Medicine Spirit Initiation
Clinical
Practicum
April 5th- October 24th, 2026
In Person and Online
With Francisca Santibanez and Guest Teachers
*Pre-Requisite: Completion or Participation in Apprenticeship
The MSI Clinical Practicum is a transformative six-month intensive program designed for apprentices aspiring to become facilitators of Medicine Spirit Initiations. Led by Francisca Santibanez alongside guest teachers, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at developing the skills necessary for effective facilitation in the context of Medicine Spirit Initiations.
Program Highlights
Clinical Practice Mentorship and Supervision: Gain valuable insights and support while facilitating under Francisca’s guidance.
Case Study, Evaluation, and Research: Engage in practical evaluation techniques and research methodologies relevant to earth medicine initiation practices.
Folk Medicine Assessment and Treatments: Explore traditional healing methods, integrating folk medicine practices into your offerings.
Foundational Clinical Herbalism: Build a solid foundation in clinical herbalism to inform your practice.
Herbal Actions and Phytochemistry: Understand the chemical properties of plants and how they relate to their healing actions.
Body Systems and Physiology: Learn how herbal medicine interacts with various body systems.
Botanical Identification: Develop the skills to accurately identify medicinal plants in the field.
Medicine Making: Learn to create custom medicine kits tailored to the specific needs of clients using herbal preparations.
Herbal Preparations: Master different methods for preparing herbal remedies.
Business Coaching: Receive guidance on setting up your MSI practice, including marketing and client engagement strategies.
Medicine Cultivation: Engage in the entire process of medicine cultivation, including the planting, growing, and harvesting of medicinal herbs to enhance your repertoire as a practitioner.
Community Limpias Day: Support ceremonial cleansing practices that nurture community and individual healing.
Certification: Upon completion, be listed on our website as a PST Certified MSI Clinical Practitioner, enhancing your professional credibility.
Community MSI Clinic
The MSI Clinical Practicum will provide a community clinic focused on making plant and earth spirit medicine available to everyone seeking health improvement and a stronger bond with nature. The clinic will offer an affordable pricing plan on a sliding scale based on their financial situation. This program is aimed at making MSIs more accessible to the community while allowing clinicians the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience and practical application of facilitation and support.
Clients will receive personalized and compassionate support from an experienced apprenticing clinician under the careful supervision of Francisca Santibanez. Each session is thoughtfully designed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore the depths of plant and earth medicine, understand their unique personal healing journeys, and engage in transformative practices that foster growth and self-discovery.
Program Dates
Class + Clinic
April 5th to October 24th
Schedule
Sundays
9am- 12pm Class
12pm-1pm Break
1pm-4pm Clinic
Exchange
Exchange is a sliding-scale tuition of
$5,950- $7,500
* A $1,500 deposit is required for all applications to be reviewed and to be accepted to the course (the deposit will be refunded if the program is not offered or if not accepted)
* Once accepted, you may submit the remaining balance in one payment or through our payment plan options. A 12-month or 9-month payment plan is currently available.
MSI Clinical Practicum Application
DUE BY October 1st, 2024
Please fill out the form below and turn in along with your deposit to apply.
* PLEASE NOTE: This program requires a minimum of at least 7 participants to be offered.