Herbal Medicine Beginners Course
Teachers

Course Author: Amaia Dadachanji MNIMH BSc(Hons) BA(Hons).

Amaia has been working in herbal medicine for decades and has been in professional clinical practice for 17 years. She practises at her herbal apothecary near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Her clinic started as a wild apothecary – using the plants she found in her local habitat which became a treasure chest of medicinal gems.

Amaia has taught various workshops and courses all over the country, with an emphasis on connecting with plants, nature and physical, emotional and spiritual health. She has students all over the world and teaches many different kinds of herbalism in various forms from in person mentorship to snail mail packages. She runs community-supported medicine gardens and works with groups from many marginalised communities. Amaia has a deep interest in grief, trauma-informed herbalism and accessibility.

Course Director: Mani Norland RSHom

Mani Norland is Managing Director of The School of Health and Principal of the School of Homeopathy. Mani trained as a homeopath with the School of Homeopathy. Mani is a founding member of Homeopathy Course Providers' Forum and a founding member of the 4Homeopathy (the pro-homeopathy group of 11 organsations in the UK). With this group Mani has been instrumental in the re-branding of homeopathy in the UK with the development of a new logo, celebrity campaigns and media intervention. Mani also teaches students in the 4th year about setting up in practice. In his ‘other life’ Mani worked in London as a brand and business consultant for over 10 years. He advised board level directors on business creation, vision and image. Mani is passionate about the positive promotion of homeopathy to the general public. He has written many consumer-facing articles on homeopathy and been interviewed on BBC radio several times.

Course Manager: Amanda Norland BA(Hons)

Amanda Norland is a Director of The School of Health. She is also Course Manager for the Homeopathy First-Aid Course. One of her principal roles is to look after the wellbeing of the students. Amanda is responsible for the The School of Health network of Tutors and Supervisors. She studied homeopathy at the School of Homeopathy. As well as running the business she also nurtures her homeopathy practice. Prior to taking up her position with The School of Health Amanda trained as a designer and worked in Bristol and London. Her role led her into talent management at 20|20, where she was responsible for a team of over 20 designers.