Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
Delve into the science and spiritual wisdom of cannabis, and its many applications for restoring balance, reducing inflammation, easing stress, and supporting deep healing across all bodily systems — even without psychoactive effects.
Each week, explore key plant compounds and their benefits, and receive guided practices and practical tools for integrating cannabis into all parts of your lifestyle — nutrition, movement, meditation, herbalism, and more — to support your long-term health.
What if the plant that’s been misunderstood and stigmatized for decades holds the key to your healing?
The profound medicinal benefits of cannabis have been undervalued, stigmatized, or overlooked completely, says Dr. Pepper Hernandez, naturopathic healer, cannabis educator, and founder of the Cannabis Holistic Institute™.
Thanks to changing laws and an increase in research funding, this plant, once revered across ancient healing traditions such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its power to restore balance in body, mind, and spirit, is finally reemerging as a respected tool in holistic healing.
Cannabis has the power to ease anxiety, pain, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues, just to name a few — even without mind-altering effects (unless you choose to include them).
Join Dr. Hernandez and intentionally bring this plant’s health-boosting benefits into your life — integrating it into your lifestyle through spiritual practices such as meditation and movement, and nutritional approaches rooted in herbalism.
Through a blend of research, traditional knowledge, and weekly guided practices, you’ll learn how to work with cannabis in safe and practical ways, with a clear understanding of dosage guidance, appropriate cultivar selection, and methods of delivery that include non-intoxicating applications.
You’ll dive into the roles of cannabinoids and terpenes, active chemical compounds in cannabis that offer a variety of healing effects (depending on the cannabis strain) in managing symptoms like inflammation, pain, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, poor sleep, and stress.
You’ll discover how cannabis and companion herbs support the endocannabinoid system, part of the nervous system that promotes overall balance and regulates various physiological and emotional processes, including appetite, mood, motivation, memory, immunity, and more.
Dr. Hernandez once believed cannabis wasn’t for her. She assumed its benefits were unproven, that there wasn’t enough scientific research to support its use, and she didn’t want to experience its mind-altering effects.
But after facing her own cancer scare, she ultimately turned to cannabis for support. And the results were life-changing!
What began as a healing journey led to years of research into the plant’s incredible ability to activate physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Join Dr. Hernandez to break through the misconceptions and explore cannabis as a sacred, holistic medicine that can help you access deep healing and restore balance physically, emotionally, and spiritually, with or without the psychoactive effects.
During this 7-week live video course, you’ll explore:
- How to bring your body back into homeostasis with cannabis so it can heal — without bringing you into a psychoactive state
- The latest research and long-held wisdom, and receive weekly guided practices as well as actionable tips and takeaways for integrating cannabis into your healthy lifestyle
- The power of cannabinoids, the building blocks of healing, for managing certain conditions and symptoms, and for amplifying cannabis’ healing effects
- How to attain better sleep, less inflammation, and reduced stress through the power of terpenes
- How to ease stress, regulating immunity, reducing pain, and promoting overall wellbeing through herbs and the endocannabinoid system
- How to bring your body back into equilibrium with a systems-based approach to cannabis medicine
- How to avoid side effects with different methods of delivery and dosage guidelines
- How to support your long-term health when you combine cannabis with nutrition, movement, meditation, and herbalism
- How to feel empowered to choose your own medicine when you open up to the connection between plant medicine and your intuition
- And much more...
What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational course, Dr. Hernandez will guide you through the skills and competencies you’ll need to explore the profound physical, emotional, and spiritual healing properties of cannabis.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Dr. Hernandez and experience her teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Dr. Hernandez’s transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Weekly Sessions are on 2025-07-08 5:00:00 pm
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Dr. Hernandez. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to delve deeply into the science and spiritual wisdom of cannabis to bring healing, inner peace, and balance, and physical relief from dis-ease, even without the psychoactive effects.
Module 1: Explore the Foundations of Cannabis Medicine for Informed, Respectful Engagement With This Plant as a Healing Ally (2025-07-08 5:00:00 pm)
Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years, from ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions to contemporary holistic health practices.
As this journey begins, you’ll explore the historical, cultural, and scientific foundations of cannabis medicine to address the misinformation and stigma attached to this plant medicine.
Dr. Hernandez will explain its suppression and resurgence, examining how shifting laws, research, and public perception are restoring this plant’s reputation. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how cannabis interacts with the human body and why it’s increasingly valued in both conventional and alternative healthcare systems.
In this opening module, you’ll explore:
- The historical use of cannabis across ancient and modern cultures, including Indigenous medicine systems, for a broader perspective on this plant medicine
- A guided meditation to discover your own personal connection with the cannabis plant
- The transition from prohibition to legalization and research
- An introduction to cannabis plant anatomy and key compounds to better understand this plant’s medicinal qualities
- The role of cannabis in modern integrative medicine
- An informed, respectful way to approach this potent medicine — beyond stigma and misinformation
Module 2: Manage Certain Conditions & Symptoms With Cannabinoids, the Building Blocks of Healing (2025-07-15 5:00:00 pm)
Cannabinoids are the chemical messengers of the cannabis plant, each offering unique therapeutic properties.
Dr. Hernandez will provide an in-depth look at primary cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN, and their interactions with the body’s systems. You’ll explore how cannabinoids help regulate functions like mood, pain perception, inflammation, and sleep.
Through case examples and scientific insight, you’ll learn how different cannabinoids are used in real-world healing. Understanding these compounds is essential for choosing the right cultivar and delivery method for specific health goals.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- An overview of major and minor cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG, CBN) to foster a better understanding of how this plant brings healing
- How cannabinoids interact with the body’s receptors and pathways
- A comparison between psychoactive and non-psychoactive effects
- The conditions and symptoms that various cannabinoids can help manage and heal
- Cannabinoid synergy and formulation strategies — understanding the medicinal benefits of the whole plant
- A meditation on cannabis through a visualization of its cultivation to discover which cultivar may be calling to you
Module 3: The Power of Terpenes for Better Sleep, Less Inflammation & Reduced Stress (2025-07-22 5:00:00 pm)
Terpenes are aromatic oils found in cannabis and many other plants that shape the smell, flavor, and healing properties of each cultivar.
More than just fragrance, terpenes work in harmony with cannabinoids to amplify therapeutic effects — a phenomenon known as the “entourage effect.”
You’ll explore how specific terpenes like myrcene, limonene, and linalool influence mood, inflammation, and stress. We’ll also compare terpene-rich herbs and discuss how scent-based therapies like aromatherapy intersect with cannabis medicine. Learning to read terpene profiles empowers better selection of cannabis for personal and clinical use.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- What terpenes are and how they function in plants and people
- Key cannabis terpenes and their therapeutic actions
- Terpenes’ aromatic influence on mood, pain, inflammation, and sleep
- The “entourage effect” of cannabinoids
- Comparing terpenes in cannabis and other medicinal herbs
- How to use terpene profiles for cultivar selection
- A meditative journey with your sense of smell to better understand how different aromas affect your wellbeing
Module 4: Working With Herbs & the Endocannabinoid System to Ease Stress, Regulate Immunity, Reduce Pain, and Promote Wellbeing (2025-07-29 5:00:00 pm)
The endocannabinoid system (ECS), plays a crucial role in creating homeostasis and maintaining balance and health throughout the body.
You’ll explore how cannabis and other plant allies influence this regulatory system, supporting healing across physical and emotional domains. Dr. Hernandez will examine how cannabinoids, terpenes, and other herbs act on ECS receptors to ease stress, regulate immunity, reduce pain, and promote wellbeing.
You’ll also discover herbal pairings that enhance the effects of cannabis without overloading the system. This is an essential session for understanding how plant-based medicine works in harmony with the body’s innate wisdom.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The structure and function of the endocannabinoid system
- How cannabis supports ECS balance and health
- Herbs that interact with or support the ECS
- ECS roles in immunity, stress, digestion, and nervous system function
- Lifestyle factors that influence ECS tone and resilience
- Designing herbal formulas that work synergistically with cannabis
- A meditation for intuitively experiencing your body’s systems — including the ECS, often referred to as the body’s 13th system — to get a deeper sense of the wisdom that’s already within you
Module 5: A Systems-Based Approach to Cannabis Medicine to Bring Your Body Back Into Equilibrium (2025-08-05 5:00:00 pm)
Dr. Hernandez will offer a systems-based approach to cannabis medicine, focusing on how cannabis can support specific organs and body functions.
You’ll explore its impact on the nervous, digestive, immune, and endocrine systems, with practical examples of how cannabis fits into protocols for chronic illness, inflammation, pain, and hormonal imbalances.
You’ll develop a holistic lens for evaluating the role of cannabis in root-cause healing — not just symptom relief. Dr. Hernandez will emphasize the benefits of cannabis as a system-wide regulator and adaptogen-like plant that brings the body back into equilibrium.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- Cannabis and the nervous system: stress, trauma, neuroprotection
- Digestive system support: gut health, inflammation, nausea
- Immune modulation and anti-inflammatory properties
- Endocrine and hormonal balance, including women's health
- How cannabis addresses multi-system conditions (e.g., autoimmune disorders, IBS, etc.)
- Integrative case studies and wellness protocols
- A meditation for energetically tuning in to your body wisdom, especially a part that’s calling to you, to receive more information about how to heal and support the part of you
Module 6: Understand How Different Methods of Dosage & Delivery Impact Your Body So You Can Avoid Side Effects (2025-08-12 5:00:00 pm)
Understanding how to use cannabis safely and effectively is essential for responsible healing. Dr. Hernandez will cover the major delivery methods — smoking, vaping, tinctures, edibles, capsules, and topicals — and how each affects the body differently.
You’ll discuss onset times, duration, bioavailability, and how to choose the best method for specific conditions.
You’ll learn dosage strategies, including how to start low and go slow, and how to avoid or manage adverse effects. Dr. Hernandez will also cover product quality, lab testing, and tips for navigating dispensaries with confidence.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The benefits and drawbacks of different methods of administration
- The onset, duration, and absorption of each method
- Dosage guidelines and titration for both beginners and advanced use
- Identifying and managing side effects and contraindications
- Product quality, safety testing, and reading labels
- Harm reduction and patient-centered care practices
- An extended Q&A session to address symptom/cultivar specific concerns
Module 7: Integrate Cannabis With Nutrition, Movement, Meditation & Herbalism to Support Your Long-Term Health (2025-08-19 5:00:00 pm)
As this journey comes to a close, you’ll synthesize all you’ve learned by exploring how cannabis fits into a full-spectrum wellness lifestyle.
Dr. Hernandez will discuss creating personalized care routines, building intentional relationships with plant medicine, and the importance of inner listening and self-regulation. This module empowers students to use cannabis as a conscious, sacred tool in their wellness journey rather than a one-size-fits-all remedy.
In this final module, you’ll explore:
- Building a holistic cannabis wellness protocol
- Combining cannabis with other modalities such as nutrition, yoga, and breathwork
- Supporting your mental, emotional, and spiritual health with cannabis
- Developing a respectful, intentional relationship with plant medicine
- Personalized approaches for integrating cannabis into your personal wellness journey
- Furthering your knowledge of cannabis through continuing education, self-reflection, and sustainable use
- A guided meditation to explore different cultivars
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
When you register by 2025-06-21 12:00:00 am , you’ll receive special bonus offerings designed to complement Dr. Pepper’s transformative 7-module course — and deepen your understanding and practice even further.
Microdosing Cannabis Safely
Video Teachings From Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
In this 5-part video series, Dr. Pepper Hernandez offers a grounded overview of microdosing — what it is, how it works, and who it may benefit. You’ll explore how to begin gently introducing microdoses into your system, observe how your body responds, and consider whether this path is right for you. You’ll also receive tips on getting started and how to integrate microdosing into your routine.
Camp Cannabis Video Series
Video Teachings From Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
In this video series, Dr. Pepper Hernandez explores the two most well-known cannabinoids, how they affect various body systems, and the therapeutic potential they offer. Dr. Hernandez also clarifies the difference between hemp and cannabis — how they come from the same plant species, yet express their cannabinoids in unique ways. This foundational content is designed to support a deeper understanding, while her full course explores broader wellness applications.
Plus... you’ll receive these bonuses too!
Cannabis Terpene Handout
PDF Guide From Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
This bonus on cannabis terpenes offers a clear and practical overview of the most common terpenes found in cannabis, including their aromas, therapeutic properties, and potential effects on the body and mind. Designed for holistic health education, it highlights how terpenes work synergistically with cannabinoids to enhance healing through the “entourage effect.” Whether you're a patient, practitioner, or cultivator, this guide supports informed, intentional use of cannabis for wellness. Use it as a quick reference to select cultivars aligned with specific therapeutic goals.
Cannabis Cannabinoids Handout
PDF Guide From Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
This offering on cannabis cannabinoids provides a simplified yet comprehensive look at key cannabinoids — such as THC, CBD, CBG, and others — outlining their roles, effects, and therapeutic applications. It explains how cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system to support balance, healing, and homeostasis in the body. Ideal for both beginners and holistic health professionals, this guide encourages intentional cannabis use based on individual wellness goals. Use it to better understand how different cannabinoids contribute to symptom relief, emotional regulation, and overall vitality.
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Cannabis Wellness Demystified offers some of the most transformational online teachings available, within a thriving global community of learning and practice.
Join fellow students and practitioners to support and inspire each other as you integrate the teachings and practices Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND will share in this powerful program.
You’ll join an international community on the leading edge of manifesting a world grounded in the principles of cooperation, harmony, and reverence for all of life.
Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from the founder of the Cannabis Holistic Institute, Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to absorb Dr. Hernandez’s research and wisdom, guided practices, and actionable tips and takeaways to make cannabis part of your holistic healing arsenal. Course sessions are on 2025-07-08 5:00:00 pm
Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Seven 30-Minute Interactive Group Practice Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-minute optional interactive practice session directly following each class. You’ll be placed in an intimate group with several other participants on the Zoom call to interact, share, and do additional practices to help you further integrate the weekly lessons. Practice sessions arenot recorded for playback; if you’re unable to attend the live sessions, the online community group allows you to connect with each other and find alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Cannabis Wellness Demystified
We feel honored that Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND, has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online course. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with the founder of the Cannabis Holistic Institute, whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about bringing the health-boosting benefits of cannabis into your life — integrating it into your lifestyle through practices like meditation and movement, plus nutrition and herbalism — then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your own evolution, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
Your Satisfaction Is 100% Guaranteed!
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! If you don’t absolutely LOVE Cannabis Wellness Demystified — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please submit your refund request form on or before July 22, 2025 and we’ll happily issue qualifying customers a refund.
More Praise for Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
My participation in this program is pushing me to achieve deeply profound levels of self-growth and healing while allowing me to realize my potential and harness my unique, innate healing abilities. Dr. Hernandez lays the foundation and offers the building blocks for the creation of powerful holistic healers to be molded and born. She offers a dynamic wealth of knowledge and perspective through her expansive education and life experiences. Her charismatic and nurturing teaching style is unmatched — and creates a supportive and rich learning environment that leaves students feeling inspired, uplifted, transformed, and alive.
Dr. Pepper Hernandez has amazing intuitive insight which brings you to the root of your ailments immediately for quick clearing. Her wisdom, support, and guidance along your healing journey is unparalleled. Whether you are working on a physical, emotional, or spiritual level, she will gracefully help you transform your life!
Arcata, California
Learning about healing through the knowledge of chakras and energies is a gratifying experience that has honestly changed my life. Not only was I able to overcome severe depression without the influence of conventional medicine, I was able to recognize and remedy my disordered eating. Now I am able to have a positive impact and even help the people I am surrounded by in my life. I have learned so many things about myself in this time and now live in a constant state of appreciative, awe-filled bliss. Dr. Hernandez helped me get my life back.
Sante Fe, New Mexico
About Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND
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Dr. Pepper Hernandez, ND, PhD, a naturopath with classical training, is a board-certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Natural Health Professional, and live food nutritionist with over a decade of experience in private practice. She provides her services worldwide through telemedicine.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Hernandez is a global speaker, writer, journalist, and educator. She is the founder and educational director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute, located in Humboldt County, California.
Dr. Hernandez, an award-winning cannabis educator, advocates for holistic cannabis usage, emphasizing the significance of sun-grown, organic, whole-plant medicine sourced from regenerative small farms.
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