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Classes & Seminars...
Part of our mission at RD Alchemy Natural Products is to educate the public about
herbs, natural product chemistry, pharmacology and ethnobotany. We offer classes and
seminars quarterly throughout Southern California and Arizona for holistic health
practitioners (massage therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, herbalists,
acupuncturists, homeopathic physicians), health care workers (nurses, doctors, medical
assistants), nutritionists and anyone else who has the desire to learn about these fields.
These classes have been given at community colleges, stores and wellness centers for
over 10 years and are taught by the owner herself. Contact us if you are interested in
having a class taught at your institution, conference or extracurricular event.
Part of our mission at RD Alchemy Natural Products is to educate the public about
herbs, natural product chemistry, pharmacology and ethnobotany. We offer classes and
seminars quarterly throughout Southern California and Arizona for holistic health
practitioners (massage therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, herbalists,
acupuncturists, homeopathic physicians), health care workers (nurses, doctors, medical
assistants), nutritionists and anyone else who has the desire to learn about these fields.
These classes have been given at community colleges, stores and wellness centers for
over 10 years and are taught by the owner herself. Contact us if you are interested in
having a class taught at your institution, conference or extracurricular event.
Seminars
____________________________________________________________________
Aromatherapy Essentials
Aromatherapy is an ancient practice commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which uses volatile
liquid plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's
mood or health. Seminar will include hands on applications and samples.
Topics Covered:
- What is Aromatherapy and how does it effect organisms: neurologically, physically and spiritually.
- What are essential oils, where do they come from, how are they derived.
- Different chemical properties of essential oils.
- Preparations: storing, proportioning and compounding.
- Uses: inhalation systems, hydrotherapy, topical applications.
- 10 most common essential oils and their properties.
- Benefits of Aromatherapy for children, adults and pets.
- Characteristics of good essential oils and what to look for when purchasing them.
All About Detox
Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body. Forms of complementary medicine that
claim to remove such toxins from the body: for instance include the modification of the diet and addition of certain herbs and rituals
such as colonic irrigation, juice fasting and sweat lodges. All these methods claim to assist the body's natural detoxification process.
Seminar will include samples.
Topics Covered:
- Definition of a toxin.
- The body's natural detoxification system: metabolism and excretion of exogenous substances.
- Effects and symptoms of some conditions caused possibly by intoxication.
- Different detoxification systems available and the pros and cons of each (popular trends and hype).
- Different physiological systems typically treated for detoxification and why: digestive system, urinary system, lymphatic system,
circulatory system.
- Herbal, Dietary and lifestyle techniques for cleansing and detoxifying.
- Benefits of cleansing and detoxification.
- Dosing regimens involved with typical cleanses and detoxes.
- Side effects and precautions associated with cleanses and detoxes.
Astrology (NEW)
- History of Astrology
- Significance of Sun Signs and their characteristics, Dualities, Triplicities, Quadruplicities, Polarities, symbols and parts of the body
ruled.
- Ascendants, Planets and their characteristics, Houses and Aspects in your horoscope.
- Body types and health for each sun sign.
- Love, relationships and compatibility of each sun sign.
Balancing Women's Hormones
Learn how to:
- help better control symptoms of PMS and Menopause
- help balance your body’s naturally occurring hormones
- find products available that play a role in hormone balance
Get a handle on: irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, low libido, sleep problems and more that are associated with a
woman's natural hormone system. Learn which foods, dietary supplements and herbs play a role in balancing women’s hormones and
how they can work for you. This seminar will uncover secrets to help better control symptoms of PMS and Menopause, balance your
body’s naturally occurring hormones and assist you in discovering products available that play a role in hormone balance.
Cardiovascular & Cholesterol Remedies (NEW)
- Fundamentals of cardiovascular health and corresponding conditions
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for cardiovascular health
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Cellulite & Vein Therapies
What you will learn:
- What causes cellulite, spider veins and varicose veins
- Which foods, vitamins and herbs help reduce the appearance of cellulite and veins
- What topical products are available and how they work
- Current invasive and non-invasive body sculpting and vein reducing medical techniques available from spas and doctor's offices
Demystifying cellulite, varicose veins and spider veins. Find out what causes these unsightly maladies and what you can do to reduce
their appearance and improve your leg health.
Cold & Flu Remedies
Starve a fever, feed a cold.. or is it the other way around? Find out what exactly colds and flu are all about and what you can do to help
prevent or concur their intrusion into your busy life!
You will learn:
- What causes colds and flu and their differing symptoms.
- Diet, herbs and vitamins... which ones work and how.
- Over the counter & prescription medicines available and how they work.
- Physical, mental, lifestyle and bodywork techniques that can help.
- Prevention Tips!
Crystal Healing (NEW)
- Origins, History and Geography
- Science and Energy
- Choosing, Cleansing and Uses
- 10 Common Crystals & Their Properties
- Chakras and Placements
Depression & Exhaustion Remedies (NEW)
- Physiology and causes depression and exhaustion
- Diet, vitamins, nutraceuticals and herbs for depression & exhaustion
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Doctrine of Signatures (NEW)
A concept that a medicinal plant was often stamped with some clear indication (signature) of its specific remedial power.
- History and basis of the doctrine of signatures
- Plants and herbs and their corresponding remedies
- Uses and benefits
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is the use of natural plant substances to treat and prevent illness.
Topics Covered:
- History, folklore, myths and science behind herbal medicine.
- Uses, trends and popularity of herbal medicine.
- Common herbal preparations.
- How herbs can benefit health.
- Common herbs and what they are used for.
Joint & Bone Health Remedies (NEW)
- Fundamentals of joint and bone health
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for arthritis, RA, muscle soreness, injuries, Osteoporosis and other related conditions
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Liver & Digestive System Remedies (NEW)
- Physiology and causes of liver & digestive system disorders
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for hepatitis, cirrhosis, IBS, heartburn, constipation and other related conditions
- Body work and lifestyle techniques
Lotion Making Workshop (NEW)
Learn to make your own lotions and creams. This beginning level workshop gives anyone the basic knowledge of lotion making from
emulsions to blending for specific results. Students will take home their creations!
Men's Health (NEW)
-Diet, vitamins and herbs for a variety of concerns such as: men's libido and stamina, prostate health, hair growth and muscle mass.
-Body work and lifestyle techniques
Plant Chemistry & Constituents (NEW)
Designed for those interested in Natural Product Chemistry and recommended to have basic organic chemistry knowledge.
- Fundamentals of Plant Chemistry
- Different classes and sub-classes of plant constituents and their characteristics
Reiki Healing & First Degree Attunement Certification
Reiki (pronounced: Ray-kee) is a form of spiritual healing and spiritual practice proposed for the treatment of physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual diseases. Seminar includes First Degree Attunement Training with Certificate.
Topics Covered:
- Reiki history and lineage.
- What is Reiki and other energy healing techniques.
- Uses and benefits of Reiki healing.
- Current trends and use in holistic and allopathic medical fields and scientific findings.
- Difference between treatments and attunements.
- Symbols involved with Reiki healing.
- How to give a treatment: hand positions, chakra affiliations, using symbols and their meanings.
- The attunement process and different levels of training.
- Attunement Level I given.
Scrub & Masque Masking
Learn the different types of exfoliants and clays that make up scrubs and masques. This beginning level workshop gives anyone the
basic knowledge of making scrubs and masques for body and facial care. Students will take home their creations!
Services & Protocols for Practitioner - Starting your own Business or Adding to your Existing one! (NEW)
Recommended for massage therapists, spa directors, aestheticians, HHPs, nail & hair stylists, personal trainers etc..
- Adding to or creating a new menu of services using RD Alchemy Natural Products
- Step by step protocols and procedures for using RD Alchemy's products in your services
- Advantages and benefits of using RD Alchemy Natural Products
- Up-selling, retailing, branding and private labeling for your practice!
Skin & Hair Care Remedies (NEW)
Do you have dry or oily skin or scalp? Suffer from acne, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss or dandruff? Want to learn which foods, vitamins
and herbs are best for improving your skin or hair health? Join us as we explore the world of natural, beautifying remedies.
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for common skin, scalp and hair concerns.
- Common, household ingredients useful for repairing, nourishing and beautifying skin and hair.
- Formulas and recipes for at home beautifying treatments.
Stress & Anxiety Therapies
Finally a chance to learn how to recognize, reduce and prevent stress and anxiety from taking over your life. Learn what stress and
anxiety does to your body and ways to prevent and treat them.
What you will learn:
- Symptoms between different kinds of stress, anxiety and depression
- What foods, herbs and vitamins help reduce these symptoms
- Types of bodywork and mental techniques and practices that are available
Available Courses
___________________________________________________________
Beginning Herbalism
6 weeks (18 hours)
Everything you wanted to know about the world of medicinal plants and their remedies. Students will learn the basis of herbal medicine,
its history and use throughout the world, different herbal preparations and which herbs are used for certain physiological systems and
disorders associated with them. Discover which herbs are helpful for certain conditions like stress, headaches, menopause, stomach
ailments, colds and flu and how to prepare and use them. Each class will cover a variety of topics and includes: samples, hands on
applications and all education materials plus a certificate of completion.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Herbal Medicine: History; Folk medicine to Pharmaceutical.
- Different herbal healing modalities from around the world.
- Differences between herbal infusions, decoctions, extracts, tinctures, pills, poultices and salves.
- Systems Herbology:
Nervous: stress, anxiety, depression, concentration, depression etc…
Digestive & Liver: heartburn, constipation, gas, bloating, ulcers, IBS, liver disease etc…
Urinary Tract & Kidneys: urinary tract infections, kidney stones, etc…
Reproductive: PMS, menopause, hormone imbalances etc…
Immune: colds, flu, autoimmune disorders, allergies etc...
Cardiovascular: high blood pressure, heart disease, cholesterol etc...
Respiratory: bronchitis, pneumonia, congestions, sinuses etc…
Endocrine: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas etc…
Muscle, Skin and Bone: muscle soreness or injury, bone injury, acne, burns, etc…
Ears, Eyes, Nose and Throat: pink eye, ear infections, sinusitis, sore throat etc…
Advanced Herbalism
3 weeks (9 hours)
Students will learn the scientific basis of herbal medicine and how and why variations occur. They will also learn how to make different
herbal preparations and can take them home. Vitamin and drug interactions as well as contraindications will be included.
Each class will cover a variety of topics and includes: samples, hands on applications and all education materials and a certificate of
completion.
Prerequisite: Beginning Herbalism course.
This class is designed for holistic health care practitioners, doctors, nurses, nutritionists or anyone else who has the desire to learn
more advanced information pertaining to herbal medicine.
Topics Covered:
- Scientific understanding of herbal medicine: plant biology, chemistry, pharmacology.
- Overview of digestion, drug disposition and metabolism and pharmacodynamics.
- Dosages and delivery systems.
- Manufacturing and seasonal effects of herbal medicine.
- Herbal contraindications and drug interactions.
- Herbal medicine and natural product chemistry industry, controversies and statistics.
- How to make infusions, decoctions, extracts, tinctures, pills, salves, poultices and syrups.
____________________________________________________________________
Aromatherapy Essentials
Aromatherapy is an ancient practice commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which uses volatile
liquid plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's
mood or health. Seminar will include hands on applications and samples.
Topics Covered:
- What is Aromatherapy and how does it effect organisms: neurologically, physically and spiritually.
- What are essential oils, where do they come from, how are they derived.
- Different chemical properties of essential oils.
- Preparations: storing, proportioning and compounding.
- Uses: inhalation systems, hydrotherapy, topical applications.
- 10 most common essential oils and their properties.
- Benefits of Aromatherapy for children, adults and pets.
- Characteristics of good essential oils and what to look for when purchasing them.
All About Detox
Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body. Forms of complementary medicine that
claim to remove such toxins from the body: for instance include the modification of the diet and addition of certain herbs and rituals
such as colonic irrigation, juice fasting and sweat lodges. All these methods claim to assist the body's natural detoxification process.
Seminar will include samples.
Topics Covered:
- Definition of a toxin.
- The body's natural detoxification system: metabolism and excretion of exogenous substances.
- Effects and symptoms of some conditions caused possibly by intoxication.
- Different detoxification systems available and the pros and cons of each (popular trends and hype).
- Different physiological systems typically treated for detoxification and why: digestive system, urinary system, lymphatic system,
circulatory system.
- Herbal, Dietary and lifestyle techniques for cleansing and detoxifying.
- Benefits of cleansing and detoxification.
- Dosing regimens involved with typical cleanses and detoxes.
- Side effects and precautions associated with cleanses and detoxes.
Astrology (NEW)
- History of Astrology
- Significance of Sun Signs and their characteristics, Dualities, Triplicities, Quadruplicities, Polarities, symbols and parts of the body
ruled.
- Ascendants, Planets and their characteristics, Houses and Aspects in your horoscope.
- Body types and health for each sun sign.
- Love, relationships and compatibility of each sun sign.
Balancing Women's Hormones
Learn how to:
- help better control symptoms of PMS and Menopause
- help balance your body’s naturally occurring hormones
- find products available that play a role in hormone balance
Get a handle on: irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, low libido, sleep problems and more that are associated with a
woman's natural hormone system. Learn which foods, dietary supplements and herbs play a role in balancing women’s hormones and
how they can work for you. This seminar will uncover secrets to help better control symptoms of PMS and Menopause, balance your
body’s naturally occurring hormones and assist you in discovering products available that play a role in hormone balance.
Cardiovascular & Cholesterol Remedies (NEW)
- Fundamentals of cardiovascular health and corresponding conditions
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for cardiovascular health
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Cellulite & Vein Therapies
What you will learn:
- What causes cellulite, spider veins and varicose veins
- Which foods, vitamins and herbs help reduce the appearance of cellulite and veins
- What topical products are available and how they work
- Current invasive and non-invasive body sculpting and vein reducing medical techniques available from spas and doctor's offices
Demystifying cellulite, varicose veins and spider veins. Find out what causes these unsightly maladies and what you can do to reduce
their appearance and improve your leg health.
Cold & Flu Remedies
Starve a fever, feed a cold.. or is it the other way around? Find out what exactly colds and flu are all about and what you can do to help
prevent or concur their intrusion into your busy life!
You will learn:
- What causes colds and flu and their differing symptoms.
- Diet, herbs and vitamins... which ones work and how.
- Over the counter & prescription medicines available and how they work.
- Physical, mental, lifestyle and bodywork techniques that can help.
- Prevention Tips!
Crystal Healing (NEW)
- Origins, History and Geography
- Science and Energy
- Choosing, Cleansing and Uses
- 10 Common Crystals & Their Properties
- Chakras and Placements
Depression & Exhaustion Remedies (NEW)
- Physiology and causes depression and exhaustion
- Diet, vitamins, nutraceuticals and herbs for depression & exhaustion
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Doctrine of Signatures (NEW)
A concept that a medicinal plant was often stamped with some clear indication (signature) of its specific remedial power.
- History and basis of the doctrine of signatures
- Plants and herbs and their corresponding remedies
- Uses and benefits
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is the use of natural plant substances to treat and prevent illness.
Topics Covered:
- History, folklore, myths and science behind herbal medicine.
- Uses, trends and popularity of herbal medicine.
- Common herbal preparations.
- How herbs can benefit health.
- Common herbs and what they are used for.
Joint & Bone Health Remedies (NEW)
- Fundamentals of joint and bone health
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for arthritis, RA, muscle soreness, injuries, Osteoporosis and other related conditions
- Bodywork and lifestyle techniques
Liver & Digestive System Remedies (NEW)
- Physiology and causes of liver & digestive system disorders
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for hepatitis, cirrhosis, IBS, heartburn, constipation and other related conditions
- Body work and lifestyle techniques
Lotion Making Workshop (NEW)
Learn to make your own lotions and creams. This beginning level workshop gives anyone the basic knowledge of lotion making from
emulsions to blending for specific results. Students will take home their creations!
Men's Health (NEW)
-Diet, vitamins and herbs for a variety of concerns such as: men's libido and stamina, prostate health, hair growth and muscle mass.
-Body work and lifestyle techniques
Plant Chemistry & Constituents (NEW)
Designed for those interested in Natural Product Chemistry and recommended to have basic organic chemistry knowledge.
- Fundamentals of Plant Chemistry
- Different classes and sub-classes of plant constituents and their characteristics
Reiki Healing & First Degree Attunement Certification
Reiki (pronounced: Ray-kee) is a form of spiritual healing and spiritual practice proposed for the treatment of physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual diseases. Seminar includes First Degree Attunement Training with Certificate.
Topics Covered:
- Reiki history and lineage.
- What is Reiki and other energy healing techniques.
- Uses and benefits of Reiki healing.
- Current trends and use in holistic and allopathic medical fields and scientific findings.
- Difference between treatments and attunements.
- Symbols involved with Reiki healing.
- How to give a treatment: hand positions, chakra affiliations, using symbols and their meanings.
- The attunement process and different levels of training.
- Attunement Level I given.
Scrub & Masque Masking
Learn the different types of exfoliants and clays that make up scrubs and masques. This beginning level workshop gives anyone the
basic knowledge of making scrubs and masques for body and facial care. Students will take home their creations!
Services & Protocols for Practitioner - Starting your own Business or Adding to your Existing one! (NEW)
Recommended for massage therapists, spa directors, aestheticians, HHPs, nail & hair stylists, personal trainers etc..
- Adding to or creating a new menu of services using RD Alchemy Natural Products
- Step by step protocols and procedures for using RD Alchemy's products in your services
- Advantages and benefits of using RD Alchemy Natural Products
- Up-selling, retailing, branding and private labeling for your practice!
Skin & Hair Care Remedies (NEW)
Do you have dry or oily skin or scalp? Suffer from acne, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss or dandruff? Want to learn which foods, vitamins
and herbs are best for improving your skin or hair health? Join us as we explore the world of natural, beautifying remedies.
- Diet, vitamins and herbs for common skin, scalp and hair concerns.
- Common, household ingredients useful for repairing, nourishing and beautifying skin and hair.
- Formulas and recipes for at home beautifying treatments.
Stress & Anxiety Therapies
Finally a chance to learn how to recognize, reduce and prevent stress and anxiety from taking over your life. Learn what stress and
anxiety does to your body and ways to prevent and treat them.
What you will learn:
- Symptoms between different kinds of stress, anxiety and depression
- What foods, herbs and vitamins help reduce these symptoms
- Types of bodywork and mental techniques and practices that are available
Available Courses
___________________________________________________________
Beginning Herbalism
6 weeks (18 hours)
Everything you wanted to know about the world of medicinal plants and their remedies. Students will learn the basis of herbal medicine,
its history and use throughout the world, different herbal preparations and which herbs are used for certain physiological systems and
disorders associated with them. Discover which herbs are helpful for certain conditions like stress, headaches, menopause, stomach
ailments, colds and flu and how to prepare and use them. Each class will cover a variety of topics and includes: samples, hands on
applications and all education materials plus a certificate of completion.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Herbal Medicine: History; Folk medicine to Pharmaceutical.
- Different herbal healing modalities from around the world.
- Differences between herbal infusions, decoctions, extracts, tinctures, pills, poultices and salves.
- Systems Herbology:
Nervous: stress, anxiety, depression, concentration, depression etc…
Digestive & Liver: heartburn, constipation, gas, bloating, ulcers, IBS, liver disease etc…
Urinary Tract & Kidneys: urinary tract infections, kidney stones, etc…
Reproductive: PMS, menopause, hormone imbalances etc…
Immune: colds, flu, autoimmune disorders, allergies etc...
Cardiovascular: high blood pressure, heart disease, cholesterol etc...
Respiratory: bronchitis, pneumonia, congestions, sinuses etc…
Endocrine: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas etc…
Muscle, Skin and Bone: muscle soreness or injury, bone injury, acne, burns, etc…
Ears, Eyes, Nose and Throat: pink eye, ear infections, sinusitis, sore throat etc…
Advanced Herbalism
3 weeks (9 hours)
Students will learn the scientific basis of herbal medicine and how and why variations occur. They will also learn how to make different
herbal preparations and can take them home. Vitamin and drug interactions as well as contraindications will be included.
Each class will cover a variety of topics and includes: samples, hands on applications and all education materials and a certificate of
completion.
Prerequisite: Beginning Herbalism course.
This class is designed for holistic health care practitioners, doctors, nurses, nutritionists or anyone else who has the desire to learn
more advanced information pertaining to herbal medicine.
Topics Covered:
- Scientific understanding of herbal medicine: plant biology, chemistry, pharmacology.
- Overview of digestion, drug disposition and metabolism and pharmacodynamics.
- Dosages and delivery systems.
- Manufacturing and seasonal effects of herbal medicine.
- Herbal contraindications and drug interactions.
- Herbal medicine and natural product chemistry industry, controversies and statistics.
- How to make infusions, decoctions, extracts, tinctures, pills, salves, poultices and syrups.
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3960 Park Blvd Ste E
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(619) 325-8338
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San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 325-8338
www.holistichands.org
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3794 Grim
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 846-9527
Corner of Grim and North Park Way
3794 Grim
San Diego, CA 92104
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Corner of Grim and North Park Way
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7650 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA
92037
(858) 454-1337
7650 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA
92037
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