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Junior Herbalist Club was created and developed by Medical Herbalist Mel Hornby and has been delivering herbal education to children in the UK since 2014. Mel qualified as a Medical Herbalist after completing a 5-year degree in Herbal Medicine in 2007.
After having two little boys of her own, Mel developed the JHC course so that she could share her passion for herbs with local children. Since then, JHC has developed and blossomed. With Leader Training Courses for registered Medical Herbalists being held each year, there are now over 30 official Junior Herbalist Clubs throughout the UK and Leader Training planned to go ahead in Australia in 2023.
In 2019 the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) became involved with JHC, and now proudly support the scheme across the UK. As well as actively promoting the scheme, the Institute maintain the register of qualified JHC leaders, and award the certificates to both Leaders and children.
In 2021 Mel was awarded The Christopher Hedley Memorial Award for Significant Contribution to Herbal Medicine in recognition of her development of the JHC education program.
Registered JHC Leaders
Mel Hornby BSc (Hons) MNIMH, mANP, mGNC Medical Herbalist and Registered Naturopath
Founder & Course Director
LYTHAM ST ANNES, LANCASHIRE
Sandra O'Neill MURHP
Course Leader
ULVERSTON, CUMBRIA
Chantal Perkins MNIMH
Course Leader
MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTER
Kate Parker MNIMH
Course Leader
HAMPSHIRE
Davina Hopkinson MNIMH
Course Leader
DILSTON PHYSIC GARDEN, NORTHUMBERLAND
Zoe Power MNIMH
Course Leader
WALTHAM FOREST, LONDON
Kristine De Block BSc (Hons) MNIMH
Course Leader
CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Janet Hall MNIMH
Course Leader
AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND
Clare Lewis MNIMH
Course Leader
CEREDIGION, WEST WALES
Tracy Smith MNIMH
Course Leader
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Jennifer Holcombe BSc MNIMH
Course Leader
HOLBEACH, LINCOLNSHIRE
Katie Holden
Course Leader
WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON
Mandy Rickard
Course Leader
FAVERSHAM, KENT
Thalia Clay-McSherry BSc MNIMH
Course Leader
RETFORD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Helen Procter MNIMH
Course Leader
HUNTLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Zoe Wild BSc (Hons) MNIMH
Course Leader
LONGRIDGE, LANCASHIRE
Andra Oana
Course Leader
VIC, AUS
Sarah Hunter
Course Leader
NSW, AUS
Filiz Takar Dip.Phyt. MNIMH, MNHAA
Course Leader
VIC, AUS.
Christine Thomas
Course Leader
NSW, AUS
Caterina Miano
Course Leader
NSW, AUS
Sonya Byron BHlthSC (Naturopathy), BA, Cert Yoga Teacher, MNHAA, MGYAA
Course Leader
NSW, AUS
Virginia Maddock
Course Leader
NSW, AUS
Jeanie Morella BNat
Course Leader
SA, AUS
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Leader Training for 2024. If you are a Medical Herbalist, you can train to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader ©. The next comprehensive training course will be taught over 5 consecutive days: Monday 20th – Friday 24th May 2024 9.00am – 5.30pm. For further information see below, or contact: Mel Hornby MNIMH Course Director Junior Herbalist Club UK Tel: 07813 840394 email: juniorherbalistclub@gmail.com
Junior Herbalist Club, East Brisbane - now booking for March 2024! Courses will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 2nd March 2024. Venue and start times tbc. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Sunbury, VIC - now booking for February 2024! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays, from 24th February. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Spalding - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays, from 17th February. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Spalding - now booking for February 2024! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays, from 17th February. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, North Bondi - now booking for February 2024! This course will be held on the third Friday of every month from 16th February. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Caringbah South - now booking for February 2024! Two session will be held at 10.30 am and 4pm from Wednesday 7th February 2024. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Adelaide Hills/ Western Suburbs - now booking for February 2024! This course will be held monthly from February. Venue and dates tbc. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Blue Muuntains/ Western Sydney- now booking for Februarry 2024! Venue and full dates/ times tbc. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Mulgrave/Upway, VIC- now booking for February 2024! This course will be held monthly from 2nd February 2024. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
In conjunction with the NHAA, we are excited to announce JHC is coming to Australia! If you are a naturopath or Herbalist, you can train to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader © The next comprehensive training course will be taught over 5 consecutive days: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October 2023 9.30am – 5.30pm in Sydney, Australia For further details see below, or contact: Mel Hornby Course Director Junior Herbalist Club UK Tel: (+44) 07813 840394 Email: juniorherbalistclub@gmail.com or Christine Thomas Australian JHC Course Co-ordinator Tel: 0487 000 385 Email: christine.thomas@herbalextracts.com.au
Junior Herbalist Club, Retford - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Chingford - now booking for September 2023! There are two sessions per day. These courses will be held monthly on Friday from 11:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, West London - now booking for September 2023! There are three sessions per day. These courses will be held monthly on Mondays from 10am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Machynlleth - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Ulverston - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Eastleigh - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Settle - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 9:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Chilbolton - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Fridays at 9:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Amersham - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Thursdays at 4pm. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below. Junior Herbalist Club being held at Amersham Museum, Bucks. Classes will be held on Thursdays, starting 14th September from 4pm.
Junior Herbalist Club, Market Harborough - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Tuesdays at 4pm. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Longridge - now booking for September 2023! These courses will be held monthly on Tuesdays at 12:30am and 2pm. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Lytham - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 11:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Ulverston - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10:30am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Alresford - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturdays at 10am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Bentham - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Saturday at 9am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Lytham - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Fridays at 1:30pm. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Hartley Witney - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Friday at 10:45am. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Junior Herbalist Club, Spalding - now booking for September 2023! This course will be held monthly on Fridays and Saturdays, from 1st September. If you are interested in your child(ren) attending JHC, please read the information below.
Sponsors - JHC Leader Training
Gold Sponsor - JHC Leader Training
The Herbal Extract Company are the oldest Australian family run business which sells full spectrum herbal medicine throughout Australia and the world. With more than 130 years of experience the Shume family have been expertly crafting traditional herbal medicines for six consecutive generations creating healthy connections between people and plants. Making authentic herbs is in our DNA. The secret to our success is that we have been adaptable to the times. We have grown with demand by embracing science while staying true to the traditional family values. We combine time honoured wisdom with contemporary practice to help people feel their best self and we continue to assist practitioners to provide wellness to their customers. Our dedicated team of practitioner consultants are trained naturopaths, always on hand to offer personalised guidance and education, ensuring your ordering and inventory needs are taken care of.
The Pharmaceutical Plant Company
Sponsor - JHC Leader Training
PPC is 100% Australian-owned and has operated in the natural health care sector for over 30 years, providing Herbal Extracts and Organic Fresh Plant Tinctures to practitioners and industry. PPC is licensed by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to manufacture medicines and herbal extracts. PPC is also Certified Organic by the ACO.
Torrens University, Sydney
Sponsor - JHC Leader Training
At Torrens University Australia, you’ll learn from experts with unrivalled skills and industry experience. Over the past 15 years, we’ve brought together leading institutions in the health sector under one umbrella, including Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT), Jansen Newman Institute and Southern School of Natural Therapies (SSNT). Torrens University offers a wide range of qualifications, in Complementary Medicine, Counselling, Public Health, Nursing, Beauty & Aesthetics, Community Services, Psychology, Education, Design, Business and Hospitality. Our offering includes postgraduate opportunities, as well as short courses, diplomas, bachelors, masters and PhD. Perfect for those looking to upskill or even make a career change.
