Registration

Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet at Meadowsweet Herbs located at:
180 South 3rd Street West
Missoula, MT 59801

Please call Meadowsweet Herbs at 728 - 0543 or mail a check to the above address to register.

Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. We will gladly give refunds up until the day before each class, or at the start of each series.

Natural Family Planning - Back by Popular Demand

Natural Birth Control Class

Did you know that a woman can only get pregnant a few days out of every month? Learn how to avoid pregnancy naturally, or achieve it! The Fertility Awareness Method uses a woman's natural fertility signs such as cervical fluid and basal body temperature to accurately determine when she can and cannot become pregnant. Both men and women are welcome and encouraged to come. It's about time we all knew about a safe and highly effective birth control method that really works! Class taught by herbalist Elaine Sheff. Elaine is a certified instructor of Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Methods. Class includes two information packets and charts. Learn how to avoid or achieve pregnancy naturally!

Advantages of Natural Family Planning:

• Highly effective with a 99.3% effectiveness rate when used correctly.
• Can be used throughout all phases of a woman's reproductive life, including breast feeding, perimenopause, or with irregular cycles.
• Totally safe with no side effects.
• Reliable: based on sound scientific knowledge and research.
• Inexpensive to use.

Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $95.00 for one person, $165.00 for a couple

Homeopathic First Aid

Adrienne Veseth: Classical Homeopath
Learn the basics of homeopathic medicine. Emphasis will be on remedies that are useful in emergency and acute situations. Homeopathic medicines are quick acting, inexpensive and lightweight, making them the perfect companion for traveling. We will explore the remedies that should be included in your first aid kit for home, car, on the hiking trail, or traveling the world.

Time & Date To Be Announced

Cost: Free

Principles of Ayurveda

Anna Donaghy: Ayurvedic Health Educator, Certified Ayurvedic Body Therapist
Ayurveda is an ancient, natural and holistic wellness system from India that literally means the “science of life”. In this introductory class you will learn about Ayurveda’s history, how to determine your individual mind/body constitution. We will also discuss diet and lifestyle routines to find and maintain balance in your body, mind and spirit.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  $20

Homeopathy for Infants and Children

Adrienne Veseth: Classical Homepath
Homeopathic medicines are safe for all ages. Ease of use and quick results make homeopathy a welcome alternative for treating babies and children. Learn the basic tenets of homeopathy, discover the most common children’s remedies and receive instruction on when and how to use them.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: Free

Fun, Frugal and Family-Friendly : how to eat local & stay healthy

Kristen Lee-Charlson: Publisher of edible MISSOULA magazine and Hollie Greenwood, Certified Nutrition Consultant
Are rising food costs getting you down? Is your family tired of the same old meals? Could you use more energy and a jumpstart to feeling healthier? If so, come gather ideas and recipes to stretch your food budget, and create nourishing meals while supporting the local economy.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: Free

Salve and Lip Balm Making

Katrina Farnum: Herbalist, Caregiver
This class will cover the use of herbs that work to protect and heal our skin. We will discuss essential oils for their medicinal and fragrance properties. Lip balms and salves will be available at the end of class for an extra charge.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20, optional $5 product fee

Beginning Herbal Medicine-Making: Herbal Oils and Salves*

Britta Blödorn: Clinical Herbalist, Medicine-Maker, Plant Lover
In this hands on class, we will learn how to prepare medicinal infused herbal oils and salves. Britta will discuss the healing properties of medicinal plants and cover various methods of preparation.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20, optional $5 product fee per class

*(Discounted rate of $55 for all 3 medicine making classes- see above-NO REFUNDS given on 3 class package-must be signed up and paid by 2/18. No refunds by 3/8.)

Tonic Herbs: What, When and How

Kelly Needs: Herbalist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Student
Learn a Traditional Chinese Medicinal perspective on organ roles in the body. Includes organ specific handouts on diet, recipes and an optional tonic herb kit.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $30, $5 for optional kit

Beginning Herbal Medicine-Making: Herbal Honeys and Cough Syrups*

Britta Blödorn: Clinical Herbalist, Medicine-Maker, Plant Lover
Join Clinical Herbalist Britta Blödorn to learn to prepare herbal honeys and cough syrups. We will explore how to prepare potent and delicious medicinal syrups using fresh and dried plant materials and herbal extracts. This class is especially valuable for the cold and flu season.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20, optional $5 product fee per class

*(Discounted rate of $55 for all 3 medicine making classes- see below and above-NO REFUNDS given on 3 class package-must be signed up and paid by 2/18, no refunds past 3/1 for single class participants)

Plant Spirit Medicine: Connecting with the Unseen Intelligences in Nature

Michael Pilarski: Sustainable Wildcrafter, Medicinal Plant Farmer, Permaculture Educator
This talk will put into perspective a wide range of sentient beings who share this Planet Earth - including plants, animals, humans, fairies, devas, angels and vast planetary forces. Special focus will be placed on communication and cooperation with the fairy and devic realm to help us in our herbal medicine and Earth restoration. Michael is the founder of the Fairy & Human Relations Congress which has been held in Washington and Oregon annually for the past 9 years and brings together some of the world’s leading fairy communicators. He has lectured widely on the topic of fairies as well as herbal medicine.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20

Montana Native Medicinal Plants: Sustainable Wildcrafting, Cultivation, Uses & Integration into Permaculture Systems

Michael Pilarski: Sustainable Wildcrafter, Medicinal Plant Farmer, Permaculture Educator
This workshop will cover some of the most well-known and useful native species as well as some lesser-known ones. We will discuss uses, harvesting and processing, sustainable wildcrafting issues, and ecosystem restoration. We will also look at how to fit native medicinals into our yards, forest gardens, farms and permaculture systems.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $50

Beginning Herbal Medicine-Making: Herbal Tinctures*

Britta Blödorn: Clinical Herbalist, Medicine-Maker, Plant Lover
Connect with some of our medicinal plant allies and learn how to prepare high quality medicinal plant extracts. In this hands-on class we will cover the art and science of tincture making, using dried and fresh plant materials and percolation techniques to prepare potent medicinal plant extracts and combination formulas.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20, optional $5 product fee per class

*(Discounted rate of $55 for all 3 medicine making classes- see below -NO REFUNDS given on 3 class package-must be signed up and paid by 2/18)

Barefoot Doctor Demonstration

Kelly Needs: Herbalist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Student
A free demonstration of Barefoot doctor techniques: Moxa, cupping, earseeding, and more.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: Free

Introduction to Homeopathy

Adrienne Veseth: Classical Homeopath
Learn the basics of homeopathic philosophy. Homeopathy is a safe and effective way to treat the whole family. This useful class will foster your confidence in using homeopathy for self-care. Emphasis will be on common remedies useful in acute situations.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: Free

Medical Uses of Cannabis

Katrina Farnum: Herbalist, Caregiver
Learn how to become a registered patient and find a caregiver in your area. This class will also cover the different strains available, beginner growing tips and different uses of medical cannabis.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost: $20

Face Care and the Dr. Hauschka Method

This helpful seminar lead by Katrina Farnum will enlighten you on the needs of your specific skin type. Katrina will cover the use of Dr. Hauschka products in a daily regimen and provide answers to your questions. Please bring a basin (large mixing bowl), as you will be lead through the process of cleansing and caring for your face.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  Free

Homeopathy and the Flu

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? This class will discuss the difference. Information will be included about the pathology and history of the flu as well as the current flu treatments and their effectiveness. Homeopathy is very effective for shortening the flu and avoiding complications if you have the right remedy. Adrienne will go over the top flu remedies and keynote symptoms that can help you easily find the right remedy.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  Free

Childhood Eczema: Beyond the Surface

Childhood eczema is increasingly common. The cause is unknown, yet treatments typically involve topical steroids that can be extremely harmful and suppressive to a child's developing immune system. When suppressed, eczema can evolve into asthma, as well as other hyperallergic conditions. Dr. Jeffrey Friess of the Golgi Clinic will discuss a multi-factorial approach - a way to think outside the box -- concerning this difficult to treat condition.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  Free

Osteoporosis:  There's More to Consider

Millions of Americans are at risk for osteoporosis -- a debilitating disease that can progress painlessly until a bone fracture occurs. Often the only solutions someone is presented with are pharmaceuticals or major surgery. But osteoporosis is more than just a disease of the bones and a lack of calcium. Dr. Teresita Martinez of the Golgi Clinic discusses a multi-factorial, clinically effective approach that considers kidney and gastrointestinal function, blood pH and dietary needs.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  Free

Wisdon of Wellness

• Epigenetics Lecture
• Fun, Frugal & Family-Friendly
• Childhood Vaccines

For more information (pdf)

Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost for the day event: Cash donation to “Zane’s World” or nonperishable food item or seasonal perishable food item for Food Bank

Childhood Vaccinations:  A Naturopathic Perspective

Every parent is concerned with making the right decisions when it comes to their child's health. Vaccines are a controversial and complicated subject. It is important to be able to make an informed decision. Dr. Teresita Martinez of The Golgi Clinic will share the latest naturopathic perspectives on childhood vaccines and how to optimize your child's health. (Proceeds will be donated to Animeals)

Time & Date To Be Announced

Cost: $20

Herb walk at Greenough Park

Join Herbalist and owner of Meadowsweet Herbs Elaine Sheff and the Montana Natural History Center for a unique collaboration.

Saturday Discovery Day: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Elaine from Meadowsweet Herbs

Time & Date To Be Announced

 Where: Meet at MNHC, 120 Hickory St. at 2 pm. Everyone will carpool over to Greenough Park.

Cost: $20 Class Fee, $15 MNHC Members

Space is limited, registration required. Please call MNHC at 327-0405 to reserve your spot.

Venezuelan Medicinal Plants: A Slideshow

Join presenter Sarah Russo, a student at The Evergreen State College studying social justice, environmental studies, and medicinal plants. Sarah will give a picture slideshow documenting the time she spent in Venezuela through her course Venezuela: Building Economic and Social Justice at The Evergreen State College. Sarah will discuss Venezuelan's base knowledge of plant medicine and give an overview of the plants from her guidebook, which she created in English and Spanish. Sarah will also discuss the ability to study natural medicine through experience-based learning and to share about how to take a self-sufficient approach to your health.
Time & Date To Be Announced
Cost:  Free

Tea Tasting 101

In this tasty tea class, we will join Brian Watrous of Missoula¹s Bitter Root Acupuncture & Herbarium. Brian is trained in the Chinese gong-fu style of tea service and will be teaching the differences between white, green, oolong, pu-erh and black teas. We will discuss specific health benefits of each and how to know the difference by taste and sight. 6 - 10 teas will be sampled. Please bring your own small tea cup to class.
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Naturopathic Information About Cancer

Dr. Lane will discuss how and why cancers occur, from a naturopathic, physiological point of view. Environmental, nutritional, and stress factors will be described. Learn what you can do to help prevent the chances of getting cancer also learn what is going on in alternative approaches to cancer.  Proceeds from this class will be donated to the Missoula Food Bank.               
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost: $20

Is A Doula Right For You During Pregnancy?

This informative lecture lead by Meadowsweet's Doula, Caspian Janssen, will explore the options that women have for childbirth in the Missoula area. Caspian will talk about what you can expect from a Doula assisted pregnancy and childbirth, as well as options for Doctors and Midwives in our area. This will be a great opportunity to meet several certified Doulas. This is not a childbirth education class.
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

The Astonishing Dr. You

Join Anthony Lambert, D.C. the owner and chiropractor of Lambert Family Chiropractic, for this helpful class on how to assess yourself. If you ever lose your health, you need a good doctor. The best doctor in the world is ready 24/7.  This doctor is YOU! Come Learn how your brain and body take care of millions of details necessary to keep you alive and healthy. And live by the most important idea in wellness today: You're the doctor. You do the healing!       
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Thinking Outside The Tea-Ball

Join Meadowsweet's Katrina Farnum for a fun look at herbs and how to use them without being stuck in a tea-ball. Facial steams, bathing with herbs, cooking with herbs, and using loose herbs for teas to help with everything from stress to colds and flus. We will be sampling different teas so bring your mug!          
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost: $20

How Hot Is Too Hot: What Parents Should Know About Children's Fevers

In the medical world, fever is a complex, controversial topic that worries many parents. Join Dr. Friess a Naturopathic physician at the Golgi Clinic, as he discusses the importance of fever as a favorable immune response.  He addresses when to suppress and when to promote a fever, and why.
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Time & Date To Be Announced

Using Essential Oils

What is all this talk about aromatherapy? Katrina Farnum will explore the world of essential oils including how they work and how to use them. Explore a variety of scents for a better nights rest, respiratory ailments, hormonal balance and stress. Finish off the class by learning how to make a scented, therapeutic massage oil or lotion.
Cost:  Free

Time & Date To Be Announced

Herbs For Kids

In this helpful parenting with herbs class lead by Katrina Farnum we will make slippery elm lozenges, ear oil, dream pillows and an herbal healing salve. We will discuss the benefits of different herbs and how to incorporate natural items like these into a first aid kit.
Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Celebrating Your Inner Goddess

In this gift inspiring class lead by Katrina Farnum we will make bath salts, lip balms and personal lubricants. We will discuss the benefits of the herbs used in these products and how you can use these herbs in other ways to nurture the mind, body, and soul.
Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Cough Syrup Making

Herbalist Kris Hill, owner of Hill Botanical in Bozeman, will be making a White Pine Compound cough syrup. She will be discussing the plants used in the blend (hand-out included) and percolation techniques to make a fast and potent herbal tincture. A one ounce cough syrup is included with this class.
Cost: $30

Time & Date To Be Announced

Fall Roots for Healing

Autumn is the perfect time for harvesting roots, as they are at their most potent strength and highest medicinal value!  Join Bozeman herbalist Kris Hill for an evening lecture to learn which roots to gather and how to harvest and preserve them.  We will make a fresh root tincture in class and handouts will be provided.

Cost: $20 (tincture may be available for additional charge)

Time & Date To Be Announced

Topics in Women's Health: A Naturopathic Perspective

Come join Marissa Cavalier, Naturopathic Doctor, for a free lecture to learn about natural, safe and effective ways to treat various women's health issues. We will be discussing PMS, irregular or difficult menses, menopause and abnormal paps: what they mean and natural ways to treat them..

Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

Wintertime Blues and Flus

Join Meadowsweet’s very own Katrina Farnum in an aromatherapy class focused on how to get through those dark winter months with elevated spirits and immune systems. Katrina will cover a variety of pure, therapeutic grade essential oils and many ways in which to use them. There will be time at the end of class to create your own products for an additional cost.

Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Type II Diabetes

Sometimes called “adult onset diabetes”, type II diabetes was first recognized in the late 1950’s and is now said to be in epidemic proportions in our nation. Practitioners of naturopathic medicine believe that both the cause and treatment of diabetes in general is largely misunderstood by much of the healthcare community. Dr. Nesbit will present information about diabetes mellitus type II: its cause, complications and treatment options. Ian Nesbit received his Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 1994. He completed two post doctorate residencies in physical medicine and cardiology. He was primary professor of cardiology at Bastyr University for three years and lectures internationally on emergency medicine and public health. Dr. Nesbit served in the Air Force Reserve and moved from Billings to Missoula after returning from Baghdad in 2003.

Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

FREE Aromatherapy Classes!

Remember to register early as class space is limited.
Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

Alternative Perspectives on Type II Diabetes and Weight Management

Dr. Ian Nesbit and Herbalist Samaya Marpet of Dragonfly Rose Naturopathic Clinic invite you to a lecture discussing historic to present day ideology on the treatment of Type II Diabetes in America, as well as the modern standards in weight management in comparison with various vital studies on the issue..
Cost: FREE
Time & Date To Be Announced

Recipes for Your Valentine

Spice up a romantic evening, naturally! Join Meadowsweet¹s own Katrina Farnum to learn how to make yummy, enticing natural body care for a romantic connection with your sweetheart. Katrina will show you how to create your own exotic edible lubricant and luscious lip balm suited to your, and your partner¹s, personal preferences- just in time for Valentine¹s Day!
Time & Date To Be Announced

Cold and Flu Prevention, Naturally!

Colds and flu can set you back for days or weeks. Christine White, ND and Medical Herbalist Samaya Marpet will talk about simple, but highly effective natural remedies and home treatments to shorten the duration and help prevent secondary problems resulting from these infections.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced

Natural Pet Care

Join Greg Tilford to learn and discuss cutting edge information about what is hot and what is not in the field of natural pet care. Topics will include: the truth and fallacies about commercial dog and cat foods, raw foods for animals, new herbal discoveries, and natural food supplements for kitty and Fido. What do they really need? Greg is an inspiring Herbalist, author and President of Animal Essentials.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced

Spring Cleaning for Our Bodies

Spring is the perfect time of year to consider a fresh start on the inside. A Detox Diet will set the pace for the year to come. Learn different types of cleansing diets, which one will work with you and why this is a beneficial technique for supporting healthy body function. Kris Hill from Hill Botanical in Bozeman, will discuss types of Cleanses, why they are helpful, what they do, medicinal plant helpers and why a Spring Cleanse is supportive to body function.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced