Joan Cass Certifications Coursework
Certified Herbalist, Nutritional Coach, and Holistic Health Practitioner
Professional Herbalist Course: Intermediate
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): K.P. Singh Khalsa, Alka Deshpande, Mary-Alice Quinn
Total Hours: 72 | Completion Date: Sept 23, 2021
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Focus on herbal therapeutics, healing properties of over 200 herbs, and foundational principles from Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic herbal systems.
Professional Herbalist Course Year 1 & 2
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): K.P. Singh Khalsa, Alka Deshpande, Mary-Alice Quinn
Total Hours: 432 | Completion Date: Mar 31, 2022
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Comprehensive training on clinical applications, herbal therapeutics for various body systems, and historical and philosophical foundations of herbalism.
Advanced Professional Herbalist and Nutritional Skills
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): K.P. Singh Khalsa, Alka Deshpande, Mary-Alice Quinn
Total Hours: 365 | Completion Date: Aug 21, 2021
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Supervised clinical practice with a focus on client work under the direct supervision of experienced practitioners in herbal and nutritional therapy.
How to Run a Successful Online Holistic Health Practice
Institution: Online (Webinar)
Instructor: K.P. Singh Khalsa
Total Hours: 10 | Completion Date: Aug 21, 2021
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A five-week series covering practice management, client growth strategies, and establishing a financially successful holistic health practice.
Biochemistry for Herbalists and Nutritionists
Institution: Online
Instructor: K.P. Singh Khalsa
Total Hours: 36 | Completion Date: Aug 14, 2021
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Study of botany, nutrition, digestion, pH balance, and biochemical processes like lipid and protein metabolism.
Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC)
Institution: ITN
Instructor: Cynthia Garcia
Total Hours: 770 | Completion Date: Mar 3, 2020
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Certification blending physical, mental, and spiritual nutrition. Covers basic human sciences, medical terminology, practice management, and ethics.
Full Body Systems
Institution: Online
Instructor: Andrea Nakayama
Total Hours: 100 | Completion Date: June 1, 2019
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Functional nutrition training with a focus on client rapport, anatomy and physiology through the lens of nutrition, and creating personalized healing protocols.
Kharrazian Institute – Neuroinflammation, Autoimmunity, Childhood Developmental Disorders, Hashimoto’s Clinical Strategies
Institution: Kharrazian Institute
Instructor: Dr. Datis Kharrazian
Total Hours: 75 | Completion Date: Mar 13, 2022
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A comprehensive course covering gut-brain axis, autoimmunity, neurological disorders, childhood developmental disorders, and the latest clinical strategies for managing Hashimoto’s thyroid disease.
Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, and Dispensing: Best Practices in Herbal Formulation
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): Benjamin Zappin, Wilson Lau, Michael McGuffin
Total Hours: 3 | Completion Date: Feb 12, 2022
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Guidelines for practitioners on compounding herbal formulations in clinical settings, based on good manufacturing practices.
Fundamentals of Herbal Pharmacology & Case-Based Approach
Institution: Online
Instructor: Guido Masé
Total Hours: 16 | Completion Date: Aug 30, 2021
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Exploration of herbal pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics through case studies, with a special section on herbal pharmacology for cancer therapy.
Trauma-Informed Herbalism in Clinical Practice
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): Lisa Fox, Melanie St. Ours, Atava Garcia Swiecicki, et al.
Total Hours: 18 | Completion Date: Oct 17, 2021
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Herbal approaches to trauma and resilience, addressing culturally relevant healing, street medicine, and trauma-informed clinical practices.
Botany for Herbalists: Part 1 & 2
Institution: Online
Instructor: 7Song
Total Hours: 3 | Completion Date: Jan 22, 2022
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Core botanical skills, focusing on plant identification, ecological considerations, and the medicinal use of plants.
Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices
Institution: Online
Instructor(s): Benjamin Zappin, Wilson Lau, Michael McGuffin
Total Hours: 3 | Completion Date: Feb 12, 2022
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Best practices for compounding herbal formulations based on standard good manufacturing practice concepts.
Current Evidence-Based Botanical Research
Institution: Online
Instructor: Erika Galentin
Total Hours: 8 | Completion Date: Sept 22, 2021
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Understanding and applying evidence-based research in herbalism, with a focus on evaluating scientific literature for clinical use.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Clinical herbalism and nutritional therapy
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Personalized health protocols integrating Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic herbs
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Practice management and holistic health business development
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Client rapport building and trauma-informed care
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In-depth knowledge of herbal pharmacology, gut-brain health, and autoimmune conditions
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Evidence-based herbal research and formulation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Member, American Herbalists Guild (AHG)
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Member, International Association of Nutrition Professionals (IANP)
Joan Cass Certifications Coursework
Training and Certificates
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Neuro & Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Autoimmune Clinical Strategies – Kharrazian Institute
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Full Body Systems Certificate in Functional Nutrition
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Digestive Intensive – Andrea Nakayama
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Board Certification in Nutrition – National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
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Member – American College of Nutrition
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Bio-Individual Nutrition Institute – Julie Matthews
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Anxiety Nutrition Institute
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Advanced Herbalist and Nutrition Clinical Skills – International Integrative Educational Institute (IIEI) with KP Khalsa
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Institute of Functional Medicine (IFN)
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Functional Medicine University (FMU)
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Certified Transformation Nutrition Coach (CTNC) – Institute for Transformational Nutrition (ITN)
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Parent Facilitator Training (SMPG) – Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
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Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM) – Lee Cowden
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Certified Probiotic Advisor – Jason Hawrelak
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High Performance Coaching (HPX) – Brendon Burchard
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Trauma Parenting – National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
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Patching Protocol (Acupuncture, Meridians) – patchingprotocol.com
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Health Assessment Training – pract2pro
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Polyvagal and Vagus Nerve Training – Research and study with Patrick Nemechek, Stephen Porges, Sterling Cooley’s Group
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Study of Choline Deficiencies – Exploration of its impact on chronic health issues
Professional Organizations Supporting 2e (Twice-Exceptional) Communities
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SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
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GRO (Gifted Research and Outreach)
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CAG (California Association for the Gifted)
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FLAG (Florida Association for the Gifted)
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2 Days of 2e
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TECA (Twice Exceptional Children’s Advocacy)
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IEA (International Dyslexia Association)