Bloom Institute of Holistic Living & Learning

Bloom Institute of Holistic Living & Learning Herbal clinic, apothecary and school focused on holistic, plant-centered wellness.

Clinic Practicum - In PersonWeek-long, 40 hoursNovember 22-27, 2026, HalifaxThis opportunity is designed for those study...
09/03/2026

Clinic Practicum - In Person
Week-long, 40 hours

November 22-27, 2026, Halifax

This opportunity is designed for those studying to become a clinical herbalist.

The Bloom training clinic provides students with practical skills needed to operate a herbal practice and qualify for professional designation:

* meeting with clients and taking case histories
* formulation and therapeutics review
* dispensing herbal remedies
* other dispensary/practice procedures
* basic physical examinations

Guidance and supervision is provided by Savayda Jarone, RHT, who has been offering clinic practicum in person at Bloom since 2018. You will benefit from her professional experience and wisdom gained from over 25 years of clinical practice.

Our first week-long clinic intensive in June was a huge success; students met with 19 clients, gaining a diverse spectrum of experience. Learning in person with fellow students was a major highlight.

Details are on the Bloom website.

09/02/2026

The second coming of nettle! I cut it back after it's first flowering in July, and here it is, offering nutritive abundance again.

Drop by Bloom on Wednesdays, 11-3:30 for nettle, and chats about your favourite herbs.

If you had to choose just one herb for everyone what would it be?

08/24/2026

The mosquitoes are stressing me out!

It can feel overwhelming trying to decide which nervines and adaptogens to choose when faced with so much choice, paired with incomplete information.

I'll differentiate between my favourites, based on my 25 years of clinical practice.

For instance, which vervain is best, or how to choose between hops and valerian for sleep, and when to use a nerve restorative vs a relaxant. How do adaptogen herbs fit in the picture?

Whether you're new to herbal medicine, or updating knowledge, this webinar will bring clarity and confidence when choosing herbs to support you during stressful times.

Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 pm AST
Sign up here: www.bloominstitute.ca

08/20/2026

Hops - Humulus lupulus
That's a lot of U's 🙂

I feel relaxed just hanging out with hops, it has a gorgeous aroma.

Whether you're new to herbal medicine or well on the plant path, this webinar will help you engage more effectively with the nervine herbs. 🌿

The ten I've chosen are based on my clinical use over the past 25 years.
I'll highlight their personalities, energetics, best preparation methods and uses.

Free Webinar
Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 pm AST
Sign up on the Bloom Institute website.

FREE TRAINING: Herbal Support for Stressful TimesStress seems inevitable these days, but it is important to do what you ...
08/19/2026

FREE TRAINING: Herbal Support for Stressful Times

Stress seems inevitable these days, but it is important to do what you can to minimize the effects - chronic stress is closely linked to heart disease, insomnia, weakened immunity, blood sugar imbalances, menstrual challenges, and more.

Did you know there's a whole group of herbs called NERVINE herbs that act on the nervous system and help promote emotional balance.

They can help build resilience and guard against burnout, help you get a better sleep, reduce anxiety, and help reduce the effects of chronic stress.

Join me August 25th for this free training: Herbal Support for Stressful Times, where I'll share my ten favourite nervine herbs, and how to weave them into your daily self-care.

FREE TRAINING: Herbal Support for Stressful TimesStress seems inevitable these days, but it is important to do what you ...
08/18/2026

FREE TRAINING: Herbal Support for Stressful Times

Stress seems inevitable these days, but it is important to do what you can to minimize the effects - chronic stress is closely linked to heart disease, insomnia, weakened immunity, blood sugar imbalances, menstrual challenges, and more.

Did you know there's a whole group of herbs called NERVINE herbs that act on the nervous system and help promote emotional balance.

They can help build resilience and guard against burnout, help you get a better sleep, reduce anxiety, and help reduce the effects of chronic stress.

Join me August 25th for this free training: Herbal Support for Stressful Times, where I'll share my ten favourite nervine herbs, and how to weave them into your daily self-care.

Register 👇

08/17/2026

Kombu and other kelp species of seaweed are exceptionally demulcent, equivalent to marshmallow root.

Spoon fulls of the slime is most direct, however the addition of kelp to the diet would help constitutional tendency towards dryness, irritation and inflammation (vata and pitta dosha).

I forgot to mention its use as a vaginal lubricant.

Join me at Bloom Herbal Studies to learn about this and other sea remedies, and how to balance your constitution.

Holistic Herbal Wellness
Begins in September, in Halifax, online, or a hybrid of the two.
Follow the link in my bio for more information.

SEAWEED SUNDAY 🌊🌿I was super delighted to lead an algae swim—kinda like an herb walk, but with snorkel, mask and flipper...
08/17/2026

SEAWEED SUNDAY 🌊🌿

I was super delighted to lead an algae swim—kinda like an herb walk, but with snorkel, mask and flippers. 🏊‍♀️

We met and sampled a dozen different sea plants, followed by a seaweed-infused lunch. We nibbled as we swam among the graceful blue forests.

Like our land plants, sea plants offer a staggering abundance of food, medicine and mystique. The possibilities for discovery feel endless.

Since moving to the eastern shore, this terrestrial herbalist is morphing into an aquatic algaeist.

I’ll be continuing to offer seaplant -themed learning opportunities, in person, online and in the ocean. Sign up for my newsletter via my website if you’d like to hear what’s coming up.

Dulse has become a daily habit—more on that, plus felty fingers, bladderwrack, kelp, sea moss and other ocean treasures to come…

And if you’re looking for me for the rest of August, you’ll likely find me in the water, taking full advantage of these warm days, exploring blue forests. 🌊

Address

989 Young Avenue
Halifax, NS
B3H2V9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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+19029571534

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