Christa Sinadinos

Christa has more than 25 years of expertise as a clinician, teacher, medicine maker, and gardener. She is the author of The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine, a clinically-based, meticulously referenced and beautifully designed 750+ page textbook. The founder and director of the Northwest School for Botanical Studies in Fieldbrook, California, she has trained hundreds of students who have become the new generation of herbalists. Christa lectures at herbal conferences and schools throughout the United States, and maintains an herbal pharmacy and demonstration garden with more than 200 species of medicinal herbs. She also publishes articles on botanical medicine and related topics.

2023 Session 3

  1. Circulatory and Cardio System, part 1
  2. Circulatory and Cardio System, part 2
  3. Herbs for The Kidneys and Urinary Tract, part 1
  4. Herbs for The Kidneys and Urinary Tract, pat 2

2022 Session 2

  1. Formulas and Strategies for Supporting the Lungs   intermediate/advanced
  2. Immune-Enhancing Compounds for Upper Respiratory Infections intermediate/advanced

2020 Virtual Session 3

2018 Session 3

1. & 2. Materia Medica of Native and Easily Cultivated Medicinal Plants in 2 parts
3. & 4. Highly Effective Herbal Treatments for Common Health Concerns in 2 parts

2015 Session 1

  1. Medicinal Plants of Northern California
  2. Medicinal Plants of Northern California
  3. Herbal Support for the Digestive System Class
  4. Herbal Support for the Digestive System Class

2013 Sesson 1

  1. Herbal Support for Hypothyroidism
  2. Herbal Support for Hypothyroidism
  3. Strategies for Treating Blood Sugar Disorders
  4. Strategies for Treating Blood Sugar Disorders

2011 Sesson 2

  1. The Adrenals and Adaptogen Herbs
  2. The Adrenals and Adaptogen Herbs
  3. Aromatherapy for the Nervous System
  4. Aromatherapy for the Respiratory System

2010 Session 1

  1. Garden Materia Medica, part 1:  Respiratory System
  2. Garden Materia Medica, part 2:  Digestive System
  3. Garden Materia Medica, part 3:  Immune System
  4. Garden Materia Medica, part 4:  Nervous System

2009 Session 2

  1. Herbal Erotica Class, Part 1
  2. Herbal Erotica Class, Part 2
  3. Diagnostic Class for Herbalists

2004 Session 2

  1. INTENSIVE: Digestion System
  2. Herbal Diagnostics: Methods of Diagnosis for Herbalists