What Joan is Doing
Out of the Tunnel
The past year's sabbatical while an advocate for someone on an intense healing journey, has also immersed me in a surprising spiral of unexpected learning that has taken my craft forward. It's been intense and taken time, but now finally, I am now able to reattune to normal rhythms and resume my educational outreach! After I set my first Class date I realized that it was a year and a day after this journey began — not because of any plan on my part; it's just part of the magic of the universe and my Irish heritage. As I ease into back into a schedule of Plant Walks, and Webinars on Materia Medica and Traditional Western Herbalism, I'll post below.
2026 Events
What is Vitalism, and Why does it Matter?
Thursday, September 10, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Webinar link to come
Free Class
Understanding Vitalism, the "Fire of Life", shines a light on what we have lost in a way of living that nourishes us deeply. It is fundamental to traditional forms herbalism throughout the world, and to understanding how to apply herbal knowledge in Traditional Western Herbalism. Anyone who works with natural and energetic approaches to health and healing can benefit from this class.
Past Events
Sunday, April 27, 10:00 AM
Morning Star Center for Spiritual Living
10:00 am – 11:00 am or so Address and more Here
In Person: Historic Library Building - 2nd Floor, 329 S. Peters Ave - Norman, OK
Entrance and parking on East side of building Live via Zoom: Zoom ID 441 871 663
Tuesdays, February 11 - April 29 2025 7:00PM CST $220
Are you just starting your herbal journey, or you've been working on your own, and feel like you have some gaps in what you know? This online class is for you! We'll start at the beginning and cover Apothecary tools, Safety, Energetics and Herbal Actions, 28 important medicinal herbs for your arsenal. . . and much more! Details Here.
TUTORING: Thursdays, once a month February — September. $260.00 for 8 months
Times vary - you will choose your slot.
This is for those who have had herb classes in the past and would like an educational experience scaled to you. Tutoring sessions are more intensive. We w ill meet online, where I will use focused discussion, presentations, Q&A and exercises; and connect the information to what you know, as I go.
MENTORING: As requested, throughout year. $35.00 per session. Online and phone support for those in Oklahoma establishing a new practice, or in any location who would like assistance with client cases. If you are local we might meet in person when that is better.
Foods and Herbs for Immune System
Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:00 PM CST
Join Joan for a free 1-hour overview of foods and herbs that support robust immune system health. At the end she'll share her favorite formula for immune system support in winter, and how to decoct it for a warming winter drink.
The 6th Annual Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference
"Seasons of a Magical Life"
October 4-6, 2024
Camp McDowell ~ Nauvoo, AL
Hosted By Michelle Rigling and the Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference Team
The superhighway of the Vagus Nerve connects the gut, heart and brain, and all three of these talk to each other through that pathway. When one of them is in distress, that distress can affect the other two, creating a downward spiral of tension, stress and very real anxiety. We'll talk about a category of herbs that supports each system, and star herbs that help foster resilience.
End Tutoring 2024
August 31
Tutoring ends for 2024.