Doula Certification Training and Herbalist Certification Training

Who We Are

A countless number of generations ago Human Beings were given Original Instructions by the Great Spirit for how to exist as humans in harmony with the Earth. The Original Instructions School of Traditional Medicine and Practical Skills has gathered holistic and traditional practitioners from around the world to provide you with accessible education in areas of study that support, exemplify and preserve a way of human life that is in alignment with the Original Instructions.

Original Instructions School of Traditional Medicine and Practical Skills offers classes, workshops, and certification programs online and in person.

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Online Birth Doula Certification Training

June 19th and 20th, 2021 from 9:30am-5:30pm EST

   During this Original Instructions School Doula Certification training you will receive invaluable knowledge about the birth process, as well as an extensive skill set for supporting and advocating for childbearing women and their families.  

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Here's What Graduates Are Saying About Our Certification Programs

  • " I am a veteran Doula and decided to gift myself both of the Original Instructions Doula certification trainings.... they have re-enlivened my practice, taught me skills in herbalism, acupressure, and ritual that I have not gotten from other trainings. I highly recommend this course to both aspiring and practicing Doulas! "

    Sabrina Lutes of North Carolina
    The Heartwood Spiral Doula Services

  • " Brittany has an extensive knowledge of herbology, Amazonian botanicals as well as being versed in almost all areas of holistic health and alternative healing modalities. I am always excited to collaborate with Brittany in any project as her dedication, focus and knowledge base is so powerful. ”

    Emily Shaw of Canada
    Ama-Veda.com

  • " My experience with getting trained as a Doula through Original Instructions was very empowering. I quickly felt renewed in wisdom and prepared to serve women of all backgrounds in the community. "

    Erica Mcillwain of Florida

  • " Original Instructions School embodies exactly what our culture is desperately seeking. It is a chance to deepen into the sacredness of birth-work, honing in on the unique and powerful experience of being a well prepared assistance for new families on their journey of a lifetime. "

    Rebecca Sterling of North Carolina

Healing the Effects of Sexual Trauma with Herbal Allies and Traditional Practices

An Online Certification Training for Birth workers and Advocates  

June 26th and 27th, 2021 from 10am-4pm EST

During our time together in this certification training we will gain understanding and insight into what it is like to approach our relationship with sexuality and birth in a way that recognizes and accommodates people who have suffered from sexual trauma.

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Online Postpartum Doula Certification Training

July 3rd and 4th, 2021 from 9:00am-5:30pm EST

  Like all of our Original Instructions certification programs, our Postpartum and Lactation Doula certification training is committed to providing our students with an impeccable education while keeping the Original Instructions for humanity and ancestral wisdom as our guiding force. Our Postpartum Doula certification curriculum is structured in a dynamic way which bridges evidence-based learning with the longstanding wisdom of Indigenous human beings.

  We are so excited to have Karen Tinta-Chunvislla joining us live from Cuzco, Peru to share traditional Quechua wellness practices surrounding uterine massage, medicinal plants, and the Wytas'ka postpartum treatment. Midwife Maya Carlos joining us from Belize to discuss the practical realties of practicing as a Birth Worker, and TCM practitioner Rachael Henrichsen to train participants in the arts of MOXA and cupping for promoting wellness and pain relief.

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Reviews of our Healing Sexual Trauma with Herbal Allies Certification Training

  • "This course on healing sexual trauma with herbal allies was deeply impactful for me as a woman on my own healing journey, and as a birth worker. I feel much better equipped to help my clients in an informed and compassionate way."

    Cat Dunlap-Nelson
    Cat's Cradle Doula Services

  • " Thank you for sharing all of this invaluable information, and for being vulnerable. "

    Rachel Kopel
    Stitch & Witch Botanicals

  • " Thank you so much for having the courage and grit to do the work you are doing. ''

    Shea Donnelly

An online Holistic Herbalist Certification Training 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm PCT

Class begins September 7th, 2021

   Receive your Holistic Herbalist Certification by studying directly with Indigenous women from North and South America while giving back to their families and communities ! Our Holistic Herbalist certification training has class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a duration of 12 consecutive weeks....

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What Participants In Our Original Instructions Scholarship Program Are Saying

  • " I recommend the Postpartum Doula Training to any woman (or person!) interested in reclaiming or deepening her roots as a human being of this Earth, and Especially if you want to work in the birthing field or want to be a mother. Thank you for being an example, Brittany! "

    Rebecca Schmidt of California

  • " Amazing, articulate, and captivating teacher with many years of worldly earth-based knowledge.."

    Kat Hall of the United Kingdom

Meet Our Teachers

Brittany Wilson

Midwife, Herbalist, Author, Dancer, Mother, and Founder of the Original Instructions School

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Christine McArdle

Yoga Practitioner, Instructor, Author, and founder of the Om Shree Om School

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Maya Carlos

Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, Mother, and Medicine Woman

Study with Maya

 

Ekaterina Rodriguez

Herbalist, Farmer, Medicine Woman, Weaver, and Mother to Many

Study with Ekaterina

 

Guest Teacher Spot Light

Karen Tinta-Chunvislla will be joining the Original Instructions School staff all the way from Apurimac, Peru as a featured guest instructor during our socially distanced Doula and Herbalism certification training programs during for our Winter/Spring 2021 program dates. Throughout her teaching segment in our programs Karen will be sharing her traditional Indigenous knowledge from her people (The Quechua Nation) in regards to herbalism and birth. We give thanks to Karen for being willing to share her wisdom with our students, and thereby giving them the opportunity to learn about subjects such as uterine massage, medicinal plants, and child rearing directly from her unbroken lineage. Our school is dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Indigenous medicine practices surrounding the Plant Nations , well woman care, and childbirth in an authentic way that does not contribute to the popularity of cultural appropriation in said fields of study. Learning directly with Indigenous women from around the world via our online certification programs and classes is an excellent way to directly connect with and support the people from which these teachings are born. Because Karen speaks mainly Quechua and Spanish her segment in class will be translated into English for those who are not fluent in Quechua.

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Connect With Us Directly

Please feel free to contact us directly with any inquires and we will be happy to respond in a timely manner.

Herbal Allies for the 'Postpartum Blues'

Free Online Class Offering!

Tuesday June 22nd from 5:30pm-6:30pm Pacific Coast Time

  This free online class is designed for anyone who prepares food - from the newly curious to the well seasoned ( pun intended ;) cook who aims to incorporate medicinal herbs into their foods in an optimal way.

  Original Instructions School founder Brittany Jade will share knowledge about medicinal plant allies which are wonderful options for adding health promoting benefits into your diet. 

This class is meant to serve Birth workers who serve postpartum women as well as women who are experiencing the "Postpartum Blues".

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