Curriculum Vitae

Rosalee de la Foret, RH (AHG)



Education 

East West School of Herbology
E.W.C.H. Degree
Santa Cruz, CA
December 2008 - May 2011

International Integrative Educational Institute
Clinical Herbalism with Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
Seattle, WA
January 2010 - June 2010
Certificate (400 hours)

Institute of Structural Medicine
Twisp, WA
September 2006 - February 2010
Structural Medicine Specialist (2,000 hours)
Licensed Massage Therapist

Earthwalk Northwest
Primitive Skills and Ethnobotany Apprenticeship
2004-2007

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon
September 1999 - 2003
BA in Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)


Current Callings

Education Director at LearningHerbs.com
(Provide educational articles, videos and keynote presentations, moderate the forums)
December 2007 - present

Clinical Herbalist - Private practice
January 2006 - present

Structural Medicine Specialist - private practice
September 2007 - 2012

Director of Student Affairs at the Institute of Structural Medicine
September 2007 - 2012



Educational presentations by Rosalee

Herbal Cold Care Course (online)
Produced by LearningHerbs
Started enrolling October 2014

Plants in France Herbal Intensive
May 2014
Co-taught the course with Christophe Bernard for 19 students in southern France

Taste of Herbs Course (five month online course)
Produced by LearningHerbs.com
Started enrolling October 2013

Authentic Online Marketing for Herbalists
American Herbalist Guild Symposium, November 2013

Taste of Herbs
Understanding Herbal Actions
International Herb Symposium, June 2013

Faculty Instructor for IIEI (Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa's School)
October 2012

How to Start Your Own Community Supported Clinic
Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, September 2012

Taste of Herbs, Gifts of Plants, Plant Walk
Montana Herb Gathering 2012

Faculty Instructor for IIEI (Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa's School)
April 2012

Whooping Cough Webinar: Presented with Michael Tierra 
April 2012

Herbs for Children: Cold and Flu Webinar presented with Michael Tierra
November 2011

Yin Deficiency for Western Herbalists
Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, September 2011

Bitter Herbal Medicine Webinar presented with Michael Tierra
March 2011

Pungent Herbal Medicine Webinar presented with Michael Tierra
February 2011

Sweet Herbal Medicine Webinar presented with Michael Tierra
December 2010

Taste of Herbs Webinar presented with Michael Tierra
October 2010

Taste of Herbs, External Application of Herbs, Herbal Syrups, Plant Walks (2)
Saskatoon Primitive Skills Gathering, September 2010

Gift of Herbs: The ethnobotanical utilitarian use of herbs
Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, September 2010

Taste of Herbs, Edible Plant Walk
Earthwalk Northwest Gathering, August 2010

Native Plant Walk
Washington Native Plant Society, Twisp WA, May 2010

Way of the Herbal Ninja Webinar presented with John Gallagher
April 2010

Herbal Remedies for Colds and the Flu Part 1: Prevention, at the first sign
Twisp, WA, September 2009

Herbal Remedies for Colds and the Flu Part 2: Sore throat, cough, congestion
Twisp, WA, September 2009

Herbal Remedies for Colds and the Flu Part 3: Fever, Cold Sores and Recovery
Twisp, WA, October 2009

Herbal Remedies for Colds and the Flu
Earthwalk Northwest Gathering, August 2009

Herbal Remedies for Colds and the Flu, Making Herbal Salves, Making Herbal Tinctures
Saskatoon Primitive Skills Gathering, September 2009

All about Rosehips
Twisp, WA December 2008

Wild Weeds Walk and food preparation
Twisp, WA May 2008

Herbal Gifts
Twisp, WA November 2007

Herbal Gifts
Earthwalk Northwest Gathering, August 2005


Articles written

I’ve written numerous articles and keynote presentations in the field of herbalism. Here is a representative list of these publications.

Herbs In Practice: Clinical Training Course for Herbalists
HerbMentor.com 2013

Learning Your Plants: Botany for Herbalists Course
HerbMentor.com 2011

Everybody Hurts: Pain differentials
Plant Healer Magazine, March 2011

Arrowleaf Balsamroot Through the Seasons
Plant Healer Magazine, December 2010

Numerous Plant Monographs including, AstragalusTurmericEchinaceaPeppermintMedicinal MushroomsHoly Basil, Hawthorne, Violet, Marshmallow, Sage, Ginger, Valerian, Cinnamon, Rose, Yarrow, etc

Herbal Glossary Series: An in-depth look at herbal actions (Audio and visual presentation)
Anatomy and Physiology for Herbalists: A western medicine view of organ systems for the herbalist

Wildcrafting: A six part series on the ethical and sustainable methods of harvesting plants

The Importance of Digestion: An energetic approach

What’s Chemistry Got to do With It? The Chemistry Involved in Herbal Medicine


Ebooks
Herbal Remedies for Whooping Cough
Bitter Herbal Medicine: Eliminating and draining using detoxifying herbal materia medica
Pungent Herbal Medicine: Spicing it up with our warming and drying herbal materia medica
Sweet Herbal Medicine: Therapeutic applications of sweet herbs and foods including many recipes
Herbal Gifts: 25 herbal preparations as gifts
Gifts of Plants: An ethnobotanical exploration of utilitarian uses of plants
Way of the Herbal Ninja: Using 17 herbs you already have in the kitchen
Healing Herbs ebook: Simple ways to use 23 different herbs
Herbal Remedies for the Cold and Flu
Nourishing Herbal Infusions: Our superfood


Continuing Education

Mentorship with Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa as per the American Herbalist Guild
September 2010 - present

Understanding Chemical Constituents with Lisa Ganora
Sylvan Botanical Institute 2013

Cardiology Series
Sylvan Botanical Institute 2012

Ten Tastes course with David Winston 2010

Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, New Mexico September 2010, 2011, 2012

Northwest Herb Fest, Eugene, OR July 2010

Face and Body Reading, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Seattle, WA July 2010
NAIMH Audio CD Sets (all)

Northwest Herb Fest, Eugene OR July 2009

Rainforest Retreat with Paul Bergner, Oregon, July 2009

Northwest Herb Fest, Eugene OR July 2008

American Herbalist Guild Symposium, Redmond WA, October 2008

Northwest Herbal Faire, Bellingham WA, August 2005



Professional Affiliations

RH (AHG) 
American Herbalist Guild (General member since 2008)
American Botanical Council
United Plant Savers