THE ROOT NETWORK

An online community for radical herbalists & naturopaths who want to practice with depth, purpose, and the confidence to break new ground, for the true wellbeing of your clients, communities and the collective.

Radicalise Your Practice

“Radical simply means grasping things at the root” - Angela Davis

You got into this work because you believed in the magic of nature, the power of community, and had a desire to be of service.

BUT, university left you disenchanted, practice can feel lonely and overwhelming, and the industry is full of conflicts and contradictions no one is talking about.

The Root Network is not simply a community, it’s a movement.

Along with resources to deepen your clinical skills, The Root Network is a place where we collaboratively work towards a shared vision of health that is rooted in community, inclusivity and the collective.

The Root Network is the only online membership created specifically for advanced students, and qualified herbalists and naturopaths who want to build clinical confidence, feel at home amongst a community of like-minded practitioners, and unearth new ways of thinking about health and healing.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

  • Resource Exchange

    Fertilise your mind. A compost heap of everything your community has encountered that has informed or inspired them. Podcasts, books, articles, videos, notes. No gatekeeping - just sharing our stuff for the good of the community!

  • Case Collaboration

    Between us there are lifetimes of wisdom! Tap into a diversity of approaches and relieve the pressure of having to solve everything on your own. Collaborate on case work and supercharge your learning.

  • Get Plant-y

    Deepen your plant knowledge and go beyond ‘this for that’ herbalism! As well an an entire space to buy, swap and sell member-grown & made plants and medicine to keep the supply local amongst our community.

  • The Library

    Deepen your knowledge. A growing library of on-the-go classes, replays of live events, curious conversations as well as PDFs, guides and directories to resource you to become a community-centred practitioner.

  • Community Forum

    The antidote to isolation. A safe space to share anything from the frivolous to the deep and meaningful. Ask clinical questions, froth on plants, or share your challenges.

  • Live Events

    Connect with your people in real time. Regular live events including special guests, knowledge & skill sharing sessions, critical conversations & community connects.

Deepen your practice. Extend into community. Grow, together.

  • "I’ve only been on here a day and I already feel so happy to be here, I feel it’s such a non judgemental inclusive and diverse space full of lovely people willing to help and support. Like a sweet embrace. Wow, this is exactly what I’ve been needing."

    Shereen - Practicing Herbalist

  • "I know I am supported here in this community, that there are so many commonalities of ethos and ethics, and common experiences that we all want to help shift. I can already see how TRN is gonna help ease me into practice by being connected with a great bunch of knowledgeable people who are welcoming and full of dynamism, difference, collaboration, and community. I feel at home here."

    Leigh - Recent Graduate

  • "Herbalism is best when practiced in community and what a community! The RN is rich in authentic, practical support on a range of topics! This community is full of others who get equally excited about questions and values I care about and then we get to workshop ideas and learn together! Love getting to hang with these rad humans!"

    Cat - Herbalist

  • "I love being able to ask clinical questions in here to be able to get another perspective/advice. I think even though I have been out for a couple years, it’s still a lonely profession in many ways and I think it’s good for all of us to have an outlet/group of people to ask these questions, bounce of other people and feel connected."

    Gemma - Herbalist

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

  • Growing library of on-the-go content

  • Dialogue and discuss with like-minded peers

  • Collaborate on case work for clinical confidence

  • Compost heap of inspiring and informative resources

  • Deepen your plant relationships

  • Discounts on future courses and events

  • The collective knowledge of an entire community of students and practitioners!

Frequently asked questions

  • The Root Network is for radical herbalists and naturopaths who want to build a practice that not only feels good personally, but does good for the industry, their community and culture at large.

    If you’re a student who has just begun their studies, you will definitely be getting a head start with access to things like the community formulary, audio lessons, and a chance to see how other practitioners approach their cases.

    If you’ve been in the game a while, there is still enormous benefit to seeing how other practitioners work, and sharing your years of experience with the community is most welcome! On top of that, participating in community conversations, finding out new ways to use plants, and accessing the audio lessons and replays can certainly freshen up your practice.

    The idea behind The Root Network is to create content and conversations that you don’t normally find in conventional wellness spaces. If you’re craving a shake up, The Root Network is for you, no matter what stage you are at.

  • Yassss, you do. While I am a firm believer in folk medicine, The Root Network is specifically created for qualified practitioners (or those on their way) who will or already work in clinical practice. This is because there are no current communities for practitioners to collaborate and converse.

    A lot (not all) of the content is geared toward clinical practice.

    If you’re not qualified, there are plenty of amazing practitioners who have offerings out there - it's just that I wanted to create something that wasn’t yet available for the folks who were falling through the cracks.

  • In short, yes. I am a herbalist myself, and the content is made for people who work with herbs and health. If you’re a nutritionist, for example, I think The Root Network will be less relevant to you.

  • Doors will open around June 2025, give or take a month!

  • The Root Network is a mix of both live, recorded and written content, to cater for all the different styles of learning!

    If you love to participate in real time, we got you. If you love to be in the background and chew on stuff in your own time, then you are also covered. If you love a conversation but can’t make a live call, there’s plenty going on in our forums and other chatty spaces.