Level 2: Herbalist Clinical Theater, Sept 2023 – April 2024

Our Herbalist Clinical Theater is an opportunity to:

(1) learn Michael Moore’s system of Constitutional Physiology
(2) learn herbal clinician Ginger Webb’s drop-dose technique for creating custom formulations
(3) experience and learn from Ginger through in-person consultations with real humans
(4) conduct your own herbal consultations and get feedback from Ginger and the class
(5) go in depth with Ginger on other topics relevant to individual and public health, such as insulin resistance (“prediabetes”) and food intolerances
(6) experience the guided process of Food Elimination and Rechallenge (as taught by Ginger’s teacher, clinical medical herbalist Paul Bergner) with your fellow students over the span of 40+ days

Two options are available for attendance:
(1) in person at the American Botanical Council in Austin, and
(2) via Zoom. Monthly Roundtable discussions will be held via Zoom only; All other class with have both in-person (at the American Botanical Council in Austin, TX) or Zoom options available.

Michael Moore created a system of Constitutional Physiology that attempts to address sub-clinical deficiencies and excesses in human organ systems. He also created an intake form that allows a clinician to quickly suss out some of the patterns of deficiency/excess in a client, and an herbal guide (aka the “cheat sheet”) that suggests herbs that will work in formulation for that person. Ginger will spend several sessions teaching this system, and then several sessions practicing it in clinical theater. In addition, Ginger will demonstrate (and students participants will get to witness) Ginger’s “one drop” test with the client, administering one drop of a particular tincture, to see how the client responds. This is a powerful way to gain confidence in the herbs we choose for the final formula, as well as a powerful way for the client to trust the process: they feel the energy of the herb in their own body/energy, and they get to decide if that herb is one they want to work with. Finally, we will go through a prolonged formulation process for each client. ***We will be choosing clients from among the student participants in the class (as well as our communities if needed) to participate in the clinical theater, receiving a free consultation and custom herbal formulation(s).

Student participation in the clinical theater is primarily watch-and-learn (particularly in the beginning), although questions and insights will be welcomed if they feel particularly important or relevant. The intention of the theater is to be able to experience Ginger’s method for conducting an intake so that you can take that and run with it, adding your own flavor of brilliance and intuition.

Tuition includes: (1) in-person or zoom attendance in all classes; (2) a printed, spiral bound copy of several Michael Moore manuals that we utilize in class (and are great resources to refer to throughout your herbal career) (3) opportunity to volunteer for a live consultation slot (consultation with Ginger and custom herbal formula); (4) access to class recordings (for review or if you miss a class); (5) single herb tinctures and glycerites at wholesale prices while in session; (6) opportunity for clinical mentorship with Ginger after finishing the course.

Topics include: 

• Michael Moore’s constitutional assessment tools
• Clinical Theater: live consultations with real humans
• Creating your own intake (includes symptom rating chart)
• Business nuts & bolts of consultations: How To
• Round table discussion of Clinical Students’ consultations
• Food Allergies & and Elimination Diet techniques
• Insulin resistance: diagnostics, supplements, goals

COST
Deposit to hold spot $200
Full Tuition $950
$75 Early Bird Discount when you sign up by June 30th, 2023

PREREQUISITES
You have taken SJS Level 1 or a similar program elsewhere. Please feel free to let your herbalist friends from other schools know about this. Space is limited.

DATES & TIMES
Thursday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 pm (when we have clients, class may go to 9pm)

2023
Sept
7, 14
21 Roundtable- Zoom only

Oct
5, 12
19 Roundtable- Zoom only

Nov
2, 9
16 Roundtable- Zoom only

Dec
7
14 Roundtable- Zoom only

2024
Jan
4
18 Roundtable- Zoom only

Feb
1
15 Roundtable- Zoom only

Mar
7
21 Roundtable- Zoom only

Apr
4
18 Roundtable- Zoom only

LOCATION
American Botanical Council Annex Building
6200 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
+ Zoom

CLASS REFUND POLICY
Deposits and class payments are non-refundable, but may be used toward future classes within a one year period if you contact us to withdraw before the class begins. If you withdraw after the first class, all payments made are not refundable or transferrable. Please understand that your tuition pays for a seat during that specific class and that is why we have to stick to this policy. You can read our full class refund policy here: https://gingerwebb.com/class-refund-policy/
Space is limited, so please make sure to sign up early!