Where is the school located?
Self-Heal School is located at 961 Orma Drive, San Diego, CA 92106, in Ocean Beach, San Diego.
For questions about attending in person, contact us before your class.
Getting started
Find your starting point and the right way to join us.
Can I attend online or in person?
Herbal and nutrition courses welcome you in person or live online through Zoom. Choose what works for you—whether you prefer the classroom, live outside San Diego, or find it easier to learn from home. You may choose in-person or online attendance for each individual class in the course.
Energy healing courses meet in person. For aromatherapy, workshops, herb walks, and other events, check the individual event page for attendance options.
Where should I begin?
Most students begin with Herbalism 101, an introduction to medicinal plants and herbal preparations. You can take it on its own or begin building toward certificate study.
You can also explore other courses as they are offered, taking prerequisites into account. Energy Healing II requires Energy Healing I; Energy Healing III requires Energy Healing I and II.
Not sure which class fits your interests? We’re happy to help you choose.
How do I register?
Visit our Classes & Events page, select the course or workshop you want, and register through its individual page.
For the complete 231-hour program, you can pay $2,600 in advance at online checkout. To arrange the $2,500 cash option, contact the school.
After we receive your registration, we’ll email your confirmation and attendance information, including Zoom access details when your course includes online participation.
Tuition & payments
Understand program pricing, installments, and payment options.
How much does the 231-hour program cost?
Online advance payment$2,600Save $460
Cash advance payment$2,500Save $560
The standard program total is $3,060 when paying as you go. You may pay $200 for each 15-hour course as you take it; the complete program also includes additional required components.
Aromatherapy I and II each list a $20 materials fee. Ask the school how those fees apply to your payment option.
Do you offer course installments?
Yes. Most six-week courses allow you to begin with a $40 deposit and arrange installments for the remaining balance. Please pay the course fee in full by the end of the course.
Check your course page for its payment options, or contact us to discuss an arrangement. Course installments are separate from the program’s discounted advance-payment options.
Can I pay through Venmo?
Yes. Our Venmo handle is @selfhealschool. Please include your name, email address, phone number, and the class or classes you are registering for so we can match your payment to your registration.
If you’re paying toward the full certificate program or need help confirming the amount, contact the school first.
Do you accept work or service trades?
Some trade arrangements may be available for housework, bodywork, marketing, and similar services.
These arrangements are made individually. Contact Jane through the school at 619-224-1268 to discuss what may be available.
Classes & materials
Know what to expect during class and between lessons.
What if I miss a class?
Zoom classes are recorded, and recordings are made available to registered students so you can catch up or revisit a lesson.
Recording availability depends on the course. Check its page or ask the school about the specific class you plan to take.
Are books and course materials included?
Our course handouts and school-written booklets are included in the course fee. Online students receive PDF materials and the information needed to join their Zoom classes.
Teachers can also recommend additional reference materials and direct students to sources offering book discounts when available.
How long does the 231-hour program take?
Most 15-hour courses meet one evening each week for six weeks, usually from 7:00–9:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Your completion time depends on the course schedule, how many courses you take at once, prerequisites, and completion of the applied requirements. Some students have completed the program in about 30 weeks by taking multiple courses at a time.
Contact the school to discuss current offerings and a sequence that works for you.
How much work is required outside class?
Our teaching emphasizes demonstrations, discussion, and practical understanding rather than conventional tests. Outside reading and personal practice are encouraged.
The full certificate program does include required work beyond classroom instruction: 10 hours of botanical research, 10 hours of plant identification, a six-hour medicine-making workshop, six hours of herbal formulation, and four hours of tincture making.
The research, formulation, and tincture requirements include submissions. Together, these applied components account for 36 of the program’s 231 hours. See the certificate curriculum for full details.
Can I repeat a course?
Yes. Returning to a familiar subject can help you notice more, ask new questions, and deepen your understanding.
Courses may be repeated for half the course fee. Contact the school for review-course registration details.
Certificate & next steps
Understand the school’s certificates and paths for further study.
What credential does the certificate program provide?
After completing the 231-hour program and its required submissions, you are eligible for a Certificate of Completion from Self-Heal School.
This is a school-issued educational certificate. It documents your training; it is not a government-issued healthcare license and does not itself authorize the practice of a licensed medical profession.
If your goal is to work with clients, learn the professional limits and requirements that apply where you practice. For California, you can review the state’s guidance on unlicensed practice. Ask insurers directly about coverage for any services you intend to offer.
What comes after the 231-hour certificate?
The 231-hour program is the first stage of Self-Heal’s broader course of study. Students interested in deeper training can explore Pre-Clinic Training, followed by clinic training. Self-Heal offers Certificates of Completion at each of these three levels.
Students bring their learning into a range of interests, including:
- Further study in herbal consultations and supervised clinic work
- Teaching classes and workshops
- Writing books, articles, blogs, and educational content
- Making herbal preparations, products, and crafts
- Working in an herb shop or natural food store
- Growing herbs and studying responsible plant harvesting
Choose additional training and experience according to the kind of work you want to pursue.
Policies & practical support
Plan your visit and understand the school’s policies.
What if I need help getting to school?
After registering, contact the school about your transportation needs. We can inquire with other registered students about possible carpool arrangements.
For herbal and nutrition courses, you can also choose live Zoom attendance. Check the course page for attendance details.
Are there herb-walk discounts for couples or children?
The herb-walk fee is $20 per participating adult. For a couple sharing one income, the combined fee is $30.
Children attend free. An accompanying person who is simply joining the walk, without participating in plant identification, may also attend free.
See the current schedule for upcoming herb walks and event details.
What is your refund policy?
Class fees are nonrefundable.
If you miss classes or do not complete a course, you will have a credit that can be used for courses or workshops for up to one year from the date you paid.
Contact the school if you need help understanding or using your course credit.
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