The Herbalist's Journey

Mentorship Circle

 

3-month mentorship led by Shereel Washington
deepen your practice, connect with your roots,
and find your unique herbal path

next round starts Spring 2025

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Graduated from herb school but still feeling uncertain and unprepared to take the next step?

 

Mentorship bridges the gap between learning and living herbalism.

 

 

 

Shereel standing at the bottom of a mountain with a walking stick and handfuls of freshly picked medicinals with a rainbow in the background

 

The Herbalist's Journey

is your guide to life after herb school–– when your herbalist path really begins!

 

 

Led by seasoned herbalist Shereel Washington of Ixalted Natural Body, this 3-month mentorship program is designed to help you find your footing and build confidence in your applied herbal knowledge.

Through practical scenarios, community connection, and expert guidance, you’ll gain the tricks of the trade needed to flourish as an herbalist.

This program also offers valuable learning materials to help solidify your skills and prepare you to practice in a way that inspires you.

Unlike traditional programs focused strictly on Western clinical herbalism, Shereel’s approach is rooted in heritage and healing.

She believes that reconnecting with your traditions and the wisdom of your lineage creates a richer and more authentic path to herbalism.

 

Duration:

3 months (6 live sessions, 2 per month)

 

Timing:

1st and 2nd Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00PM PT

 

Session Format:

  • 1-hour live group sessions on the 1st and 2nd Mondays.
  • Interactive discussions, guided exercises, and practical takeaways.
  • Access to a private group for ongoing community support and resource sharing.
  • Small group environment - limited spaces offered to keep things connective. 
  • Video replays available after live sessions!

 

Step into life after herb school with confidence.

 

Life after herb school is where the true work begins. The Herbalist’s Journey is your guide to navigating this exciting and transformative phase with the wisdom and support you need. Over three powerful months, you’ll grow your confidence, explore your strengths, and deepen your connection to ancestral knowledge—all while building a practice that reflects your values and goals.

Why This Program is Different
Unlike programs focused solely on Western clinical herbalism, The Herbalist’s Journey centers on a holistic and heritage-driven approach. Shereel's mentorship emphasizes reconnecting with the wisdom of your lineage to create a meaningful and grounded practice, helping those who might want to explore clinical AND folk practices.

Take the next step on your herbalist journey.

Join the Waitlist

Next round starts Spring 2025!

Sign up to be notified when the next round opens for this limited-space mentorship designed to inspire, support, and empower you to grow.

 

Have questions about this program? Reach out to Shereel by email!

Who is this program for?

This program welcomes:

  • Herb school graduates ready to apply their knowledge.
  • Beginners seeking a grounded and inclusive foundation.
  • Herbalists who value ancestral traditions alongside modern practices.

Key Themes:

  • Discovering your “why” as an herbalist.
  • Exploring pathways aligned with your strengths.
  • Practical applications of herbalism in everyday life.
  • Reconnecting with ancestral practices and alternative lineages.
  • Defining your future in a way that feels inspiring and sustainable.

 

Session Topics:

  • Session 1: Finding Your Why

  • Session 2: Discovering Your Why

  • Session 3: Navigating the Herbal Landscape

  • Session 4: Finding Your Herbal Niche

  • Session 5: Reclaiming Herbal Traditions

  • Session 6: The Path of the Folk Herbalist

 

Each session includes interactive discussions, guided exercises, and practical takeaways!

About your Mentor

Shereel, Wellness/Holistic Coach & Naturalist, graduated from the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, CA in the Community Herbalist Program in Clinical Herbalism, and earned certificates in Body Systems and Herbal Crafting. She has completed over 1200 hours of herbal craft making training. Shereel is an instructor at Berkeley Herbal Center, California School of Herbal Studies, Land of Verse, and Women's Herbal Symposium. She is also a speaker and has appeared as a guest panelist for the Sonoma County Herb Exchange, Wise Womb Way Virtual Symposium, and NCWHS' Virtual Symposium. Shereel also teaches Dance and Qi gong at Deep Root Center For Spiritual Studies in the MOVE: Spirit Rhythm Dance Program in Oakland, CA.

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