Flora Medicina, School of Herbalism

Valérie Lanctôt Bédard

Teacher and cofounder

Valérie Lanctôt Bédard - cofounder of Flora Medicina, school of herbalism Valérie started teaching in 1995 at the Académie de Phytothérapie du Canada and at the École Buissonnière (Clef des champs). She than cofounded Flora Medicina. A trainer certified by the Center for Nonviolent Communication, she now devotes her time to teaching non-violent communication (professional program, 3rd year).

Training

  • 3 month internship with Susun Weed at the Wise Woman Centre (Saugerties, New York)
  • Studies at the Académie de phytothérapie du Canada
  • Professional training at the École Buisonnière (with Marie Provost)
  • Training in new medecine techniques
  • One year internship with Stephen Buhner and Trishuwa in Sacred Plant Medicine

Professional life

  • Consultant at the traditional and organic herbal product company la Clef des Champs (5 years)
  • Member of the board of directors of the Guilde des herboristes (more than one mandate)
  • Cofounder and member of the professional wing of the Guilde des herboristes
  • Animator of conferences and workshops in North America
  • Author of articles for many local and Canadian specialised publications
  • Member of Health Canada’s committees on medicinal plants
  • Certified trainer at the Center for Nonviolent Communication (mediation and consultation)
  • Founder of Spiralis inc., a consultation firm in non-violent communication for individuals, couples, families and work colleagues.

Updated: Thursday 14 January 2010