The Commonsense Herbalist

The Commonsense Herbalist is designed for those who value quality education and want to learn (or reinforce) the most useful basics of Herbalism, while enjoying the flexibility of self-pacing. In addition to the fascinating content, each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce your mastery of the material.



By enrolling in the complete program, you save $103 compared to the cost of enrolling in each module individually. (Scroll down to see individual modules.)

Receive instant access to all 7 modules included in the Commonsense Herbalist program as well as instant access to the final examination needed to earn your certification of completion.

With your certification of completion, the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners invites you to submit your application to be recognized as a Board-certified Herbalist (BCH) or a Board-certified Herbal Practitioner (BCHP).

The Commonsense Herbalist

Individual Modules of the Commonsense Herbalist designtion

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Together with the Completion of Designation Exam these modules comprise the entire Commonsense Herbalist program

Functional Herbology

Master Herbology Program

The Commonsense Herbalist is part of the core curriculum of our master herbal program, Functional Herbology, which will launch early fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025 and is absolutely loaded with important content and timely webinars. 

Upon successful completion of all coursework, those earning the Functional Herbologist designation will be eligible to sit for the Herbology Board Exam with the American Natural Wellness Practitioners Board (ANWPB), qualifying for some of the titles that will be offered through that board.

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Your Instructors

Board-certified Master Herbalists

Beth Hovis and Judy Masters

Beth Hovis

Instructor

Beth Hovis, BCDN, CCII-3, BCMH, F.Ir.

Beth has twenty-three years of practical experience working in, managing, and owning a retail store in the herbal and natural health field. Beth is Board-certified as a Doctor of Naturopathy (BCDN) and a Master Herbalist (BCMH) through the American Association of Wellness Practitioners.

One of Beth’s favorite modalities is Iridology, the study of the irises. She is a Fellow Iridologist (F.Ir.), a Certified Comprehensive Iridology (CCI) practitioner, and a Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor - 3 (CCII-3) through the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA). She writes and teaches all levels of Comprehensive Iridology (Levels I, II & III), and was named IIPA's Instructor of the Year for 2019 and was awarded Most Watched Iridology Instructional Webinar for 2019 and 2022.

Beth has taught herbology, iridology, aromatherapy, and classical naturopathy courses in natural health education for more than seven years. She is the founder of Sweet Herbin’ Livin’ an education platform offering online courses and in-person events including Iridology, Herbal Bootcamp, Muscle Response Testing & Energy Workshop, and Supporting Emotions and Behaviors through Iridology and Bach Flower Remedies Workshop.

As a Board-certified Master Herbalist Beth has created, developed, and taught curricula that introduce students to herbs found around the world, with a focus on building an herbal Materia Medica, discussing practical, safe, and traditional use of herbs including making tinctures, salves, fomentations, teas, and more. Students are familiarized with mycology, gemmotherapy, Whole Food Plant-Based Diets, culinary herbs, wild-crafting, legalities of crafting and selling herbs in their home states, and integrating Herbology into natural healthcare practice.

Beth has written and taught elements of Aromatherapy including understanding the chemistry and safe use of essential oils under all circumstances, plant synergy and blending for effective use, developing blends to support body systems, chakra balancing, and additional means of supporting clients.

Classical Naturopathy courses Beth has developed, written, and taught include Energy Healing, Nutrition, Internal Conditions, Parasitology, Cleansing and Detoxing, Fasting, and Light and Sound Therapy.

Beth and her husband, Rob, live in the metro Atlanta area and are the proud parents of three children, three married-in children, and are glowingly proud grandparents of eight grandchildren.

Not only does Beth teach professional courses for naturopathic professionals, she also has a YouTube Channel, @SweetHerbinLivin, a unique place to explore natural, healthy living including using and making herbal medicines, baking bread, using essential oils, gardening, and more!

Judy Masters

Instructor

Judy Masters, BCDNM, LEHP, Bach Practitioner – level 3, BCFES, BCMH

A former high school teacher and college adjunct instructor, Judy holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, Theatre, and Secondary Education. Prior to her involvement in natural health, she worked for nearly 15 years as a systems engineer, department manager, and leadership development educator with a Fortune 500 automotive/IT company. She left the corporate world in 1997 and opened a small natural products/health food store in her hometown, Logansport, Indiana.

She is a Board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner, Flower Essences Specialist, and a Master Herbalist. She also teaches legalities of naturopathic practice, and business development/support.

Judy and her husband have been involved in animal rescue for nearly three decades, and she is developing a holistic pet coaching program, coming in 2024. Judy joined forces with her friend and colleague, Beth Hovis, to build the Brilliant Health Weekend Away with Beth and Judy, which launched in May, 2023. Their shared vision is to enhance the holistic education experience, through immersive weekends of practice and study in beautiful, peaceful settings.

She currently serves as the Director of Corporate and Consumer Education for FARMacy, Inc., a regenerative farming company making great strides toward eliminating food deserts and empowering farmers to grow nutrient-dense produce, using non-toxic practices and conserving our natural resources. We look forward to some very enlightening courses and programs from FARMacy’s education platform, FIRM (food is regenerative medicine)!