Classes

Classes available at Thyme to Heal Herbals

Melanie Osborne is certified in Therapeutic Herbalism through the Blazing Star Herbal School in Shelburne Falls, MA. Melanie is also a certified Reiki Practitioner/Master & Teacher in the Traditional USUI SHIKI RYOHO System of Natural Healing. She has been practicing Reiki in the Northeast for 20 years. 

All classes are taught on site at Thyme to Heal Herbals. For out of state/out of town students, bed and breakfast accommodations are available. The student price is $65.00 p/p per night. Limited space available. 

Class descriptions can be found below. Please contact me directly with any additional questions.
Phone: 603-838-5599

Apprenticeship Program in Therapeutic Herbalism

Immerse your heart & soul in the exhilarating world of herbs! This apprenticeship program offers the opportunity to work with a small group of people over an extended period of time delving deep within the heart of herbal knowledge. Emphasis is on the foundation of herbalism combined with lots of hand on experience, exploring all aspects of herbal study. Learn how to improve your family’s health or prepare for a rewarding career as a consultant, educator or private practitioner.

The apprenticeship program is comprehensive, giving students the skills necessary to become an accomplished herbalist. Each body system is studied intensely to understand each herb association, focusing on case studies and constitutional remedies. From wild-crafting, to using herbs as food and medicine, to the art of herbal preparation and therapeutics, this program will take you from the classroom into the ancient art of herbalism, awakening the wise healer within you. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the program.

This program is also designed for those students traveling from a distance. A clinically oriented approach, offering comprehensive study of the organ systems, herbal therapies, and case studies. Includes David Hoffmann’s 900 page text, “Therapeutic Herbalism”, study guides and materials. A comprehensive way to cover this subject from both David’s and Melanie’s perspectives. Students will also have the opportunity for hands on learning.

This is a 9 month program (Saturday/Sunday classes 1 weekend per month).

Skills included:
  • “Live” Case Studies Aroma-therapy
  • Constitutional Remedies Muscle Testing
  • Herbal Profiles Diagnostic Techniques
  • Wild Crafting Herb Walks
  • Herbal Crafts, Soap Making & Cosmetics Flower Essences
  • Business Planning Herbal Pharmacy
  • Hands-on Herbal Preparations Classroom Herbal Trials

Condensed course outline follows:
  • Body Systems & Therapeutics Herbal Actions
  • Botanical Terminology Integration of Traditional & Western Medicine Classification of Medicinal Plants Material Medical
  • Formulation & Preparation of Herbal Medicines Plant Pharmacology
  • Selection Criteria Sources of Herbal Information

A potluck vegan/gluten-free lunch is shared and herbal tea is provided. 

Pricing Details:
Cost $1800. (A 10% off discount is available if paid in full at time of registration). Includes all written materials, “Therapeutic Herbalism” texts, reference books, and study guides. Send a $300. Non-refundable deposit (unless class is cancelled) to hold your place and for payment of texts.  

This program fills quickly, only six students accepted per class. For your convenience, a payment plan is available of $175.00 per month, also all major credit cards are accepted. 

For more information, please contact me via phone or email.

Reiki Certifications

Learn an ancient hands-on healing art and learn how to treat yourself, other loved ones including clients and the animal kingdom, with the healing life force energy available to all of us. Level One Reiki attunements will open and expand your energy centers and allow you to give and receive the gifts of healing through intent and touch. Once the healing channel is opened, it will remain active for life. Reiki aims to promote health, maintain well-being and help people attain a higher consciousness. 

Some of the main issues being treated with Reiki:
  • Stress related conditions including headaches, fatigue, insomnia & anxiety
  • Past-life traumas or understandings of Karmic patterns
  • Current patterns of distress, including family concerns
  • Relationships, Marriage & Work issues
  • Emotional & Physical distress
  • Pain relief
  • Any Physical, Mental & Emotional Imbalance (including hormonal)
  • Chakra Balancing

This is a 3 level course.

Reiki One:
Course outline:
  • Information on energy centers in the body
  • Hand positions for treatments
  • How to give Reiki treatments to yourself and to others
  • Activation of your energy channels
  • Experience giving and receiving healing energy
Reiki Two:
Course outline:
  • Second Degree Symbols
  • Healing through Sounds & Colors
  • Long Distance Healing, Channeled Healing
  • Opening the Kundalini Channels and the Chakras
  • Circuit of KI in the Body, Male & Female Specific
  • Energy Flows through the Hara Lines
Reiki Three:
Course outline:
  • Third Degree Symbols;
  • Non-Reiki Symbols for Healing;
  • How to Pass Attunements; 
  • Methods of Clearing your Auric system 
  • How to Combine Reiki with other Healing Methods;
  • Teacher/Master Requirements for Certification.


Pricing Details:
Reiki One Class = $195.00 
Reiki Two Class = $295.00 
Reiki Three Class = $495.00

For more information and class dates, please contact me via phone or email.
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