Welcome to Natural Life Tree Academy!

Key Student Policies

Prerequisites: Students do NOT need a college degree. While a high school diploma or GED is ideal, the only fundamental requirement is the ability to read, write, and understand the curriculum.

Student Responsibilities: A computer/laptop with internet access and basic computer skills are required. A personal email address is required. If you change your email address, please notify us immediately so we can keep your contact information up to date. All textbooks are the student's responsibility and are available at many online bookstores. Videos and all manuals in PDF format are included in your tuition.

Refund Policy: Students who withdraw from their program of study within the first 7 days will receive a 90% refund of their total course cost. This refund policy applies to certificate courses or mini-courses (Short-Term Courses).

Students who withdraw from their program of study within the first 15 days will receive a full refund of the tuition paid for their program, less the non-refundable application fee of $250.00. Tuition includes a non-refundable application fee of $250 (this is not additional; it is part of the total cost). If a student is on a monthly payment plan, the $350 is recorded as an initial payment. (This section of the refund policy applies to long-term Diploma programs. This amount may vary by program.)

Contract/Payments: If you have authorized Natural Life Tree Academy to process your credit card, we will continue to do so until full tuition is paid. If credit cards are declined and the student does not respond to update their credit card information, we will mail and email an invoice for the full balance. You are entering into a contract and are responsible for paying the full bill unless you withdraw within 30 days.

Class Credit: Classes from other schools are often allowed, but this is evaluated on an individual basis. Our most common credit is awarded to those who have already completed Anatomy and Physiology. A maximum of 3 classes may be transferred. There are no fees for transferring classes; we are pleased you have chosen to continue your education at our school.

 

Accreditation and Certification
​All of our diploma programs in herbology, aromatherapy, and holistic health are professionally accredited through [The name of your accrediting agency would go here if you already have one, or a provisional note]. Therefore, graduates may seek board certification from relevant organizations such as the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) or the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA), among others, that recognize the quality of our programs.

Important Note: We are currently seeking and obtaining approvals from various professional boards and associations to ensure our certifications are recognized. The quality of our programs is designed to qualify our students for certification with many organizations. We will keep you informed of any developments in this regard.

Certificate Classes: Individual certificate classes are not accredited for board certification.

Graduate Section: Students may also want to consider organizations such as the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP) or the Holistic Professionals of Color Certification and Certification Board (HPOC).

 

Our Commitment: Training Guardians of Wellness and the Planet

At Natural Life Tree Academy, our vision goes beyond traditional teaching. Our purpose is to empower individuals to master various natural therapies and become "Awakened Survivors": self-sufficient people who live in deep harmony with nature, wildlife, and the planet. We seek to train conscious professionals and agents of change who will use their knowledge to protect our world and co-create a sustainable future where technology and natural wisdom coexist.

Scope of Our Certifications: We offer certifications in a growing range of natural therapy disciplines. Our online programs are designed to provide in-depth and practical knowledge, but it is essential that our students understand the legal framework for their practice.

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our Natural Health Philosophy:

We do not diagnose illnesses. Our approach is holistic: we analyze and evaluate conditions, symptoms, and lifestyle habits to understand the whole person.

We are not doctors or licensed dietitians/nutritionists. We are natural health practitioners, herbalists, and holistic wellness guides.

We do not treat specific illnesses. We are dedicated to teaching how to support the body's innate ability to heal naturally, addressing the root causes and honoring the restorative power of nature.

We do not prescribe medications. Our trust is in the nutrients and inherent properties of plants, whole foods, and herbs, always following the principle of "do no harm."

We maintain the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, always operating within the boundaries of local and state laws.

We encourage collaboration and consultation with other health professionals when necessary, and we are committed to staying up-to-date to provide the most relevant information to our students and clients.

We guide, teach, and empower each individual on their journey toward conscious and self-sufficient wellness.

 

About Traditional Naturopathy and Herbalism:

Traditional Naturopathy is an art of natural health, a philosophy of life that celebrates connection with nature. It is recognized as a federally common occupation in the U.S. (protected under the 14th and 9th Amendments to the Constitution) and is freely practiced in most states (except South Carolina and Tennessee), as long as it is not diagnosed or treated. It should not be confused with naturopathic medicine, practiced by licensed physicians in some states. For details on state legislation, please visit www.anma.org.

As a herbalist, you are free to practice in the U.S. Currently, there is no specific federal license. However, it is your responsibility to be aware of and comply with state laws that prohibit you from holding yourself out as a physician or violating nutritional licensing laws if you offer nutritional advice. We strongly recommend consulting http://www.nutritionadvocacy.org/laws-state#78 to understand state nutrition regulations and seeking legal advice if necessary to ensure your practice is fully compliant.

Natural Life Tree Academy Privacy Policy
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At Natural Life Tree Academy, we deeply value your trust and your connection with nature. Just as we protect the harmony of the planet, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the information you share with us. This policy details how we handle your data within our online academy environment.

1. Who We Are: Our commitment to privacy extends to all interactions on our website: http://www.nutritionadvocacy.org/laws-state#78

2. Comments and Participation: When you leave comments on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form. We also log your IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us identify and prevent spam, thus protecting the quality of our community. To improve your experience, an anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to verify your use of it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible in the context of your comment, enriching the interaction with our "Awake Survivors" community.

3. Media and Visual Content: If you upload images to our website, we suggest avoiding including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this data. By protecting this information, we contribute to your privacy and security, a core value in our philosophy.

4. Use of Cookies for a Smooth Experience: When leaving a comment on our site, you can opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you won't have to re-enter your details the next time you comment. These cookies last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select "Remember Me," your session will remain active for two weeks. 

When you log out, your login cookies will be deleted. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the ID of the post you just edited. It expires after 1 day. These cookies allow us to optimize your experience and interaction with our digital ecosystem.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites: Articles on our site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles from other sites). This embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited the other website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. Our goal is to provide you with a rich digital ecosystem, and to do so, we sometimes link to other relevant resources.

6. How We Share Your Data (With Purpose and Care): If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to ensure your secure access. At Natural Life Tree Academy, every data sharing action is done with a clear purpose and with a commitment to protecting your information.

7. Data Retention: Valuing Your Contribution and Connection: If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and automatically approve any follow-up comments, maintaining a fluid and constructive conversation in our community. For users who register on our website (if applicable), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username, which is immutable to maintain the integrity of their profile). Website administrators can also see and edit that information, always in accordance with our academy's principles.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data: You Are the Guardian of Your Information: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons. At Natural Life Tree Academy, we strongly believe in your sovereignty over your information, just as we advocate for self-sufficiency in natural living.

9. Where Your Data Is Submitted: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. This process is part of our commitment to a clean and safe online environment for all, reflecting the order and harmony we seek in the natural world.