123 Browns Square Dr
Walhalla
SC
Join us for a half day workshop focusing on the benefits of herbal medicine.
$30 for Museum Members
$35 for Non-Members
Workshop Classes:
Plant Medicine
Common Herb and Drug Interaction
Herbal Bitters
Teas
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Class Description & Instructors:
Plant Medicine with Donna H. Walker, BSN, RN
Explore the wonderful world of plant medicine. In this class you will learn about a variety of plants, their identification, and their benefits and uses.
Common Herb and Drug Interaction with Morgan McKinney, BSN, RN
Herbs, supplements, and focused nutritional strategies can be important components of overall health. We sometimes think that all herbs, foods, and supplements are safe for anyone since they are more natural, but they can be powerful medicines and have potentially dangerous interactions with other herbal or pharmaceutical medicines. This session will focus on the most common interactions, reputable sources of information, and the importance of communication with all your different healthcare providers.
Herbal Bitters with Patrick Corcoran MLIS, LMT
The human experience of using bitters for medicinal purposes dates back to before the written record. Just a century ago, the use of herbal bitters in the form of patent medicine was an extremely popular form of healthcare. Today, much folklore and scientific research is being uncovered, as some is substantiated by modern scientific methods.
Instructor Bios:
Donna H. Walker BSN, RN
Donna has worked at the VA Medical Center since December 2008 and has been a Registered Nurse since 2007.
She has had a person experience with learning how to boost the immune system naturally. In 2000, her husband Jim Walker was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. After his surgery, they went to Wildwood Lifestyle Center in Wildwood, GA to learn how to help him. The program was a protestant, faith based program that included natural medicine, trusting God, classes, how to cook healthy meals and exercise.
Donna was mentored by Dr Hassan Amjad in Natural Medicine for 10 years until his passing in August 2017. Today, she continues to seek out knowledge and enlighten others concerning natural medicine.
Morgan McKinney, BSN, RN
Morgan has been a Registered Nurse for 10 years. Her primary focus of work and study has been women’s and maternal-infant health. She also has training in and encourages clients to use nutrition, exercise, supplements, herbs, and bodywork to support their overall health and well being. She has worked in hospital, home, and urgent care settings as an in-home perinatal care coordinator, and currently as a Regional Coordinator with her state’s perinatal home visitation program. Morgan also works with various community collaboratives and has some experience with substance use disorders, harm reduction efforts, trauma informed care, early child development, healthcare policy, and program development and growth. Morgan received her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from West Virginia State University CTC in 2008, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bluefield State College in 2013, and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University to become a Nurse-Midwife. She lives in Beckley, WV with her husband Patrick and their dog Opal.
Patrick Corcoran MLIS, LMT
Patrick is a life-long student of herbalism. Some of his past research includes early 20th century patent medicines for women, as well as 16th and 17th century English medico-alchemical healing methods. Patrick uses his professional foundation as a Licensed Massage Therapist to build a holistic healing practice in Southern West Virginia. His Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) business is called Appalachia Alchemy, where he assists the mind, body and spirit of clients on their path to optimal health.