Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course
Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course
From: $148.50 $98.50 / month
Herbal Academy’s Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course is a self-paced, online program designed for anyone who wants to learn what to expect and how to take action if you or someone you know finds themselves with a tick-borne illness. In 7 lessons, learn all about ticks, how to avoid them through preventative measures, the diseases ticks transmit, herbal support for tick bite exposure, and what it means to live with tick-borne disease.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of tick-borne diseases, their symptoms, patterns, clinical presentations, conventional treatment, as well as herbal support, recipes, topical preparations, and practical protocols that will empower you to use herbs and holistic lifestyle adjustments along with appropriate medical treatment to support the body before and after tick exposure.
This course is for you if:
- You’re worried about ticks and want to be fully prepared should a bite happen
- You or a loved one have a tick-borne illness, and are looking for holistic approaches
- You’re an herbal student who wants to understand tick-borne diseases and how holistic protocols can be applied
- You’re a clinician seeking holistic and herbal approaches to tick-borne illnesses to support clients
The comprehensive 7-Lesson course has an estimated study time of 24 hours (10.5 of which is video-based), with Lifetime Access*.
Upgrade your enrollment with our Tick Bite Action Guide, a quick-reference first aid resource summarizing the most commonly used and clinically relevant herbs for tick exposure in one place.
Our 2-Month Payment Plan is available for the course only. If you choose to enroll with a payment plan, visit the Goods Shop to purchase the Tick Bite Action Guide separately. (This guide will begin shipping in mid-June.)
Description
Confidently enjoy the great outdoors and empower yourself through knowledge with Herbal Academy’s Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course. Throughout this course, we’ll introduce you to ticks, their terrain, and the diseases they carry, while also welcoming you into a broader, collaborative learning experience shaped by a team of deeply knowledgeable Herbal Academy educators and experts in the field of vector-borne illnesses transmitted by ticks. Explore what to expect from tick exposure through biological, ecological, clinical, emotional, and holistic perspectives. This diversity of information reflects the reality of tick-borne diseases themselves: they are complex, layered, and rarely confined to a single system or solution.
Move beyond tick fear. Step outdoors with deeper awareness, stronger support systems, and renewed confidence.
This course will walk you through the tick life cycle, where they thrive, and how environmental imbalance has contributed to rising tick populations and disease prevalence. We’ll also spend time on prevention, including practical strategies for tick avoidance, safe removal, and early support after exposure.
We’ll explore well-known tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and babesiosis, along with those you may be less familiar with, such as alpha-gal syndrome, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. You’ll gain clarity around disease transmission timelines, co-infections, diagnostic challenges, conventional treatment, and areas of ongoing medical controversy, all presented with the latest research alongside nuance and care. You’ll find holistic lifestyle considerations, immune system support, and nervous system regulation are woven throughout, recognizing that fear, stress, and overwhelm can deeply affect healing.
Register now at the top of the page!
Supportive herbs are an integral thread throughout all lessons. You’ll be introduced to key herbal actions, individual plant allies, and thoughtfully designed formulations that help the body after a tick bite. Recipes, topical preparations, and practical protocols are included to provide supportive tools that can complement medical care, which is an important tool in addressing many tick-borne diseases.
Finally, we’ll cover what it means to live with ticks and tick-borne diseases in the real world: navigating uncertainty, advocating for yourself or loved ones, tending to mental and emotional health, and building supportive care networks.
This course is designed to leave you informed, well-resourced, and steadier on your feet, allowing you to meet this topic with clarity instead of overwhelm, and with practical tools you can return to again and again.
Register now at the top of the page!
GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR TICK SEASON
What You Will Learn
Tick identification
Holistic protocols for vector-borne diseases from leading experts
Tips for tick bite prevention
Tick repellent spray recipes
Safe removal of embedded ticks
Immediate post-bite response
Tick infection symptoms to watch out for
Deep dives on 17 tick-borne diseases
Supportive herbs for tick bites
Herbal recipes for internal and external support
Navigating next steps
The 17 Tick-Borne Diseases We Will Cover
Alpha-gal syndrome
Anaplasmosis
Babesiosis
Bourbon virus
Colorado tick fever virus
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
Ehrlichiosis
Heartland virus
Lyme disease
Pacific Coast tick fever
Powassan virus
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Southern tick-associated rash illness
Tick-Borne encephalitis virus
Tick-Borne relapsing fever
Tularemia
Enroll before June 3 to save $100!
UPGRADE YOUR ENROLLMENT WITH THE TICK BITE ACTION GUIDE FOR JUST $32.00!
This Tick Bite Action Guide is a companion to the Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course and is designed to help you navigate tick exposure. It offers practical tools to help you prepare for and respond to tick bites with a confident plan and herbal action steps.
“After dealing with Lyme disease from a young age, I know how serious tick exposure can be. What stands out to me about Herbal Academy is their grounded, science-informed approach to herbal education. This course feels like a solid resource for anyone who wants to be better prepared, think clearly instead of fearfully, and approach tick season with more confidence and practical knowledge.”
– Paul, Avid Outdoorsman & Mushroomer
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED TICK-BORNE DISEASE EXPERTS
Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG)
Assistant Director and Lead Herbalist Educator at Herbal Academy, Register Herbalist and member of the Education Advisory Committee of the American Herbalists Guild.
Dr. Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS, FILADS, Expert in the field of tick-borne illnesses
Integrative naturopathic medicine practitioner for the whole family, specializes in tick-borne illnesses and the reversal and prevention of chronic disease.
Lisa Olson, RH(AHG)
Course Development Director and educator at Herbal Academy, clinical herbalist, Ayurvedic health counselor, writer, botanist, herb grower.
Selima Harleston Lust, Lead Herbalist Educator
Clinical herbalist, medical astrologer, spiritual teacher, and Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator contributing to course development.
Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc
Naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, author, and educator specializing in Lyme and vector-borne disease, mold toxicity, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and complex chronic illness.
Oren Hercz, RHP, Clinical Herbalist
Clinical herbalist and educator with extensive experience supporting those with Lyme disease, working in holistic health clinics, a family medicine office, and in private practice online.
Pamela Spence, MNIMH
Medical herbalist, Twinings Herbal Expert, Herbal Academy Lead Herbalist Educator, international speaker, herbal product consultant.
Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
Clinical herbalist, medicinal herb farmer, owner of Earth Rhythm Herbal, Herbal Academy Student Mentor and Educator.
Meagan Visser, RN, Staff Herbalist
Registered nurse, herbalist, Herbal Academy’s Continuing Education Program Manager, author of Nature’s Medicine Cabinet.
Jordan Thompson, MA, ISA Certified Arborist, VNLA Certified Horticulturist
Arborist and horticulturalist focusing on invasive insect and plant health care in urban ecosystems where human activity and natural systems overlap.
Dr. Henry David Mitcheson, Lead Medical Educator, MD, FACS, FRCS
Herbal Academy’s Medical Director and primary medical advisor for course development, along with being a botanist and practicing physician.
“Tick-borne diseases (or even the fear of one!) can leave people feeling scared, overwhelmed, and searching for answers. In developing this course, we wanted to create the kind of resource we struggled to find ourselves: a course that explores the complexity of these illnesses, with top-tier education on the subject matter, that offers grounded, holistic support informed by both clinical experience and current research.”
– Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) and Lead Course Instructor
Register now at the top of the page!
THE HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASES COURSE OUTLINE
LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Learn all about common tick species and discover where they’re most likely to hitch a ride on clothes, pets, and people. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand a tick’s life cycle, tick ecology, why their populations are expanding, all about their bites and post-bite care, along with the basics of tick-borne diseases, co-infections, and the controversy surrounding chronic infection.
BONUS: Register by June 3 and also receive a comprehensive Tick ID + Symptom Checker printable guide.
LESSON 2: PREVENTION AND TICK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
With tick-borne illnesses on the rise, out-of-doors experiences may come with a side of trepidation. This lesson is packed with protocols for avoiding tick bites, from staying out of common tick habitats, knowing the best clothes to wear, and topical, safe tick repellent spray recipes. We’ll also dive into lifestyle recommendations, including the importance of a healthy immune system in dealing with tick-borne illnesses.
LESSON 3: TICK-BORNE ALLERGIES
Most people associate tick-borne illnesses with microbial infections, but allergic reactions are another reality of tick bites. Learn everything you need to know about allergic responses to tick saliva, including the difference between localized reactions and a systemic reaction, and their suggested interventions. We’ll discuss Alpha-gal syndrome in depth, including how it presents, how to manage living with this condition, and how to approach tick-borne allergy support holistically.
LESSON 4: TICK-BORNE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
This lesson focuses on some of the well-known tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but it also covers other bacterial infections you may not be as familiar with, including anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Pacific Coast tick fever, Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, southern tick-associated rash illness, tick-borne relapsing fever, and tularemia. You will learn what to expect during the initial immune response for each of these infections and how these tick-borne infections present over time. These conversations present both conventional treatment options and holistic support for tick infections.
LESSON 5: TICK-BORNE PARASITE INFECTIONS
While ticks are external parasites to their hosts, they can also transmit internal parasites to humans and animals. Learn all about babesiosis, which is the third most common tick-borne disease in the United States, including clinical presentation and conventional treatment. This lesson includes a video that shares more about this parasitic infection from a naturopathic physician’s perspective, and which herbs can provide support to the organ systems that are most affected.
LESSON 6: TICK-BORNE VIRAL INFECTIONS
It’s possible you haven’t heard much about tick-borne viral infections, especially compared to Lyme disease and the other bacterial infections covered in Lesson 4. There are several viruses that can be transmitted by ticks and this lesson dives into signs and symptoms of Colorado tick fever virus, Bourbon virus, Heartland virus, Powassan virus, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, along with conventional treatments and suggestions for herbal support.
LESSON 7: LIVING WITH TICKS AND TICK-BORNE ILLNESS
For some of us, ticks and tick-borne illnesses have been a consideration for our entire lives. For others, this is a relatively new threat to our wellbeing that we need to adapt to. In this lesson, we’ll address the concerns that come along with sharing the great outdoors with ticks, while alleviating fear through education and preparedness. We’ll also cover what it can be like living with a tick-borne disease, how to use herbs for nervous system support, and the different kinds of community and practitioner support available.
Be prepared for tick season!
BONUSES with EARLY BIRD Enrollment
Enroll before June 3, 2026 for the following Early Bird savings and gifts!
BONUS #1: Receive $100 off Enrollment
Register before June 3, 2026 and receive $100 off the cost of enrollment, plus two free digital bonuses with your purchase! This exclusive savings won’t last long, make sure to enroll during the Early Bird window.
BONUS #2: Tick ID + Symptom Checker
This helpful guide will teach you how to identify different tick species, which symptoms to watch out for in the event of a bite, and which herbs can provide support.
BONUS #3: Tick Repellent Sprays: Expanded Recipe Collection
This collection of recipes includes additional tick sprays with unique essential oil combinations, so you can feel as prepared as possible in the great outdoors
Enroll today at the top of the page!
Holistic Support for Tick-Borne Diseases Course Course Questions
Is the Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course good for someone with no science or herbal background?
Yes, while some basic herbal knowledge would be helpful, the Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course is designed for anyone who wants to know more about tick-borne disease and support options. From beginners to advanced practitioners, this course is a compendium of information that is accessible to all levels and packed with value.
If you have zero herbal experience, you may want to pair this program with the Making Herbal Preparations 101 Mini Course ($57) or the more robust Introductory Herbal Course ($349), for more context on how to make herbal preparations such as infused oils, salves, and tinctures at home as a beginner, but this is optional. Recipes in class do include instructions on how to use premade tinctures and infused oils in formulations, as well as how to make teas.
How long does this course take to complete?
This course will take 24 hours to complete on average, with 10.5 hours of video lessons and numerous educational charts for home study. Your enrollment comes with Lifetime Access*, which means you can take as much time as you need, learn at your own pace, and revisit the course whenever needed for years to come.
Can I use this course to practice herbalism professionally?
While this course provides a great opportunity for continued learning and professional development, it does not contain everything you need to know to practice herbalism professionally. Check out our Clinical Herbalist Path Package to embark on this journey and our Understanding Herbal Certification page for more information.
Is this information covered in any other courses?
No, this topic-specific program dives into the world of tick-borne diseases with great depth. This subject is not covered in any other Herbal Academy courses we offer.
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
The Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course is a 7-lesson course.
- Enroll today to reserve your Tick Bite Action Guide and enjoy the full Early Bird offer, including $100 off enrollment, the downloadable Tick ID & Symptom Checker, and the downloadable Tick Repellent Sprays: Expanded Recipe Collection.
- When you’re ready, click the “Start Course” button in your Student Dashboard to trigger your Lifetime Access.*
- PDFs of the course text, charts, and video transcripts can be downloaded to keep on hand for continued reference.
- After you complete the Holistic Approach for Tick-Borne Diseases Course, you will gain a badge of completion in your Student Dashboard.
Register now at the top of the page!
Continue on the Herbal Path
Once you complete this course, you will have an understanding of how herbs can support the body through tick-borne illness. To continue learning, we recommend these herbal courses:
- Introductory Herbal Course to embark on your journey into herbalism.
- Intermediate Herbal Course to build upon your foundational knowledge.
- Advanced Herbal Course to work toward becoming a clinical or professional herbalist.
* Lifetime Access is access to the course that you purchased for as long as the particular course is offered by the Herbal Academy. View Terms & Conditions for more detail.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Check with your healthcare provider first if you have concerns about your health. In addition, you should speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before making adjustments to your diet or lifestyle and prior to introducing herbal and nutritional supplements as they may affect any treatment you may be receiving. You are advised to disclose any and all nutrient and herb supplements you are using to your healthcare team.
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