Amanda Jokerst
Certified Clinical Herbalist, Certified Practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Fertiltiy Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner Intern
Schedule an appointment today!I am a Certified Clinical Herbalist trained in the Vitalist Tradition of Herbal Medicine. I graduated from the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism in 2016, a 1,255 hour program consisting of education in Vitalist Western Herbalism, botany, herbal medicine making and formulation, flower essences, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, pathology and herbal safety.
I am also a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Missouri (#2017011143). I am a graduate of the Denver Integrative Massage School, with training in Western and Thai massage. Additionally, I am a Certified Practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, with over 100 hours of training through the Arvigo Institute, LLC in hands-on bodywork therapy, anatomy and physiology, traditional herbal medicines of the rainforest, nutrition, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care.
I grew up here in St. Louis and moved back in 2016 after several years of study in various part of the country. I am absolutely thrilled to return to my roots, offering herbal consultations and Arvigo Therapy® sessions to the local community of my hometown. I truly believe in the power of these therapies and offering this work to others is one of the most life-giving and soul-enriching things I have ever done. I am humbled to work with and learn from the Vital Force within each client, that deep intelligence that knows just what each of us needs to heal and become more whole. I am committed to walking alongside you on your path to healing and wellness.
When I'm not seeing clients, I enjoy playing the banjo and fiddle, spending time with my husband, growing vegetables and medicinal plants on our urban farm, rompin' around with our pups, Ozzie, Poppy, and Puca, and tending to our backyard ducks.
Formal Training & Certifications:
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Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner Training Program with Justisse College International, 2022 - present
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Clinical Herbal Practitioner Course with The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, 2018 - 2022
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2 year (1,255 hour) Certified Clinical Herbalist Program at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2014-2016
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107 hours of training in The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® with the Arvigo® Institute, LLC, including Self Care, Professional Care, Advanced Pregnancy Care, and Certification, 2010-2016
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Graduate of the Denver Integrative Massage School, including techniques in Western and Thai Massage, 2015
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Certified Holistic Birth Doula from The Matrona, 2015
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Certificate in Holistic and Quantum Midwifery from The Matrona, 2012-2013
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9-month program in psycho-spiritual plant medicine with The School of Forest Medicine, 2011
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Family Herbalist Certificate from the East West School of Planetary Herbology, 2009-2010
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Foundations of Aromatherapy Certificate from the East West School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies, 2008
Continuing Education:
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Intimate Ecology Practitioner Training with Moira Bradfield-Strydom of Intimate Ecology - 2020-2021
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Full Spectrum Pregnancy Loss with Molly Dutton Kenny, 2020
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Apothecarist Program with Herbal Medics Academy, 2019-2020
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Hands on Menstrual Charting for Arvigo® Practitioners, 2019
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The Emergency Clinic with Herbal Medics Academy, 2018
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Herbal Medicine for the Childbearing Year with Herbal Medics Academy, 2018
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Pediatric Herbal Medicine with Herbal Medics Academy, 2018
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Tongue Assessment for Western Herbalists, 2018
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Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat - Pathophysiology for Herbalists with Herbal Medics Academy, 2018
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Herbal Medicine for Women with Aviva Romm, 2015
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Medical Astrology and Herbalism with the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, 2015
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Midwifery and Homeopathy Course with The Matrona, 2011
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DONA Birth Doula Training, 2011
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Reiki Level 1 Training, 2010