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Q: When do classes start and how do I enroll?

A: Because we have a correspondence course, people enroll every day at The School of Natural Healing.  You can Enroll online or visit the Contact Us  page to get in contact with a registrar.

Q: What happened to the Be Your Own Doctor course?

A:  The Be Your Own Doctor course was discontinued June 1, 2003.  It was replaced with the Family Herbalist Program, which has more materials and comes with a certificate.

Q: How long does it take to complete the Master Herbalist course?

A: It takes about 1 ½ years if the student works on the course 1 hour a day.  Some students finish in as few as 6 months while others take as many as 3 years to complete the entire program.


Q: Can I call The School of Natural Healing if I have a question on the course material?

A: Yes, The School of Natural Healing has full-time student advisers trained to assist the student as they work through the course.
Q: Can my spouse or a family member take these classes along with me?

A: Yes, family members living in the same house can share materials and enroll for half the cost of tuition (correspondence course only - does not apply to online school).  Call the office to sign-up.


Q: What sets The School of Natural Healing apart from other herbal schools?

A: Our school invites leading experts from around the country to teach at our campus. This expert instruction is part of our correspondence course in the form of books, DVDs and CDs. Students graduate from our course with a library of course material, including 22 books, 34 DVDs  and 26 CDs... more than any other course.


Q: What can an Herbalist legally do in the United States?

A: Herbalists can educate and instruct in the historical usage of herbs, whether by writing books and magazine articles, talking to clients at a clinic or health food store, lecturing or working with family. Herbalists do not diagnose illness or prescribe medicine.
Q: Can I still get video tapes and audio tapes instead of DVD's and CD's?

A: No - the video tapes and audio tapes are no longer available. 


Q: Will I have to pay a customs charge? (International Students)

A: That depends on the country that you live in.  If you have to pay customs charges on other items, you will have to pay them on your school course.