Love your Gut Series: A Herbal Support Framework for Common Digestive Issues (Two-Part Live Class)
Canada/Atlantic
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TUE
02 DEC
- 06:30 PM
02 December 2025 Tuesday, 06:30 PM AST
Webinar Session has ended now.
Join us for a two-part live online class series on Tuesdays, November 25th and December 2nd at 6:30-8:30 AT (5:30-7:30 ET).
Love your Gut Series: A Herbal Support Framework for Common Digestive Issues
Many of us put up with digestive discomfort every day that we often come to accept as normal - symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, chronic loose stools, and reflux. While this feels bad on its own, impaired digestion can also have negative impacts throughout our bodies, affecting things like our moods, skin, joints, and general state of inflammation. It is no wonder herbalists have long spoken about digestion as “the seat of health.”
The good news is we don’t have to just accept this digestive distress. Learning how to take care of our guts can but can really improve our quality of life while also reducing the risk of some common diseases. Working on your digestion can be daunting! You are not alone in that. But, we’re here to share that bringing in some simple changes and herbal strategies into your life can greatly improve your digestion in the long run.
In our two part series, you will learn:
- The fascinating interconnections between the digestive, nervous, and immune systems
- A framework to understand when & how to use which herbal actions and specific herbs depending on the specific symptoms In-depth instruction on the 20 herbs that we reach for the most for bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation, loose stools, reflux, and many other common digestive complaints
- Herbal formulas that we have seen work time and again in clinical practice
Instructors:
Part 1 on November 25th will be taught by Oren Hercz.
Part 2 on December 2nd will be taught by Ember Peters.
Online on Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
The recording link will be sent to everyone who registers.
Meet the Instructors
Ember Peters (they/them)
RHP (HANS)
Ember Peters is a clinical herbalist and educator based in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Unceded Mi'kmaq Territory. They are a founder of Wild Current Herbalism and the Maritime School of Holistic Herbalism. Ember has over a decade of clinical experience focusing on accessible trans inclusive care and supporting people with complex chronic illness. Ember is a Registered Herbal Practitioner with the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) and a founder of the Maritime School of Holistic Herbalism. They have taught widely about herbalism at conferences and schools across Turtle Island, and their work has been published twice in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild. Dismantling white supremacy & transphobia are cornerstones of Ember’s practice, a part of their life-long commitment to fighting for liberation for all peoples. They recognize community based holistic health as a tangible step towards collective and individual liberation and resilience.
Ember’s website: https://wildcurrentherbalism.com.
Oren Hercz (he/him)
RHP (HANS)
Oren Hercz RHP (HANS) has been in practice as a Clinical Herbalist since 2010, working in holistic health clinics, a family medicine office, and in private practice online. He teaches a year long beginner’s herbal medicine program, empowering people to become their own home herbalists and be proactive about their health. Oren loves to teach and can often be found giving an herb walk, speaking at a local garden club, or even on TV where has been featured on the show Wild Nova Scotia. He is a Registered Herbal Practitioner (RHP) with the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia, where he currently sits on the board of directors. Oren cares deeply about bringing this traditional wisdom to today’s world, where we need it more than ever. He lives in Chester Basin with his 3 kids and gardens.
Oren’s website: www.orenhercz.ca
Live Class Pricing
Tuition Accessibility
We are glad to be able to offer reduced rate spots to those that need them in order to make our programs as accessible as possible. Please note though that these reduced rate spots are not a sale - they are intended for people who would otherwise not be able to join us. There are a limited number of reduced rate spots so please be mindful that if you request it when you could afford the higher prices, you may be impacting access to the program for someone who truly needs the lower price. Reduced rate spots are prioritized for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, though the same guidelines apply for all students. To help you decide if you should apply for the reduced rate (and which level would be most appropriate for you), we have put together this rough guide.
Pay It Forward (Support the Work)
Choose this rate if:
You are financially secure and spend little time worrying about basic needs
You own property, have savings, or have access to family financial support
You have disposable income and can comfortably invest in your education
You want to contribute toward making reduced-rate spots possible for others
Standard (Regular Cost)
Choose this rate if:
Your financial situation sits between the two ends of the spectrum
You have a steady income and can meet your basic needs without major stress
You’re managing some debt or working toward savings but are relatively stable
You do not have additional financial support beyond your own income
Solidarity (Low Income, BIPOC – Limited Spots)
Choose this rate if:
You are low or fixed income and would not otherwise be able to participate
You do not have access to savings or family/friend financial support
You are from a community that has been historically excluded or marginalized
Access to education like this would be otherwise out of reach