Holly Bellebuono
Accredited Herbal Medicine School
Coaching for Writers & Authors
+ Global Travel & Retreats
This course focuses specifically on brain health and cognitive support, offering practical, actionable, evidence-based science. Because it is designed by herbalist Holly Bellebuono for other herbalists, clinicians, and practitioners, it is unique in that it serves as a "bridge" between multiple forms of care.
Study topics include brain and mental health, gerontology, anxiety, dementia, and Western herbal theory & practical application of herbs and foods for mental health and diseases.
This course is curated by the Integrative Mental Health Academy through the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, and is accredited for CEUs through the California Acupuncture Board, provider #1840.
Comprehensive
Brain Health Certificate
(approved for CEUs)
for Holistic Practitioners
This intermediate-level CEU and certificate course is especially designed for
nurses * naturopaths * acupuncturists * social workers * counselors * therapists * herbalists * caregivers * integrative clinicians
Support Your Clients with Herbs... Safely and effectively
Do you support clients with brain and mental health? This certificate course prepares you to integrate safe and effective herbal therapies and nutrition to holistically address mental health diseases and disorders.
Many patients WANT to include herbs in their health plan. Get confident using herbs for mental health and support your clients holistically.
In this comprehensive, intermediate certificate course, you'll learn:
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neurobiology and how plant medicines affect and support structures and processes;
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up-to-date methods, research and science;
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evidence-based holistic methods to build better nerve networks and strengthen cognition, mental clarity, memory, muscle movement, and peace of mind
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PLUS the course comes with the Clinician's Toolkit Series, an invaluable resource of dozens of downloadable reference materials, templates and packages that are yours to keep--these are worth the price of the course alone!
Our course is especially for practitioners
We bring clinicians the fundamental knowledge you need to support clients and patients using herbs:
Neurobiology & the Nervous System
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basics of the nerve cell and the processes that are critical to mental health--and what happens when they break down
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the role of neurotransmitters and how herbs and foods are shown to influence or modulate their function
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the sodium potassium pump and herbal influences
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the myelin sheath, how it functions -- and how herbs support glial cells
How Herbal Chemistry Supports Critical Brain Processes
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the blood-brain barrier
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blood sugar regulation and its impact on Alzheimer's
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oxidation and neuro-inflammation and the herbs studied to address these
Herbal Actions in Neuro Health; identify:
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dozens of herbs that are traditionally used and/or studied clinically to address dementia and disorders such as depression and anxiety,
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aromatics, vasodilators, anti-inflammatories, nootropics, trophorestorative, and more
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up-to-date research from clinical and university studies supporting herbs for brain health
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supportive diets, nutrients, and herbs for those with blood sugar issues, depression, anxiety and dementia
Botanical Therapeutics for Mental Health
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deep dive into how herbs function as SSRIs, MAOIs
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learn how to supplement your clinical work for depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, postpartum needs using herbs and nutrients
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herbs for grief, loss and panic + why they work
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comprehensive safety and contraindications guidenlines
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Students successfully completing the course with exams earn a Certificate of Completion.
CEU ACCREDITATION: This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1840, for 13 hours of continuing education. Enrollment for CEUs includes complete learning objectives and student materials to equip you for completion and award of CEUs by the CAB. The course is also eligible for 13 CEUs by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and other entities in Texas, Arizona, and Washington State.
"Excellent!"
"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!"
--Tarah Gibbon, herbalist
"Exceptional!"
"This is a fantastic course that is in-depth and full of great information. This course exceeded my expectations. It covered the materials in a way that was easy to learn. I would highly recommend it. I look forward to doing this class again and again to continue to learn and become more knowledgeable."
--Kristy Brady, medical speech pathologist
“Your Herbs for the Brain course is fascinating and very in-depth!! Thank you and I looking forward to continuing.”
-- Gabriella G., online student
Support & Resources You Get When You Enroll in the Course
Your enrollment includes a wealth of downloadable digital, video, and written modules and lessons, plus dozens of helpful resources, charts, and an e-book.
Brain Health Topics Covered
About Your 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 about botanical and integrative medicine in Canada, Costa Rica, England, Italy, and across the United States.
Holly has trained scores of clinicians and healing arts practitioners in integrating herbs safely and effectively. She is the founder of The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, an official school of The American Herbalists Guild since 2011, and the Integrative Mental Health Academy.
Herbs for the Brain CEU Accreditation
Bonus!
All Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine students can take advantage of our partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs to receive 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.
About Your 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 about botanical and integrative medicine in Canada, Costa Rica, England, Italy, and across the United States.
Holly has trained scores of clinicians and healing arts practitioners in integrating herbs safely and effectively. She is the founder of The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, an official school of The American Herbalists Guild since 2011, and the Integrative Mental Health Academy.
Herbs for the Brain CEU Accreditation
Herbs for the Brain CEU Accreditation