VIRTUAL HERBALISM CONFERENCE - OPENING DAY CEREMONY & CONFERENCE ORIENTATION

1:00PM EST: Opening Day Ceremony & Conference Orientation

Welcome to the Opening Ceremony! It’s with deep gratitude for our sponsors and their dedication that this conference is presented free for the public – thank you Mountain Rose Herbs, Herbal Academy, Traditional Medicinals, Anima Mundi, The Herbarium, Ecoversity, and Herb Rally for your generosity and support.

This year's conference is celebrating the theme of Connections – connections to the plants, to people, and to the practice of herbalism that brings us all together. Join us at 1:00PM EST right here for our Opening Day Ceremony including orientation for the week ahead with Conference Host Lindsey Feldpausch, Keynote Speaker Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, Special Guest Rosemary Gladstar, and Conference Organizer Amber Meyers. Bring an open heart to receive the words the ceremony presenters have to share, a cup of herbal tea for good company, and ready minds to join the live chat as we gather together in unity.

With decades of experience, Rosemary Gladstar has become a cornerstone of the modern herbalist community. Through her teachings, writings, and advocacy, she has inspired countless individuals to embrace the healing power of plants. 

Her books, including Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide and Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, are considered essential reading for herbalists at all levels. As the co-founder of the United Plant Savers and of Traditional Medicinals tea company, Rosemary has not only preserved plants and herbal traditions but also ensured they flourish in the modern world.

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Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is an award-winning author, curandera, natural foods chef, and Lead Herbalist Educator at the Herbal Academy. Raised in the Sonoran Desert, Felicia was inspired by her family’s herbal traditions from northern New Mexico, sharing knowledge of healing, food, and faith through storytelling, kitchen medicine, and folk remedies. 

Felicia is the author of Earth Medicines and Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita, with her work featured in Forbes, Food & Wine, and more. Felicia teaches courses at the Herbal Academy, fostering community through educational offerings and workshops. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where she offers one-on-one healing sessions and continues to work with the elements in her practice.

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Amber Meyers is Co-Director and Founding Partner of the Herbal Academy, where she has played a pivotal role in cultivating a thriving global herbal community since the school’s inception in 2011. With a deep passion for bringing people together through herbalism, Amber has helped connect over 1 million individuals to the practice, uniting 100,000 students worldwide through the Herbal Academy’s educational programs. 

From her early days as Marketing Director to her current role as Co-Director and Chief Operating Officer, Amber has worked to bridge the gap between mainstream media and herbal traditions, making herbal education more accessible and inclusive. As the organizer of the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference, she continues to foster meaningful connections—between plants, people, and the practice of herbalism.

Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) is Herbal Academy’s Programs Coordinator. An experienced clinical herbalist, educator, guest speaker, and author, she also serves as a board member of the American Herbalists Guild’s Education Advisory Committee. 

Lindsey's approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in the belief that humans have an innate connection to the powers of plants. She enjoys making complex herbal concepts accessible for herbalists of all skill levels, bridging the gap between herbal wisdom and practical application. As Programs Coordinator at the Herbal Academy, Lindsey lends her herbal prowess to multiple departments, playing a key role in course development, marketing, and leadership.

About Lindsey Feldpausch:

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Virtual Herbalism Conference: Live Access

OPENING CEREMONY: FEBRUARY 16

  • 1:00 PM EST: Opening Day Ceremony & Conference Orientation

DAY 3: FEBRUARY 19

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbs and Acupuncture for Pain Relief with Jiling Lin
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Herbal Tea in Nature Awareness and Plant Connection with Taryn Forrelli
  • 1:00 PM EST: Pillars of Health: Foundational Care from Clinical Herbalists with Shona Richter MacDougall & Alison Birks
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Science Behind Botanical Formulations: Debunking Myths with Lorraine Dallmeier
  • 5:00 PM EST: Favorite Brain Boosting and Cognition Support Herbs with Maria Noël Groves
  • 7:00PM EST: Herbs and Nature Therapy for Reducing Cancer Risk with Chanchal Cabrera

DAY 4: FEBRUARY 20

  • 9:00 AM EST: Virtual Plant Walk with Jim Mcdonald
  • 11:00 AM EST: Aromatics for the Emotional Heart with David Crow
  • 1:00 PM EST: A 101 Guide: Harvesting Herbs and Wild Edibles with Holly Hutton & Heather Wood Buzzard
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Sacred Act of Cooking: Traditions and Herbs in Everyday Meals with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
  • 5:00 PM EST: Navigating Herbal Safety and Interactions with Erika Galentin
  • 7:00 PM EST: Founding an Herbal Product Business Today with Ric Scalzo

DAY 5: FEBRUARY 21

  • 9:00 AM EST: A Path Forward: Lessons Learned from Travel and Transformation with Traditional Medicine with Nick Polizzi
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Connection: Alchemy of Plants and Spiritual Growth with Mariah Gannessa
  • 1:00 PM EST: Exploring the Herbal Journey: Finding your Unique Educational Path with Jane Metzger & Cristina Asensio Foley
  • 3:00 PM EST: Seasonal Herbal Support and Energetic Considerations for Menopausal Changes with Pamela Spence
  • 5:00 PM EST: Sacred Plants: Herbs from Around the World with Mimi Hernandez
  • 7:00 PM EST: Closing Ceremony

CONTINUE EXPLORING

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DAY 2: FEBRUARY 18

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbal Beauty and Secrets for Supernatural Skin Care with Rachelle Robinett
  • 11:00 AM EST: Soul Medicine: Herbs for Complex Trauma with Selima Harleston Lust
  • 1:00 PM EST: Finding Herbal Community: Building Authentic Connections with Cat Seixas & Hannah Lasorsa
  • 3:00 PM EST: Constitutional Herbalism: Energetics for Individuals with Sajah Popham
  • 5:00 PM EST: Building a Resilient Immune System with Herbs with Tieraona Low Dog
  • 7:00 PM EST: The Science and Craft of Building an Aromatherapy First Aid Kit with Holly Brandenberger

DAY 1: FEBRUARY 17

  • 9:00 AM EST: Cortisol Reset and Stress Recovery: Restoring Health with Herbs with Aviva Romm
  • 11:00 AM EST: Science of Adaptogens and Specific Indications for Use with David Winston
  • 1:00 PM EST: Daily Rituals for At Home Herbalism with Alyson Morgan & Meagan Visser
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Role of Herbs in Dreamspace and Consciousness Expansion with Adriana Ayales
  • 5:00 PM EST: Herbal Infusions from Indigenous Cultures Around the World with Abril Donea
  • 7:00 PM EST: Herbalism and Intuition: Working with Plants with Asia Suler
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The VIP Access Ticket discount ends Sunday, February 23rd!

The VIP Access Ticket discount ends Sunday, February 23rd!