Nutrition For The Herbalist: A Western Perspective (Virtual)

  • Health
Zoom
Sep 05 2025
Nutrition For The Herbalist
$35.00
  1. Fri6:00 - 8:00 pm

Description

In this class, you'll explore the essentials of nutrition from a Western Herbalist's perspective. Learn about macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—and discover the best food sources for each. Gain insight into how different foods can help manage specific conditions, from boosting iron levels to easing constipation. We'll break down the roles of vitamins and minerals, and how they support overall health. Additionally, you’ll receive easy-to-understand explanations of popular dietary approaches like the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), anti-inflammatory diets, and the Low FODMAP diet, all tailored to enhance your herbal practices.

 

Tricia Perez Bio:

Tricia is the Director of Traditions School of Herbal Studies, where she has designed and teaches the Anatomy for the Herbalist Class Series and the Physical Assessment for the Herbalist and Acupuncture Intensive. You can also find her helping to teach other classes in the Western Herbalism program when she has the time. In the past, Tricia has taught at Temple University, Florida State University, and Florida International University. Prior to joining the Traditions Family in December of 2020, she taught Anatomy and Health Sciences for the Pinellas County School District.

Tricia completed her Clinical Western Herbalism Certification here at Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She is a Clinical Western Herbalist, Certified Flower Essences Practitioner, Certified Wellness Coach, an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, and a licensed teacher.

In her former life, Tricia had a busy career in Sports Medicine. She spent over a decade of her career traveling with and providing medical care for various college sports teams. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine, a Masters Degree in Sports Management/Physical Education, and has completed a year of post-Baccalaureate studies in Biomedical Sciences.

While guiding herself into remission from autoimmune disease through focused changes to her lifestyle, Tricia developed some life-changing herbal products that have supported the healing of herself and her loved ones. From this,Mama’s Essentials was born, where she makes small batch organic herbal products and sees Herbal and Wellness Coaching Clients in her private practice. You can also book an appointment with Tricia directlyhere!

Tricia really enjoys focusing on educating her clients to be able to make life-long lifestyle changes. Her goal is to empower you to know and love your body, so you can give it what it needs to maximize your own health.

Class dates

09/05/2025

Registration period

Registration starts on 05/28/2025 and ends on 09/05/2025.

Online location

Zoom