Embodying
plant
wisdom
DR. BONES
2026 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Open Enrollment for Spring 2026
We begin in February
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Starting/refining your own herbal apothecary.
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Learning what it means to connect with individual plants and their spirit.
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How to prescribe particular plants for ailments.
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How to create herbal formulas.
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Completing a special plant diet (customized to your needs by discussing 1:1 with Dr. Bones what makes the most sense)
My 3-month container will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a confident life long student and practitioner of the plants.
What to expect accomplishING
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Weekly meetups
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Community Feed, Chat
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1:1 time with Dr. Bones
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Be a part of an intimate and like-minded community. The group has a capacity of 10 max enrollments to keep the container small so we can continually learn from one another.
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CLOSING RETREAT (this will be an additional, very low cost, opportunity to gather and work with plants together- not mandatory)
THE Program features
This program is designed to introduce your own form of communication and understanding to the plant world.
I am here as a guide to remind your being how attuned we are to the Earth and the Earth's wisdom via our Plantcestors.
In an age of so much conflict and too much information. I am finding more and more that sitting quietly with the plants brings forth medicine and answers that no technology can compare to.
If you feel the call, come chat with me to discuss if this program makes sense for your body.
Jing
This is the relationship with our longevity and ancestry. This program will touch upon herbs and traditional Chinese philosophy around the concepts of longevity and ancestors. We will also tap into our inherited birthright to be deep in communion with the plant world.
Qi
This is our radiance, the merging of all the elements sparking aliveness in all of creation. We will tune into the Qi of each and every plant, as well as our own Qi and find the merging, the relationship between our own Qi and the Qi of the plants.
Shen
Shen is our Spirit, anchored in our Hearts. This mentorship will teach us the power of utilizing plants to heal the spirit. We will also tap into, meditate, and move through particular plants in a way to deeply connect with their spirit, and them to ours.
PROGRAM PILLARS
3 Treasures of Chinese Medicine
High accolades for Nadia’s mentorship. She is a gifted guide and teacher. Anyone would be lucky to be under her wings. I joined this program to dive deeper into plant medicine and through the work we have done together I feel like my inner life has been transformed. Because I have been so moved by the work that we have done I have also decided to join her plant club. Incredibly grateful to be in her space and to walk this sacred path together.
LISA ORMSBY
One of my birth doula clients took a class from Nadia and she couldn’t stop raving about it. After 3 months of watching her change I decided to sign up (totally last minute too!!). This class opened my eyes to the world of plants. I went from someone who hated tea, lived for her morning coffee, coke zeros, who ate decently to someone who drinks hot tea or hot water primarily. Coffee, soda, and alcohol have all become something my body doesn’t even crave.
Her class is beyond the plants. Her class teaches you how to check in with your body and start listening and doing the things that serve it better. She teaches you how the world all around us can heal. Her profound relationship to plants transcends into her teaching and right into you. 10/10 recommend her class!
JENNIFER MONAGHAN
Doula For Life
"Choosing to study with Dr. Bones has been a transformative experience. Deep pathways of knowledge and wisdom have opened up to me that have not only enhanced my own health and well-being but also expanded my ability to offer more integrated and effective care to my clients. Dr. Bones brings a rare combination of intellectual depth and lived wisdom to her mentorship. Her teachings offer an unmatched level of insight, blending ancient traditions with modern understanding, making the healing arts accessible and potent for anyone who is receptive... She created an incredible foundation for all of us to form deep relationships with the plants around us. This program has enriched my work greatly, empowering me to heal myself with greater self-awareness and to support my family, friends, community, and clients from a truly integrated and knowledgable place. The investment I made in furthering my studies in this way has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made...”
JULIA NELLIGAN
Birth/Postpartum Doula
MODULE 01 | Chinese Medicine Theory and Herb Selection
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WEEK 1: History of Chinese Medicine, Yin Yang Theory, Chinese Philosophy & Daoism.
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WEEK 2: 5 Element Theory
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5 Flavors
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Choose Plants within each flavor
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WEEK 3: Staple Herbs to Have For Your Home Apothecary
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First aid
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Basic tonics
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Tuning into what plants resonate with you
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Purchase herbs you have never tried
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WEEK 4: Group discussions
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What plants have you worked with? What did you learn
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*One on One Calls to discuss your Plant Diet
Curriculum
MODULE 02 | Understanding Patterns through the 5 elements
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WEEK 5: Metal Patterns
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Lung, Large Intestine
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Common cold
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Grief, Letting go
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WEEK 6: Earth Patterns
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Spleen, Stomach
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Digestion
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Mental Health
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WEEK 7: Fire Patterns
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Heart, Small Intestine
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Anxiety, Passion
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Cardiovascular health
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WEEK 8: Water Patterns
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Kidney, Urinary Bladder
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Fear, Courage
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Longevity
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Chronic Illness
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WEEK 9: Wood Patterns
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Liver, Gallbladder
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Digestion, detox, migraines
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Menstruation
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Anger, irritability, frustration
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*Prepare for Presentations
MODULE 03 | Lecture on Desired Topic, Presentations and Closing
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WEEK 10: Lecture based on what the group wants to learn more about :)
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WEEK 11: Group presentations, sharing.
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WEEK 12: Group presentations, sharing.
CLOSING
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We will have an in person simple weekend retreat with tea ceremony, yoga, and a special plant ceremony.
Payment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
The next mentorship course will start in February of 2026
When will this mentorship course start?
Time and day will be determined when the group is together and we can land a day that works for the cohort.
When will we meet?
Besides the meeting time of 1.5 hours/week, Dr. Bones expects about 30 minutes to 1 hour a day dedicated to this program throughout the 3 month container. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.
A daily meditation practice with plants is something this program will highly encourage.
What is the time commitment of this course?
Any level of herbalism is welcome! We will discuss the basics of Chinese Medicine theory and herbalism that can be applied to any lineage of herbalism.
What should my experience level or previous knowledge of herbalism be?