231-Hour Certificate Program
Build a broad foundation through classroom and field instruction, medicine-making, plant identification, botanical research, herbal formulation, and tincture-making.
Explore the programLearn to work with medicinal plants, explore the healing arts, and build a deeper connection with yourself and the natural world.
From your first herbal class to advanced clinical study, discover education you can bring into your everyday life.
Explore herbalism, nutrition, aromatherapy, energy healing, and clinical herbology. Most six-week courses meet one evening each week, with workshops, special events, and meditations offered throughout the year.
The Foundations of Plant Medicine
Begin with medicinal plants and discover how to prepare teas, tinctures, oils, creams, powders, and other herbal preparations.
Explore Herbalism 101 Six-week course · In person or ZoomThe Art & Science of Medicine-Making
Expand your preparation skills through syrups, balms, creams, herbal pastes, and the measurements and proportions behind them.
Explore Herbal Alchemy Six-week course · In personThe Art of Sensing & Working With Energy
Explore presence, intuition, and energy awareness through guided learning and supervised practice in a supportive classroom.
Explore Energy Healing IHerbal and nutrition courses offer in-person or live Zoom attendance. Energy healing courses meet in person. See each course page for its attendance options.
Take an individual course or explore a longer path of study. Our certificate programs and advanced training connect classroom learning with practice, research, and experience.
Build a broad foundation through classroom and field instruction, medicine-making, plant identification, botanical research, herbal formulation, and tincture-making.
Explore the programDeepen your understanding of energy healing principles and spiritual development through courses, personal exploration, and guided practice.
Explore the programContinue your herbal studies with advanced materia medica, therapeutic applications, and plant spirit medicine—and learn to develop information you understand and can use.
Explore pre-clinic studyExplore the next stage of advanced herbal education through clinic training, connecting your studies with the practice of working with others.
Explore clinic training
John Finch leads monthly herb identification walks throughout San Diego County, introducing students to the plants growing around us.
Learning to recognize local plants brings a familiar landscape into focus—and offers a natural, meaningful way to connect with the world outside.
Participate in our hybrid herbal and nutrition courses through an interactive virtual classroom. Learn alongside the class through live Zoom instruction.
Check each course page for attendance options, recording access, and included materials.
We began making and perfecting our own herbal preparations more than thirty years ago. Today, we offer a selection of our favorite Self-Heal products for purchase.
Our products are made with love from organic, all-natural, and ethically sourced ingredients.
Jane Richmond offers private health consultations, energy healing, and aura readings. Explore a session that reflects your interests and the support you are seeking.
Learn about Self-Heal’s holistic clinic and its approach to personalized care. Visit the clinic page for details and information about getting started.
Have a question about a course, program, product, or consultation? We’re happy to help you find your next step.
