Teacher Biographies

Jim Mcdonald:

Jim Mcdonald has been practicing the art of herbcraft since 1994. He offers a knowledge of herbalism that blends western folk and indigenous views of healing with the Vitalist traditions of 19th century western herbalism. He has taught classes and workshops throughout the Great Lakes bioregion and the US, hosts the website www.herbcraft.org, and is currently writing (alternately) "A Great Lakes Herbal" and "Foundational Herbcraft". Jim is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter, and medicine maker. He has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft...

the plants themselves.

Please contact Jim at (248) 238-8733 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it regarding any questions or need of further information.

Jorge Arenivar:

Jorge, also known as Redtail Hawk, is a core energetic therapist, teacher and ceremonial leader. He has taught Native American Indian spirituality for over 20 years. A native of Mexico, he is a sundancer and pipecarrier in the Lakota tradition.

Jorge's mission is based on Mitakuye Oyason, meaning harmony with all my relations. He works to realize his vision to bring Light in this world, helping people in their work by lifting their consciousness and inner awareness, by encouraging the need to stay in the supported present, and by guiding them to be in right relationships with themselves and their community.

Jorge lives with his family in St. Louis, MO. He also travels internationally, teaching and supporting students of all ages in their quest to transform their lives. Jorge can be found at the Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center several times a year guiding the Inipi Stone People’s Lodge Ceremonies, as well as teaching Native American Frame Drum making workshops.