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 by the following Boards:
Earn 13 CE Hours While Advancing Your Herbal Expertise
Are you a health care professional seeking herbal therapy certification, holistic therapies, functional medicine, or neuro studies to support clients with brain and mental health?
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Earn a certificate
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Earn 13 CEUs through California Acupuncture Board
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Earn 13 CH through MA Board of Registration in Nursing
This one-of-a-kind brain health certification course surveys recent research and traditional use of herbs and foods that support brain and mental health. With on-demand video instruction plus a coursebook, this course covers needed herbal therapies and nutrition to holistically address mental health diseases and disorders.
You'll learn the core structures and processes of the brain and neurons, and plus up-to-date research on how herbal methods and foods can support healthy brain function.
The course surveys Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, depression, anxiety, ALS, OCD, and ADHD, all at an intermediate level with an emphasis on natural and holistic ways to support brain health.
Strengthen your ability to support clients and patients with herbs and foods to build better nerve networks and strengthen cognition, mental clarity, memory, muscle movement, and peace of mind.
This course is by The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, an official school of the American Herbalist Guild since 2011.
Note: This is an intermediate, certificate-awarding course; for the beginner course instead, go here.
Designed for Holistic Health Coaches & 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)
Aging minds are susceptible to dementia. Of those ages 60-74, between 5% and 7% have some form of dementia. Alarmingly, this percentage doubles every five years after that, so that in those aged 75-84, 18-20% have dementia. And for those aged 85 or older, an astonishing 30-50% have dementia.
According to WHO, by 2050 the number of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias will triple, rising from 55 million today to 139 million worldwide.
Learn to embed herbal protocols into your practice
Neurodegenerative diseases affect populations of 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.
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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!
What You'll Learn in the Herbs for the Brain certificate course
With this updated, comprehensive and intermediate course, you will be able to:
- describe how nerve cells work in the brain and the processes that are critical to mental health--and what happens when they break down
- discuss the processes behind major diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as herbs and foods to support mental clarity
- identify dozens of herbs that are traditionally used and/or studied clinically to address dementia and disorders such as depression and anxiety,
- provide guidance into how to use herbal remedies and foods safely and reliably for long-term mental health
- how to use herbs and diet to support sodium-potassium balance
- understand the latest research into herbs that protect glial cells, oligodendrocytes, the myelin sheath, and the blood-brain barrier
- describe how blood sugar regulation can support healthy brain function, especially in those at risk for Alzheimers or other dementias
- identify up-to-date research and clinical and university studies supporting herbs for brain health
- improve Client Intake with informed and relevant data collection specific to herbs and brain health
- recommend supportive diets, nutrients, and herbs for those with blood sugar issues, depression, anxiety and dementia
- support clients and family with herbal therapies and nutrition specifically geared toward those will mental health conditions, and share ways to daily improve their diet and take botanical remedies (either alone or in conjunction with modern drugs) to support long-term mental health
Students successfully completing the course plus 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). The course is not an ACEP but it meets NCBB requirements for 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.
26-pg Student Workbook
13 Hours Video & Written Instruction
Brain Health Recipe E-Book
Thorough Charts & Resources
116-pg Coursebook
Herbal Actions Workbook
252-pg Slide Presentation
Module Exams to Earn Certificate
Bonus!
As a student in The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, you can take advantage of our partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs, getting 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 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 supports natural and organic brands with coaching, strategy, business planning, and course design. 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 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.
