Dr. John R. Christopher, founder of the School of Natural Healing
The Family Herbalist Program

Bring natural healing home.

A 90-day foundation in natural healing for parents and caregivers, so you can care for the people you love with real, grounded knowledge instead of guesswork.

From $345 · self-paced · certificate on completion

Dr. John R. Christopher · Founder of the School of Natural Healing, est. 1953

70+ years of herbal teaching
No experience needed
Built by David Christopher
Step 1 of the 22-level Master Herbalist path
Sound Familiar?

Caring for your family shouldn't feel like guesswork

A little one wakes up warm in the night. A scraped knee on a family hike. A cough that lingers a little longer than you'd like. These everyday moments find every family, and in them, most of us reach for the same familiar handful of options:

  • Search online and sift through conflicting advice from strangers.
  • Reach for a remedy we heard about once, without really knowing why it works.
  • Wait it out and hope it passes.

There's nothing wrong with any of that. But none of it is real knowledge, and knowing brings a calm that guessing never can. That's exactly what the Family Herbalist Program was built for.

A parent and child at home sharing a cup of herbal tea
What You'll Gain

What you'll be able to do for your family

These aren't tips you'll forget by next week. They're real, working skills you'll carry for the rest of your life.

Stock a family herbal kit

Build and maintain a home first-aid kit of herbs and remedies, and know exactly what each one is for.

Make remedies from scratch

Prepare poultices, fomentations, infusions, and salves by hand, using the time-tested methods from the Christopher kitchen.

Identify everyday herbs

Recognize and use common herbs, including ones likely already growing in your own backyard.

Respond with confidence

Handle everyday moments like fevers, coughs, cuts, scrapes, upset stomachs, and restless sleep with a calm, clear head.

Understand how the body heals

Learn the principles behind the remedies, so you can reason through brand-new situations instead of looking everything up.

Prevent illness before it starts

Use prevention principles and simple daily habits to keep your family well, not just treat them once they're already sick.

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Student Stories

The Curriculum

Four core modules. One complete foundation.

A structured path built over decades, not a pile of disconnected lessons. Each module builds on the last.

1

Herbal Home Health Care

A comprehensive textbook walking you through common health challenges, prevention principles, and practical application at home.

2

Herbs to the Rescue

How to respond when urgent situations arise, at home or outdoors, using natural methods with clarity and confidence.

3

Simple Home Remedies

Step into the Christopher kitchen for hands-on preparation: fomentations, poultices, infusions, and traditional techniques.

4

Fundamentals of Herbology

Learn how the body functions, how herbs interact with it, and how to respond confidently to everyday situations.

~1 hour/day, 5 days a week
Self-paced, beginner-friendly
Ends with exam + certificate
What You Get

A complete herbal library, not just a course

Here is what your enrollment includes. Books, videos, audio, study guides, and your certification path.

  • Herbal Home Health Care*Dr. Christopher's comprehensive home-care textbook, plus its full study guide.
  • An Herbal Legacy of Courage*The story and philosophy behind the work.
  • Herbs to the Rescue* by Kurt KingYour go-to guide for urgent, in-the-moment situations, with its study guide.
  • Simple Home Remedies, video seriesWatch real, hands-on preparation methods demonstrated step by step.
  • Fundamentals of Herbology, video seriesHow the body works, how herbs support it, plus a combined video study guide.
  • 5 Audio Sessions, A Healthier You radio programHear David Christopher himself, in your car or kitchen.
  • Final Exam & Family Herbalist CertificateProve your knowledge and earn your certification on completion.

*These three books are included with the Correspondence format only. Audio and video are delivered online in the Online format, and on disc (CD/DVD) in the Correspondence format.

David Christopher teaching a group of students outdoors
Where This Comes From

70 years of the Christopher family's work

In 1953, Dr. John R. Christopher founded the School of Natural Healing with a single mission: an herbalist in every home, and a master herbalist in every community.

His son David Christopher built it into the complete home-study program you'll work through, straight from his father's original teachings.

There is no such thing as an incurable disease; there are only incurable patients.Dr. John R. Christopher, Founder

The Family Herbalist Program is your first step on the School's 22-level path toward Master Herbalist.

1953Founded
70+Years teaching
22Levels to Master Herbalist
Student Stories

Lives changed by this knowledge

"These teachings changed and saved my life… and yet they are simple, natural, and wonderful… a whole lifestyle change if you are ready… one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given."

Kesandra S.
Kesandra S.Family Herbalist student

"Dr. Christopher's School of Natural Healing is hands down the best place to start and continue your herbal education, there is no end to learning about the endless healing herbs on this planet."

Anna M.
Anna M.Family Herbalist student

"I started using Dr. Christopher products and caring for our 7 children with his principles some years ago. I absolutely felt more confident treating our children. I loved it so much that when I learned that I could learn from home to help others take back their power I was so excited!! This is one of the best Natural Healing Schools out there. I trust what is in the formulas. Their programs are amazing!"

Jo Byrd
Jo ByrdFamily Herbalist student
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Choose the format that fits you

One payment. Yours to complete at your own pace, starting the moment you enroll.

Enroll with confidence, backed by a 3-day return policy.

Correspondence

Prefer to hold the books in your hands? Physical materials shipped right to your door.

$545one-time payment
  • Printed books & study guides shipped
  • Same full curriculum & videos
  • Final exam + certificate
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Common Questions

Everything you want to know

How much does the program cost?

The Online format is a one-time $345 and gives you digital access. The Correspondence format is $545 and ships printed books and study guides to your door. Both include the final exam and your certificate.

What's the difference between Online and Correspondence?

Both are purchased online. Online ($345) gives you digital access to stream the videos and audio from any device. Correspondence ($545) ships the three printed books and printed study guides to your door, with the audio and video on disc.

How much time does this take?

Plan on about 1 hour a day, 5 days a week. The material is self-paced, so you can fit it around a busy family life.

How is this different from advice on social media?

Social media gives you fragments, a remedy here, a tip there. This program gives you a complete framework. You'll understand why things work, not just what to try, so you can respond confidently to any situation.

Is this program right for me?

Yes, if you want to take your family's health into your own hands. Parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn this properly. You don't need any prior experience.

Can I just learn this on my own?

You can pick up bits and pieces on your own, but a structured curriculum saves you years of confusion. Dr. Christopher spent his life pulling this knowledge together. This program hands you the whole picture in 90 days.

Do you offer a refund?

Yes. The Family Herbalist Program is backed by a 3-day return policy. If you decide it isn't the right fit, reach out within 3 days of your purchase and we'll make it right.

"An herbalist in every home."

Your home can be one of them.

Stop guessing when it matters most. Build the foundation of knowledge that lets you care for the people you love, calmly, confidently, at home.

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