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 certifications online and in person.
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Become a Certified Original Instructions Doula Online
Our online Doula Certification correspondence program offers our students the same dynamic curriculum, whereever in the world they may be.
Become a certified Doula and help support women through conception and childbearing. Our online program features training in a wide variety of areas with instructors and guest speakers from around the world.
Become an Original Instructions Postpartum Doula through our Online Certification program. Learn nutrition, herbalism, pressure points, uterine massage, and more.
Testimonials
Educator, Midwife, Herbalist, and Founder of Original Instructions School
Herbalist, Farmer, Chef, Medicine Woman, and Mother to Many
Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Tea Practitioner, Chinese Polestar Astrologer, Founder of Red Gate Path and Assistant Professor at the Golden Gate School of Feng Shui
"Elders Speak"
Original Instructions School is honored to present our monthly Elders Speak webinar series.
This unique aspect of our school offers members of our community an opportunity to hear directly from Indigenous Elders from around the world on the topics of traditional medicine, sustainable skills, story telling and life lessons.
Find an in-person Doula Certification Training near you!
Original Insructions School is proud to be offering our Doula Certification workshops (Module 1 and 2) on two different continents as well as in several different cities within the United States in 2018. Please click here to see all of our upcoming Doula Certification workshops and begin your journey as an Original Instructions Doula by registering today.
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An online course on natural self-care for everyday women
This online course is designed for any woman who would benefit from further wisdom about how to care for her body, mind, and spirit through nourishing traditional self-care practices including herbalism, yoga, Chinese medicine, holistic nutrition, traditional Indigenous sel-care practices, and more.
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November 7th-14th, 2018
Original Instructions School is excited to offer you our life enhancing Skills Immersion Week at the highland Peruvian temple of Chaupin with teachers Christine Mcardle-Oquendo and Brittany Jade.
February 1st-7th, 2019
Give yourself the gift of this detoxifying and rejuvenating Original Instructions skills immersion week beneath the majestic Aurora Borealis. Take the time to retreat into the transformative winter of the Icelandic countryside while delving into the hands-on practices of Chinese medicine, Chinese astrology and divination.
Join us for our upcoming Doula certification training in Chico, CA this October 20th-21st. This is our Module 1 (Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth) Doula certification program.
Only 3 spaces remaining.
Join us for our upcoming Postpartum/Lactation Doula certification training at The Vitamin Fox in Chico, CA this November 3rd-4th.
Only 2 spaces remaining.
Module 1: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth
Join us on August 11th and 12th for our Original Instructions Doula certification training in the beautiful coastal town of St. Petersburg. Florida.
Module 1: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth
Join us for an unforgettable weekend in Los Angeles, CA. We will be gathering near Santa Monica for our Module 1 Doula certification training on October 13th and 14th, 2018.
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Please feel free to contact us directly with any inquires and we will be happy to respond in a timely manner.
