John Finch and Jane Richmond co-founded Self-Heal School with a shared dream: helping people discover natural ways of healing.
Meet the teachers behind the school—and the years of study, practice, and personal connection they bring to herbal education and the healing arts.
John’s relationship with herbal medicine began in 1978, when his life partner, Jane Richmond, introduced him to the healing power of herbs. He started making herbal remedies for friends and family.
In 1985, he began his formal studies in a professional training program with Rosemary Gladstar, an internationally renowned herbalist.
Since then, John has taught herbal medicine and holistic nutrition, made herbal products, written for publication, and appeared as a guest on radio and television.
His teaching also reaches beyond the classroom. On herb identification walks around San Diego County, John introduces people to the edible and medicinal plants growing in their local landscapes.
Jane supervises Self-Heal School’s Herbal Clinical Program and Energy Healing Certificate Program, bringing years of study and practice to her work with students.
She studied for many years with Amanda McQuade Crawford, a master clinical herbalist. She also spent more than 20 years learning energy healing with her Native American metaphysical teacher, Star Mother.
Jane brings that experience into classes and workshops that combine information, personal exploration, and opportunities for growth—with room for enjoyment along the way.
She is also available for private health consultations, readings, energy healing, and spiritual counseling.
From medicinal plants to the healing arts, Self-Heal offers places to learn, ask questions, and deepen your own practice.
Connect classroom study with the living landscape through guided herb identification walks around San Diego.
Explore herbal preparations, holistic nutrition, energy healing, and the skills that support further study.
Begin with an individual class, continue into certificate study, or explore a private consultation with Jane.
Explore a class, join a herb walk, or get in touch with a question. We’re happy to help you find your way into Self-Heal.
