Mentorship has long been an important part of herbal education. Working directly with an experienced herbalist gives developing practitioners the opportunity to deepen their clinical skills, learn from real-world experience, receive thoughtful feedback, and grow in confidence as practitioners.
The American Herbalists Guild supports mentorship by helping herbalists connect with experienced Registered Herbalist (RH) members who offer mentorship and by providing practical resources for both mentors and mentees.
Mentoring relationships vary depending on the needs of the practitioner and the approach of the mentor. They may include clinical supervision, case review, guidance in developing clinical skills, professional support, or other forms of individualized learning.
For herbalists working toward the Registered Herbalist (RH) credential, mentorship can also provide valuable support in developing the clinical experience and competencies expected of an RH applicant.
🚧 AHG’s mentorship resources are being updated and expanded in 2026. Stay tuned for more!
Find an Herbal Mentor
Looking for an experienced clinical herbalist to support your development as a practitioner?
The AHG Mentor Directory connects you with Registered Herbalist members who currently offer mentorship or clinical supervision. Mentor profiles provide information about each herbalist’s background, areas of practice, and mentorship offerings so you can explore potential mentors and find someone whose experience aligns with your goals.
Mentorship arrangements, including availability, structure, expectations, scheduling, and fees, are established directly between mentors and mentees.
Browse the AHG Mentor Directory
Become an AHG Mentor
Experienced Registered Herbalist (RH) members may choose to offer mentorship and be included in the AHG Mentor Directory.
Mentors play an important role in supporting the next generation of clinical herbalists by sharing professional experience, providing constructive feedback, supporting clinical skill development, and helping practitioners bridge the space between herbal education and independent clinical practice.
Mentor Directory listings are available exclusively to current RH members.
Mentorship at the AHG Symposium
Our Annual AHG Symposium provides opportunities for students, emerging practitioners, mentors, and experienced clinical herbalists to connect in person.
AHG has also hosted dedicated mentor and student gatherings at Symposium, creating an informal space for practitioners to meet, network, discuss mentorship, and make connections that may develop into future mentoring relationships.
Mentorship & Clinical Practice Resources
AHG members have access to a collection of practical templates designed to help mentors and mentees establish expectations, document their work together, track clinical experience, and support professional development.
Mentorship Resources
- AHG Mentorship Checklist
- Mentorship Contract Template
- Student Practitioner Mentorship Application
- Mentorship Contact Hours Log
- Mentor Evaluation of Student Practitioner
- Student Practitioner Evaluation of Mentor
- Student Self-Evaluation
- Mentorship Final Report
- Mentorship Liability Release
Clinical Practice Resources
- Case Review Form
- Client Contact Hours Log
- Client Data File Template
- Client Protocol Form
- Health History Intake Forms
- Food Diary
- Medications and Supplements
Access Mentorship & Clinical Templates in the AHG Member Community
Mentorship and the RH Pathway
Mentorship can be especially valuable for herbalists preparing to apply for the Registered Herbalist (RH) credential. An experienced mentor can help a developing practitioner strengthen clinical reasoning, review cases, identify areas for continued learning, and gain experience applying herbal knowledge in a clinical context.
Mentorship itself does not guarantee eligibility for or acceptance as a Registered Herbalist. Herbalists interested in pursuing the credential should review the current RH eligibility criteria and application requirements alongside their mentorship and clinical training.
Whether or not RH membership is your goal, a strong mentoring relationship can provide something difficult to replicate through coursework alone: individualized guidance from an experienced practitioner as you develop your own approach to clinical herbalism.