Founded in 1953 by Dr. John R. Christopher
The School of Natural Healing
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
The AMMA (American Medical Massage Association) and the ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals) will now recognize the training from our courses for Continuing Education Units credit.  Our curriculum has been reviewed by these organizations and found to meet their continuing education requirements for members.
Individual Levels
(22 levels in the Master
Herbalist Program)
68 (approximately) hours of
study each
4 credit hours each
Nutritional Herbalist
Program (Levels 100-500)
340 hours of study
20 credit hours
Herbalist Program (Levels
600-1300)
546 hours of study
32 credit hours
Master Herbalist Program
(Levels 1400-2200)
614 hours of study
36 credit hours
Complete Master Herbalist
Course
1500 hours of study
88 credit hours
After a student massage therapist completes a level or program he/she may request a letter of completion.  We only give credit for completed levels (assignments must be turned in for that level).
The AMMA requires 10 CEUs every year to maintain membership in their organization.  The ABMP requires 16 CEUs every year.  Below is a breakdown of the CEUs we can offer for each level, program, and entire course.
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