Four Elements
School of Traditional Medicine

Foundations of
Western Herbalism
2024 Courses

Considered to be an intermediate herbal course, our Foundations Curriculum is designed to immerse both the beginner and intermediate herbalist in the knowledge needed to provide herbal care for themselves and their family. 



In doing so, we provide a grounded, well-rounded western herbal program that allows the student to evolve and deepen their unique relationship with the practice of herbalism. 



The course provides a truly comprehensive scope of lessons and activities related to herbalism and traditional healing, including: the art of medicine making, formulation, bio-regional harvesting practices, herb walks, client intake, facial, tongue, and pulse diagnostics and properties, uses, dosing, energetics and spiritual and physical use of more than 150 herbs. 



With the breadth of knowledge given through this course, the student will be prepared to take their skills into their homes and communities.

Please note: The teachings are cumulative, and the program must be completed in order. Acceptance into this program is fully at the discretion of the teachers, Renee Crozier Prince (RH) and Paul Boharski.

Class Options

Western Herbal 101: Prerequisite for Foundations course. Single weekend.

Foundations: Weekend intensives once a month for 8 months. This program is consecutive and requires all classes to be completed for graduation.

Advanced: Weekend intensives once a month for 12 months. There will be a designated evening during the week for student clinic. Start dates in 2025.


Class Dates

NC Western 101

  • Sept 21-22

  • Oct 19-20

NC Foundations Program

  • Nov 16-17

  • Dec 14-15

  • Jan 18-19

  • Feb 22-23

  • Mar 22-23

  • Apr 19-20

  • May 17-18

  • Jun 21-22

FL Western 101

  • Sept 28-29

  • Nov 2-3

  • Dec 7-8

  • Jan 4-5

FL Foundations Program

  • Jan 25-26

  • Mar 1-2

  • Mar 29-30

  • Apr 26-27

  • May 24-25

  • Jun 28-29

  • Jul 26-27

  • Aug 23-24

Reserve Your Spot

Cost for the course is $315 dollars per each weekend intensive. A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be applied to your first weekend’s total. A $15 discount is applied to those that pay cash in advance. There is no refund policy. Once payment is submitted, only credit for future classes will be applied if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent students from attending.

A payment link will be sent to you for the deposit once you register below and before each weekend intensive. Your seat is not reserved until deposit paid and the number of students per class is limited so reserve your spot now!

Please fill out the form below to inquire about the class and request to register if interested.

Payment plan adjustments and BIPOC Scholarships are available. Email us with any inquiries.