Herbal Practice & Protocol

Advanced Herbal Program | 200-Hour Certificate Program

Building upon our Level I Foundations of Herbalism course, Practice and Protocols of Herbalism continues to furnish students with the tools needed to become a successful and confident community herbalists.

What you can expect

This advanced herbal program interweaves both the knowledge of Western Herbalism and a variety of global healing traditions. It offers a deep exploration into the most common health issues and ailments that we as herbalists are seeing most often within our local communities.

This Level 2 Herbalism course offers advanced skills and deeper training in herbal care, empowering students to educate others and step confidently into the role of a Community Herbalist.

This 200-hour certificate program prepares participants to serve as Community Herbalists, confidently supporting the health of family, friends, and communities by matching plant allies with bodily imbalances and the energetics they influence. It prepares folks to safely and efficaciously assist people with herbal recommendations to facilitate wellness and is a prerequisite for our Practicing Herbalist Clinical Program.

"I feel so fortunate to have been part of Lupo's classes and study at Twin Star! I truly enjoy the knowledge, stories, protocols and experiences provided to us. I can't wait to explore more classes offered, thank you!".

- Rachel M. PRACTICES AND PROTOCOLS GRADUATE & Clinical Herbalist

What You wIll receive

  • Monthly pre-recorded lectures (3–4 hours per month) designed to fit your schedule. Watch visually engaging content on your computer or listen on the go from your phone.

  • Monthly live online classes (3–4 hours per month) offer space for discussion, Q&A, and roundtable case studies—giving you the opportunity to integrate and apply what you’re learning in real time.

  • Opportunities for advanced medicine-making immersions held in the beautiful mountain landscapes of Asheville, NC, and New Milford, CT, offered through the program for hands-on, in-person learning.

  • Embodied learning in advanced plant medicine making and formulation, paired with an in-depth exploration of the body’s systems—including traditional approaches to herbal energetics and the influence of emotions on physical health.

  • Earn a 200-hour Advanced Community Herbalist Certificate upon completion—a program rooted in tradition, practice, and service, and designed to prepare you for the next step in clinical herbal training.

  • Study over 100 time-honored herbal materia medica profiles and dozens of healing protocols to strengthen your foundation as a Community Herbalist and carry forward a trusted body of herbal knowledge.

Enroll Now

  • You’re yearning for a deeper, more rooted and relational practice as a Community Herbalist

  • You enjoy a flexible learning format that fits your life and schedule

  • You’ve completed a foundational herbal program—or our Level 1: Foundations of Herbalism—and are ready for the next step

  • You’re interested in working in apothecary or community herbal settings and want practical experience to support that path

  • You’re considering continuing on to clinical herbal training and want a strong, rooted foundation and prerequisite

  • You’re ready to show up fully, engage deeply, and do the work

Who is this for

What you will learn

the body systems as approached by the herbalist

A comprehensive study of pathology and advanced herbal protocols for every body system, including in-depth exploration of common disease states and effective botanical strategies for support and healing.

how to create Effective and heart centered herbal protocols

Learn how to create complete herbal protocols through real-world case studies, building your skills in assessment, formulation, and individualized plant-based care, while engaging in peer collaboration and shared learning. Deepen your capacity to understand the emotional and energetic roots of imbalance as part of a truly holistic approach.

how to formulate and create plant medicine

Learn to formulate and create plant medicine through a blend of intuitive wisdom and scientific understanding—crafting effective, personalized remedies rooted in tradition, herbal energetics, and evidence-based practices.

What makes our
Program unique?

  • Rooted in both ancestral tradition and modern practice, blending the art, science and spirit (intuition) of herbalism

  • Emphasizes embodied learning—you don’t just study herbalism, you live it

  • Integrates emotional and energetic awareness alongside clinical and physical assessment

  • Offers flexible structure without compromising depth or rigor

  • Prioritizes community care, mutual aid, and the role of the herbalist as a steward and healer

  • Builds confidence through real-world case studies, medicine-making, and peer collaboration

  • Led by experienced teachers who walk the path of ritual herbalism and plant spirit connection

  • Prepares you not just for practice—but for purpose

  • Guided by Lupo Passero, a practicing herbalist and educator with over 25 years of experience in traditional, clinical, and intuitive herbalism.

Herbal Practice and Protocol is a beautiful course that everyone should experience. It not only teaches you about the pleasures and mysteries of plants and their gifts of medicine but about yourself and your relationship to your own wellness. Whether its someones goal to give back to a community by practicing herbalism or just to keep your own family well, it’s a look at medicine that can help with everyday living and wellness. The kindness and compassion of the teachers and the extraordinary level of knowledge is bar none.

— Carol L. PRACTICES AND PROTOCOLS GRADUATE & Clinical Herbalist

when will we meet

Our program runs from November - October. After you register, you will receive access to our classroom portal in November that will act as your online hub for everything you need. It will list homework, dates and times for our online LIVE classes and in-person immersions, access to our online community forum, and access to the pre-recorded video lectures for each month.

During our first opening circle call in November, we will go over the flow of the program.

Our online LIVE classes will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. est on Wednesdays: November 19th, December 10th, January 7th, February 11th, March 11th, April 11th (in person), May 13th, June 10th, July 11th (in person), August 12th, September 16th and October 14th

We have two in-person medicine making immersions on April 11th and July 11th at our Twin Star South classroom in the beautiful Asheville, NC and at our Twin Star North classroom in the beautiful New Milford, CT allowing you to be amongst the magic of the mountains and to learn from some of our amazing group of guest teachers.

Additional dates to be announced with guest teachers

Investment

STEP ONE

$250

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Pay the deposit to secure your spot in the program before selecting your payment option.

STEP TWO

$2500

pay in full

Choose to pay the full price for the program and save $250. If you choose this option you are able to waive the deposit.

$313

PAYMENT PLAN

Choose our monthly payment plan option and register to save your spot. Please make sure you pay the deposit first.

Unsure if this Program is A Fit For You? Book A Call!

We are always available to help you decide which one of our programs is a good fit for you on your journey. Just use the button below to schedule a call. We look forward to connecting with you.

Level 2, The Practice and Protocols of Herbalism s a must - for any budding herbalist. It combines lecture, hands on medicine making and practical application through case studies. I loved the round table aspect, discussing case studies with my peers and learning from each other!  

— Kris.F. PRACTICES AND PROTOCOLS GRADUATE & Clinical Herbalist

Frequently asked questions

  • Completion of a foundational herbal studies program or equivalent experience is required before enrolling in this 200-hour Community Herbalist Certificate, which also serves as the prerequisite for our Practicing Herbalist Clinical Program.

    If you have taken our Foundations of Herbalism program, that counts as fulfillment.

  • We have two in-person medicine making immersions on April 11th and July 11th at our Twin Star South classroom in the beautiful Asheville, NC and at our Twin Star North classroom in the beautiful New Milford, CT allowing you to be amongst the magic of the mountains and to learn from some of our amazing group of guest teachers.

    As a student, you also have the opportunity to join us for any of our in-person immersions:

  • Students are expected to watch each month’s lectures, complete homework, and attend LIVE classes to receive the certificate of completion.

    We allow one absence for our live class.

  • This program blends the heart of traditional herbal wisdom with hands-on practice, spiritual connection, and community care. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Lupo Passero weaves ritual, plant spirit connection, and ancestral remembrance into every lesson—offering more than just information, but a transformation. Students don’t just learn about herbs they learn how to live in relationship with them. Our hybrid format, in-depth case studies, collaborative learning, and guest teachers from diverse herbal backgrounds create a rich, supportive environment for deepening both skill and soul.

  • This program equips you with the skills, confidence, and experience to offer holistic, plant-based care to your community. You’ll learn how to assess imbalances, create effective protocols, and work with both the physical and energetic aspects of healing. It also serves as the required prerequisite for our advanced Practicing Herbalist Clinical Program.

  • Yes! We’re committed to making herbal education accessible. A limited number of scholarships and flexible payment plans are available. Please inquire within by email twinstaroffice@gmail.com—we’re happy to work with you to make this path possible.