Comprehensive Brain Health Certificate for Holistic Practitioners
This intermediate-level certificate course is especially designed for
nurses * naturopaths * acupuncturists * social workers * counselors * therapists * herbalists * caregivers
Study topics include brain and mental health, gerontology, anxiety, dementia, and Western herbal theory & practical application of herbs for mental health and diseases. The course is approved or eligible for CEUs and Contact Hours (see below).
Support Your Clients with Herbs... Safely and effectively
Do you support clients with brain and mental health?
This one-of-a-kind brain health certification course allows you to integrate safe and effective herbal therapies and nutrition to holistically address mental health diseases and disorders.
Many practitioners lack training in herbal medicine, yet their patients WANT to include herbs in their health plan. Get confident using herbs for mental health and support your clients holistically.
In this comprehensive, intermediate certificate course, you'll learn:
- the core structures and mechanics of brain function and other critical processes that keep our brains healthy;
- up-to-date methods for using herbs and nutrients to support mental health safely and effectively;
- evidence-based holistic methods to build better nerve networks and strengthen cognition, mental clarity, memory, muscle movement, and peace of mind.
This course focuses specifically on brain health and cognitive support, offering practical, actionable knowledge backed by science and tradition. Because it is designed by an herbalist for other health care practitioners, it is unique in that it serves as a "bridge" between herbalism and other forms of care.
This course is by The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, an official school of the American Herbalist Guild since 2011.
Designed for Holistic Health Practitioners
We are living longer than at any time in human history, which is both a blessing and a challenge. This means we have an enormous population of people who have entered the late stage in life whose needs are significant. As of 2023 the number of people worldwide aged 65+ is 761,000,000...by 2050 (only 25 years from now!) this number is projected to nearly double, reaching about 1.6 billion. (US Census Bureau)
Of people ages 60-74, between 5% and 7% have some form of dementia. This percentage doubles every five years after that, so that in those aged 75-84, 18-20% have dementia. For those aged 85 or older, 30-50% have dementia.
According to WHO, in 25 years the number of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias will triple, rising from 55 million today to 139 million worldwide.
As many as 1 in 5 people experiences anxiety symptoms
Neurodegenerative diseases affect all ages and backgrounds, including ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), MS (multiple sclerosis), and Parkinson’s Disease. Depression and anxiety cause panic attacks and debilitating symptoms.
In the U.S., roughly 21 million adults are diagnosed with major depression every year. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the U.S., with 40 million adults (about 19% of the population) diagnosed each year. Trauma informs PTSD and postpartum depression, with women and men seeking guidance and natural methods of support.
Tarah Gibbon, herbalist
The Alzheimer’s presentation was excellent! You laid it out in a very easy-to-absorb way. I think you have a gift of taking something heavy and hard to understand, and turning it into something that just makes sense. You make knowledge accessible! Not everyone has the time and energy to dive into researching a topic, despite the desire to know more. You are a great teacher Holly!
Our course is especially structured for practitioners
We bring you the fundamental knowledge you need to support your clients and patients using herbs:
Neurobiology & the Nervous System
- basics of the nerve cell and the processes that are critical to mental health--and what happens when they break down
- the role of neurotransmitters and how herbs and foods are shown to influence or modulate their function
- the sodium potassium pump and herbal influences
- the myelin sheath, how it functions, and how herbs support glial cells
How Herbs Affect Critical Brain Processes
- the blood-brain barrier
- blood sugar regulation and its impact on Alzheimer's
- oxidation and neuroinflammation and the herbs studied to address these
Herbal Actions in Neuro Health
- identify dozens of herbs that are traditionally used and/or studied clinically to address dementia and disorders such as depression and anxiety,
- aromatics, vasodilators, anti-inflammatories, nootropics, trophorestorative, and more
- identify up-to-date research and clinical and university studies supporting herbs for brain health
- recommend supportive diets, nutrients, and herbs for those with blood sugar issues, depression, anxiety and dementia
Botanical Therapeutics for Mental Health
- deep dive into how herbs function as SSRIs, MAOIs
- clinical work with depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, postpartum needs
- safety and contraindications
Students successfully completing the course with exams earn a Certificate of Completion.
**This course is approved for 13 CE hours by the California Acupuncture Board (CEP#1840). This course meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing at 244 CMR 5.00 for 13 CH (contact hours). It is approved by the Texas Medical Board for 6.5 CAE credits. The course is not an ACEP but it meets NBCC requirements for counseling home study of Wellness and Prevention in Mental Health.
Support & Resources You Get When You Enroll in the Course
The course includes a wealth of downloadable digital, video, and written modules and lessons, plus helpful resources, charts, and an e-book. Students are well-prepared with comprehensive Learning Objectives, course materials, an evaluation form for CEUs especially for nurses and acupuncturists, and a certificate of attendance/completion.
134-pg Coursebook
Herbal Actions Workbook
252-pg Slide Presentation
Module Exams to Earn Certificate
26-pg Student Workbook
13 Hours Video & Written Instruction
Brain Health Recipe E-Book
Thorough Charts & Resources
Bonus!
All Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine students can take advantage of our partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs to receive a 10% discount on your online orders with them. We consider MRH a reliable and trustworthy vendor for botanical powders, extracts, dried herbs, oils, and more.
Caroline Stahlschmidt, health coach
Holly is a walking encyclopedia of herbs and herbal remedies! As a health coach, my passion is helping people heal with whole foods, so I really enjoyed learning more about herbal remedies from her. Holly is an engaging speaker and the depth of her knowledge and passion for herbalism shines through in every word.
Deepen your ability to support your clients' mental health
-- 13.00 approved CEU/CH
-- Lifetime access to recordings and course materials
-- 1 year access for CEU/CH completion
-- On-Demand Video Course
Enroll NowAbout Your Instructor Holly Bellebuono
Herbalist, author, coach, and international speaker of 30+ years, Holly Bellebuono is known for taking complex subjects in chemistry and anatomy and making them easy to understand. Holly teaches formulary, herbal actions, herbs for all body systems, and advocates for collaboration with health care professionals to build a proactive team for holistic care.
Her 8 published books in 3 languages include: Women Healers of the World (International Herb Association Book of the Year), The Essential Herbal for Natural Health, An Herbalist’s Guide to Formulary, Llewellyn’s Little Book of Herbs, and The Healing Kitchen. Holly has lectured in Canada, Costa Rica, England, and across the United States.
Holly has trained scores of clinicians and healing arts practitioners in integrating herbs safely and effectively. She is the founder of The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, an official school of The American Herbalists Guild since 2011.
Herbs for the Brain Certificate & CEU Course
Make a positive impact in your career by increasing your understanding of Herbs for the Brain and your ability to support clients and patients with brain and mental health.
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Keya Guimaraes, herbalist
Holly authentically speaks and teaches from the heart, yet with razor sharp, no-nonsense mental clarity—it is impossible not to be transformed after you’ve studied with her.
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