The 2010 teachers include: Cascade Anderson Geller, Rosita Arvigo, Jane Bothwell, Howie Brounstein, Candis Cantin, Robin DiPasquale, Charles Garcia, Jo Jenner, Dee Keller, Scott Kloos, Seth McLaughlin, and Bob Quinn.
Cascade Anderson Geller ~ In the early 1970's, disgruntled with straight medicine and an educational system where soldiers with big guns were posted on campus, Cascade channeled her political activism into healing and started three food cooperatives across the U.S. Taking advantage of her love of the outdoors and her Appalachian family heritage of wildcrafting, she decided to pursue becoming an herbalist as a way to gather up her passions into one basket. In 1979, she was a founding member of the Everett House Healing Center in Portland, Oregon, where she saw clients and taught classes. She has served on the faculty of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr College, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and the California School of Herbal Studies and taught at many other institutions and conferences. She has been trained by a host of people who walk their talk, including the late Ella Birzneck, Norma Myers and Juliette di Bairacli Levy, as well as many others living in remote regions of the Earth.
Cascade Anderson Geller's Classes:
History and Mystery of American Herbalism: Native American, European, African and Colonial Influences American herbalism, like the culture itself, is a concoction of different people’s orientation to the land, the plants and the physical, emotional and spiritual human body. Through the lens of individual herbs, formulas and treatments we will gain an enlightening perspective on the historical influences on current herbal practice, and events, in the U.S.
Herb Walk along the Breitenbush River The Breitenbush River is one of the creators of this beautiful landscape. Come along and get to know it better as we learn about many wonderful, useful wild plants that call it's banks home. Be prepared to walk on rocks and be in the sun, and dappled shade, on this approximately 1 mile round-trip walk.
The Mystery of Fire in the Preparation of Herbal Products In this demonstration class, we will explore some of the differences between “raw” herbs and those that are exposed to heat. Some of the preparations we will work with are infusions, decoctions, extracts with alcohol, water or honey. We will explore differences in taste, efficacy and available constituents.
Rosita Arvigo Dr. Rosita Arvigo is a naprapathic physician, herbalist, international lecturer, and author. She has lived in Central America for over 30 years where she studied with various traditional healers, the most notable of whom was Don Elijio Panti, the renowned Maya shaman of Belize. She is the author of “Sastun, My Apprentice with a Maya Healer”, and co-author of “Rainforest Remedies 100 Healing Herbs of Belize”, “Rainforest Home Remedies: How to Nourish your Soul the Maya Way”, and “The Art of Spiritual Bathing”.
Dr. Arvigo directs the Ix Chel Tropical Research Foundation in Belize, is a founding member of The Traditional Healer’s Foundation, and operates the Ix Chel Wellness Center in Santa Elena, Belize. She was awarded the Wings Trust Women of Discovery “Earth Award” for 2003.
Rosita Arvigo's Classes:
TWO PART CLASS Women’s Health Care with “The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy ™” The Benefits of Uterine Massage and Botanicals for Restoring and Maintaining Health Learn the fundamentals of Maya Abdominal and Uterine Massage that addresses over 30 common reproductive symptoms to restore health and wellness This informative workshop will provide an overview of the Arvigo Techniques Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and supportive modalities such as ba’jos (vaginal steam baths), herbal supports etc. There are no hands on demonstrations in this workshop.
Spiritual Bathing, Healing Rituals to Nourish the Body and Nurture the Soul An introduction to the spiritual bathing practices around the world and throughout the ages. Maya healing incorporates the use of herbal baths for spiritual healing. We will discuss the most commonly used plants, such as Rue, Marigold, Roses that are used in herbal bathing to promote spiritual healing.
Jane Bothwell Jane Bothwell is a practicing herbalist, educator, hypnotherapist, and flower essence practitioner. She directs and teaches at the Dandelion Herbal Center in Kneeland, CA. and is former teacher and administrator at the California School of Herbal studies in Sonoma County, CA. as well as a former board member of United Plant Savers. She brings to you 24 years of working with clients, teaching herb classes and generally immersing herself in plants. Jane directs The Dandelion Herbal Center a rural herbal education center in the coastal hills of Northern California and leads Herbal Journeys to France, Morocco, Baja and more. She is dedicated to furthering and preserving herbal traditions and to teaching ecological ways to cohabit our world.
Jane Bothwell's Classes:
Herb Walk Our love for plants has brought us together to celebrate plant medicine healing and each other. Come greet the plants surrounding us here at Breitenbush and learn their edible, medicinal, energetic and historic uses.
Flower Essences – Two part Course Learn how to make your own flower essences and incorporate them into your life for healing and vital energy. The history and philosophy of the flower essence system of healing will be discussed with a focus on Bach and native flower essences. You will leave with a personal flower essence formula, a bottle of Rescue Remedy, and a deeper understanding of the numerous applications of flower essence therapy.
Howie Brounstein Howie has been a professional herbalist/botanist for over twenty years. He is the primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. He has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He was the owner of Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, and is active locally and internationally in protected plants and ecological assessments. Howie has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. http://www.botanicalstudies.net/"It's easy to harvest wild plants, the hard part is not harvesting."
Howie Brounstein's classes:
PRE-CONFERENCE EXCURSION: GI Tract Protocol Plant Walk
Join Howie in his favorite class room, the forests of the Cascade Mountains. Spend the day in the beauty of the region on this day hike where we will walk 3 miles round trip and meet wonderful plants and landscapes. The GI Tract Protocol can be used for normalizing varied types of chronic digestive problems. Many of my clients have compromised GI tracts from a fast food vegan or other extended elimination diets, protein deficiencies, or multiple nutritional deficiencies. Symptom pictures range from full-blown chronic fatigue symptoms to multiple food sensitivities and brain fog. During the walk, I will discuss the details of the protocol illustrated with case histories, while focusing on the native plants around us.
Though the terrain will not be too steep or rugged, participants need to be in good shape, wear appropriate footgear and clothing and be prepared to both drive and walk over uneven ground. We will most likely be a short drive from Breitenbush's retreat center. Carpooling will be arranged and sack lunches provided. Bring a large, full water bottle. Be prepared for rain or shine.
HERB WALK ~ Forest Plant Walk It is a joy to realize that food and medicine grows around us wherever we travel. It reminds us that we have a place on an earth that nourishes us. Be prepared to walk.
Northwest Materia Medica: Oregon Grape Root I will discuss the ecology, politics, and uses of my favorite herbs, Oregon Grape. This class will extend to generalized topics such as bitters, alteratives, conservation, history, whole plant medicine vs. phytochemicals, p-glycoproteins, and antibiotic resistance, as well as a few droppers of colorful stories and case histories.
Candis Cantin, has over 25 years practical experience as an herbalist, herbal and nutritional counselor and teacher of holistic lifestyle principles. Her background includes extensive Western herbal studies, as well as studies in Ayurvedic and Chinese healing systems. Two of Candis’ main teachers are Dr. Michael Tierra with the East West Herbal program and Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque. She is also a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. For 25 years, Candis has owned and directed the EverGreen Herb Garden and School of Integrative Herbology located in the Sierra Foothills where there are extensive organic botanical gardens to view. Candis is the author of Pocket Guide to Ayurvedic Healing (Crossing Press), and the artist of The Herbal Tarot and co- author of its companion book The Spirit of Herbs.(US Games).
Candis Cantin's classes:
PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE: Ancient Roots of Herbal Medicine Egyptian, Greek and Arab influences on our herbal traditions will be explored in this intensive class. What is Western herbology, what are its roots, and how do we express ourselves as medical herbalist in the 21st century? Candis' love for history and plants and art will be explored in this lively class. We will discover the true roots of western herbal thought and explore the journey that many of the plants that we love have taken.
Treating Anxiety and Panic Disorder From personal experience, Candis will discuss the conditions of anxiety and panic that are so prevelent in our society at this time. What are their signs and what can be done to allay some of the symptoms of these conditions. How does the brain react to anxiety as well as the adrenals/ heart and other organs. Herbs, foods, medications and lifestyles will be talked about so that a person can have some tools to use to ease this debilitating condition.
Beyond Cleansing: Time for Rejuvenation! So much of the text on healing is devoted on cleansing. Yet in the Ayurvedic and Chinese systems they discuss ways to increase vitality through various foods, herbs, sleep and gentle movement. What are the signs of depletion? How does one rejuvenate the various organ, meridian systems? Lots of herbs will be sampled and various ways of taking the herbs for rejuvenation will be discussed.
Robin DiPasqualeN.D., RH (AHG) Robin DiPasquale, is a naturopathic physician, homeopath, and herbalist. The former chair of botanical medicine at Bastyr University, Robin’s love of teaching continues through her classes at Bastyr University, University of Washington School of Nursing, The Madison Herb Institute, her gemmotherapy on-line webinar, and with her classes in Italy, the newest one The Study of Alchemy and Spagyric Medicine. Dr. DiPasquale lives in Madison, Wisconsin and practices at Red Lotus Healing Arts and the University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Clinic. The plants and patients continue to be her teachers.
Robin DiPasquale's classes:
Herbs That Are Red, Herbs of the Earth Chakra How does the color red influence us, body, mind, and spirit? This class will be a study of herbs that are red, exploring the many dimensions of their healing properties and how they are connected to the chakras. We’ll spend time with Ceanothus americanus (red root) beyond its lymph system affinity, the five flavor Schizandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi), the berry medicine of Crataegus spp (Hawthorne) and Lycium barbarum (Wolfberry), Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) and its Papaveraceae family traits, the fire medicine of Capsicum frutescens (Cayenne), the cooling essence of the Malvaceae family Hibiscus spp, Native American ideas of Monarda didyma, and the tart taste of Rhus spp, the Sumac berries.
Herb Walk ~ Devotion of the Northwest Plants, A Time To Reflect On Our Native Teachers This herb walk will be a time of understanding the wisdom and knowledge of the northwest plants through discussion and ceremonial reflectiveness.
Tree Medicine, Tree Magic Walking with trees, the incredible beings that they are, is ever so inspiring, uplifting, and expansive. This class will journey through a collection of seven trees, exploring folklore, magic, and medicinal uses. Herbal applications, gemmotherapy, and energetic aspects through tree essences will be discussed from medicine making to clinical applications.
Charles Garcia ~ Charles Garcia, a third generation California curandero, treats clients out of his home or when necessary in their homes. His remedios are often simple but often labor intensive. He grows or wild crafts most of his medicinal plants. He does not accept payment for his work.
He is the founder and director of the California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism. He spent ten years teaching deaf education of which he’s particular proud, as well as ten years in public and private law enforcement. Both of which helped his powers of observation. Find him on the internet at www.hispanicherbs.com
Charles Garcia's classes:
PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE: California Curanderismo A personal history of three generation of California Hispanic curanderismo, with an emphasis on native herbs and introduced herbal practices. Ritual, prayer, and aspects of the supernatural will also be discussed
Kitchen Herbs for Healing The heart of every Hispanic home is the kitchen, and so is the healing. This hands on demo class will share how culinary herbs and foods play a part in healing the body and spirit.
Street Herbalism Treating street people and the homeless. Common ailments. Seasonal issues. How to blend in. How to cultivate allies. How to stay alive.
Jo Jenner ND Jo Jenner is a herbalist and naturopathic physician. For over two decades she has been inspiring individuals with the power of water and local plants for exceptional healing. She is a passionate teacher of hydrotherapy and ethnobotany.
Jo's classes:
Facials Galore: Time tested recipes using nature’s bounty. This class is for those who wish to learn the ancient practices of facials using assorted direct applications to your skin. Many cultures today continue to use these remedies to prevent further damage to the skin. This is a hands-on workshop. We will explore inexpensive remedies through discussion and application of versatile recipes. Herbal ingredients will be high-lighted. Bring a hair tie or head band to keep hair away from face and a towel to dry your face at the end. All sexes, all ages encouraged
Hydrotherapy: You can do magic at home Potent healing practices of water therapy have persisted over the ages. The use of water to treat diseases has a long history. Its use is established in many parts of the world and continues to be used as an adjunct to many other therapies. These treatments use physical water properties, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases. Combine the healing power of plant medicine with the equally powerful water therapies and you have an avenue for profound healing.
Herb Walk ~ Age-Old Wisdom to Unlock the Mysteries in Your Own Backyard. Join this lively walk to discover how most everything you need to heal can be found in your own backyard.
Dee Keller ND Derenda Keller, ND has been studying herbs since her grandmother taught her to graze on red clover and dandelion greens at age 3. Since her early 20’s, she has studied with a traditional Cherokee medicine person in North Carolina. While on a 1100 mile hike in 1997, the plants started talking to her, demanding further examination. She received her education at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, graduating in 2004, with an emphasis on botanical medicine provided by the many talented Medicinary Ladies. She currently works as a naturopathic physician in Longview, WA. When not working, she likes nothing better than camping, hiking, gardening, or just lying on the grass with her son contemplating a tree.
Dee's class:
Helpful Herbs in the Treatment of Lyme Disease There are many herbal helpers for the person with Lyme Disease. This class highlights 2 formulas: Gnarly Lyme Tea and a Pain Tonic for Lyme related bone & joint pain. We’ll discuss nine herbs with proven efficacy at either killing off the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease or increasing comfort by easing the symptoms.
Scott Kloos is the owner of Cascadia Folk Medicine which produces small-batch herbal extracts from the native plants of the Northwest. He works with the psycho-spiritual aspects of plant medicine in his healing practice and leads The School of Forest Medicine which offers students the opportunity to explore plant and human consciousness. He is also one of the founders and a faculty member of the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicinein Portland, OR.
Scott Kloos's classes:
Reawakening the Spirits of the Forest Many have forgotten the connection to the spiritual beings that are the true power behind the medicinal plants that we "use." When we renew and strengthen these relationships, an even deeper level of healing is available, and as we bring light to ourselves, we cannot help but illuminate the spirits of the forest.
Herb Walk Get to know your local, native and naturalized, edible and medicinal plants. Identification, medicinal uses, history & folklore, psycho-spiritual uses, wildcrafting ethics, and harvesting & processing techniques will be discussed.
Seth McLaughlin, LMT CNC CPhT Seth McLaughlin started his path of healing by doing massage after church for comic book money. He is an herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and certified pharmacy technician. Seth is a student nurse, studying to be a nurse practitioner. He works at a hospital, in a doctors' office, a pharmacy, and his own wellness clinic. Seth teaches students from the Gatton School of Pharmacy. In the past, he taught resident physicians during their alternative medicine rotation at the Quillen School of Medicine's Kingsport Residency Program. Seth is one of the authors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Secrets as well as numerous magazine articles. His specialty is blending the best of herbal medicine, shamanic medicine, and conventional medicine. Seth is currently apprenticing Rosita Arvigo, DN in traditional Maya medicine.
Seth McLaughlin's classes:
A Pathway from Addiction with Herbs and Supplements ~ Learn to support neurotransmitter and endocrine balance in people walking the path of recovery from addiction.
Physical Assessment of the Herbal Client ~ Gather more information from your clients with these simple assessments. Customize your treatment to the specific needs of the individual.
Concurrent Use of Medication and Herbs ~ Many of us were taught not to recommend herbs to people on medications. Some estimates say that 81% of Americans take at least one pill per day. These people need the support of our plant allies too. Learn to reduce side effects from commonly used drugs with herbs and discover resources that help you support your clients who take medicines.
Bob Quinn has been studying herbal medicine since 1974 when he first picked up Back to Eden. In the 1980’s he studied at Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing and did a five-month apprenticeship with Howie Brounstein. In 1995 he started his studies in Chinese medicine. This time included extensive study with Jeremy Ross, a pioneer of using Western herbs within the Chinese energetic framework. In 2007 he was awarded a doctoral degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (DAOM).
Bob's classes:
TWO PART CLASS Introduction to Moxibustion—The Therapeutic Use of Herbal Fire Moxibustion, the therapeutic burning of herbal materials (usually mugwort) on the body, is at least as old as acupuncture. The two modalities historically came to be seen as inseparable. Even in the classical period of the Han Dynasty many masters considered moxibustion to be an appropriate home therapy. In this hands-on class participants will learn the Fukaya-style direct moxibustion techniques used by many in Japan. It is fun, relatively easy-to-learn, and yields impressive results. Materials will be available for purchase.
Cascade Anderson Geller ~ In the early 1970's, disgruntled with straight medicine and an educational system where soldiers with big guns were posted on campus, Cascade channeled her political activism into healing and started three food cooperatives across the U.S. Taking advantage of her love of the outdoors and her Appalachian family heritage of wildcrafting, she decided to pursue becoming an herbalist as a way to gather up her passions into one basket. In 1979, she was a founding member of the Everett House Healing Center in Portland, Oregon, where she saw clients and taught classes. She has served on the faculty of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr College, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and the California School of Herbal Studies and taught at many other institutions and conferences. She has been trained by a host of people who walk their talk, including the late Ella Birzneck, Norma Myers and Juliette di Bairacli Levy, as well as many others living in remote regions of the Earth. 
Rosita Arvigo Dr. Rosita Arvigo is a naprapathic physician, herbalist, international lecturer, and author. She has lived in Central America for over 30 years where she studied with various traditional healers, the most notable of whom was Don Elijio Panti, the renowned Maya shaman of Belize. She is the author of “Sastun, My Apprentice with a Maya Healer”, and co-author of “Rainforest Remedies 100 Healing Herbs of Belize”, “Rainforest Home Remedies: How to Nourish your Soul the Maya Way”, and “The Art of Spiritual Bathing”.
Jane Bothwell Jane Bothwell is a practicing herbalist, educator, hypnotherapist, and flower essence practitioner. She directs and teaches at the Dandelion Herbal Center in Kneeland, CA. and is former teacher and administrator at the California School of Herbal studies in Sonoma County, CA. as well as a former board member of United Plant Savers. She brings to you 24 years of working with clients, teaching herb classes and generally immersing herself in plants. Jane directs The Dandelion Herbal Center a rural herbal education center in the coastal hills of Northern California and leads Herbal Journeys to France, Morocco, Baja and more. She is dedicated to furthering and preserving herbal traditions and to teaching ecological ways to cohabit our world. 
Howie Brounstein Howie has been a professional herbalist/botanist for over twenty years. He is the primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. He has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He was the owner of Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, and is active locally and internationally in protected plants and ecological assessments. Howie has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. 
Candis Cantin, has over 25 years practical experience as an herbalist, herbal and nutritional counselor and teacher of holistic lifestyle principles. Her background includes extensive Western herbal studies, as well as studies in Ayurvedic and Chinese healing systems. Two of Candis’ main teachers are Dr. Michael Tierra with the East West Herbal program and Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque. She is also a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. For 25 years, Candis has owned and directed the EverGreen Herb Garden and School of Integrative Herbology located in the Sierra Foothills where there are extensive organic botanical gardens to view. 
Robin DiPasqualeN.D., RH (AHG) Robin DiPasquale, is a naturopathic physician, homeopath, and herbalist. The former chair of botanical medicine at Bastyr University, Robin’s love of teaching continues through her classes at Bastyr University, University of Washington School of Nursing, The Madison Herb Institute, her gemmotherapy on-line webinar, and with her classes in Italy, the newest one The Study of Alchemy and Spagyric Medicine. Dr. DiPasquale lives in Madison, Wisconsin and practices at Red Lotus Healing Arts and the University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Clinic. The plants and patients continue to be her teachers. 
Charles Garcia ~ Charles Garcia, a third generation California curandero, treats clients out of his home or when necessary in their homes. His remedios are often simple but often labor intensive. He grows or wild crafts most of his medicinal plants. He does not accept payment for his work. 
Jo Jenner ND Jo Jenner is a herbalist and naturopathic physician. For over two decades she has been inspiring individuals with the power of water and local plants for exceptional healing. She is a passionate teacher of hydrotherapy and ethnobotany.
Dee Keller ND Derenda Keller, ND has been studying herbs since her grandmother taught her to graze on red clover and dandelion greens at age 3. Since her early 20’s, she has studied with a traditional Cherokee medicine person in North Carolina. While on a 1100 mile hike in 1997, the plants started talking to her, demanding further examination. She received her education at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, graduating in 2004, with an emphasis on botanical medicine provided by the many talented Medicinary Ladies. She currently works as a naturopathic physician in Longview, WA. When not working, she likes nothing better than camping, hiking, gardening, or just lying on the grass with her son contemplating a tree.
Scott Kloos is the owner of Cascadia Folk Medicine which produces small-batch herbal extracts from the native plants of the Northwest. He works with the psycho-spiritual aspects of plant medicine in his healing practice and leads The School of Forest Medicine which offers students the opportunity to explore plant and human consciousness. He is also one of the founders and a faculty member of the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine in Portland, OR.
Seth McLaughlin, LMT CNC CPhT Seth McLaughlin started his path of healing by doing massage after church for comic book money. He is an herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and certified pharmacy technician. Seth is a student nurse, studying to be a nurse practitioner. He works at a hospital, in a doctors' office, a pharmacy, and his own wellness clinic. Seth teaches students from the Gatton School of Pharmacy. In the past, he taught resident physicians during their alternative medicine rotation at the Quillen School of Medicine's Kingsport Residency Program. Seth is one of the authors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Secrets as well as numerous magazine articles. His specialty is blending the best of herbal medicine, shamanic medicine, and conventional medicine. Seth is currently apprenticing Rosita Arvigo, DN in traditional Maya medicine. 
Bob Quinn has been studying herbal medicine since 1974 when he first picked up Back to Eden. In the 1980’s he studied at Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing and did a five-month apprenticeship with Howie Brounstein. In 1995 he started his studies in Chinese medicine. This time included extensive study with Jeremy Ross, a pioneer of using Western herbs within the Chinese energetic framework. In 2007 he was awarded a doctoral degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (DAOM).