANUARY 14, 2025 ~ 7PM

Herbal baths have been administered throughout the world for a myriad of ailments, both physical and spiritual. Our skin and senses are stimulated and absorb different phytochemicals and volatile oils, making baths and water-based topical preparations a powerful method of working with plants. In this class led by Brandon Ruiz of Yucayeke Farms be discussing various plants used in bathing throughout the world, methods of application, ailments traditionally supported with these methods and how to integrate herbal baths into daily practices.

Brandon Ruiz (he/him) is a Community Herbalist and Urban Farmer and is the founder of Yucayeke Farms, a farming and herbalism project that works to provide equal and affordable access to herbal medicines, culturally relevant crops and preserve traditions in the diaspora and beyond.

feBruary 13, 2025 ~ 7PM

Thyroid conditions are increasing common. While both synthetic and natural medications have great value, there is so much more we can to do to support people with hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, even within the non-medical scope of herbal practice. In this content-dense class, Maria will take us through the signs and symptoms, help us make sense of labs, understand standard medication pros, cons, and interactions, explore the iodine controversy, and — our primary focus — discuss specific herbs and natural remedies as well as big picture holistic support for long-term vitality.

Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature.

March 13 2025 ~ 7Pm

This class will focus on the anatomy and pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including the impact of hormonal imbalances and the connection to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. We'll also discuss the formation of various types of ovarian cysts before delving into herbal therapeutics, considering herbs and other supportive strategies to help regulate hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and support overall reproductive health in managing PCOS and ovarian cysts. Participants will also learn more about choosing and formulating specific herbs, dosing and potential interactions while also emphasizing the importance of a whole-person approach that includes dietary and lifestyle shifts alongside herbal support.

Ayo Ngozi is a community herbalist and farmer. A 2012 graduate of the Maryland University of Integrative Health, her work exists at the intersection of Western herbalism, ancestral healing and healing justice practices. Ayo is an instructor and advisor to several herbal schools and programs, including the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, The People’s Medicine School, Seed Soil + Spirit School and Wild Ginger Herbal Center.  Ayo is also a writer and contributor to publications and podcasts, and a visual artist whose artworks incorporate plants both as media and subjects. She lives with her family in Savannah, Georgia, on Guale land.

How to Register

Please read these registration instructions: We ask that you please read our Service Cancellation & Refund Policy prior to registering for these online classes. To register, click on the button below that says ‘Continue Registration’ and fill out the form. Once the form has been completed and submitted, your registration will be added to your shopping cart. Click on the shopping cart icon to complete your purchase. Please note that payment must be received in order for your registration to go through. If you are having  any difficulties with the registration process, please contact Erika Galentin at office@sovereigntyherbs.com.

Please note there are several registration options. You can register for individual classes with 3 different ‘pay from the heart’ payment options. All classes will be recorded and replays will be made available for all registered participants.

Herbal Practice Connexion (HPX) members please note that these classes are included in your membership and you do not need to register here. Interested in learning more about the Herbal Practice Connection (HPX) and all that membership has to offer (including awesome classes like these)? Please click here to learn more. 

Registration for Individual Classes

individual Classes ~ Pay from the Heart

‘Pay from the Heart’ is a model of payment for services that comes from the work of Mark Silver and The Heart of Business. Interested participants can choose which payment feels most in alignment with their hearts and what they can afford while offering the opportunity to also pay it forward.