Cannabis Therapeutics for Healthcare Professionals

Cannabis Therapeutics

Cannabis Therapeutics for Healthcare Professionals

Date: Available upon request to groups and individuals
Time: TBD
Cost: Cost varies depending on format and # of people
Location: TBD
Facilitator: Julie Barron

Class Description

This class will provide a thorough introduction to cannabis therapeutics for health professionals. It is designed for doctors, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists, psychologists, counselors, caregivers, etc. There will be a Q & A discussion following the presentation.

Topics will include:

  • Cannabinoids
  • Endocannabinoid System
  • Therapeutic potential of cannabis
  • Short research review
  • Medication interactions
  • Cannabis safety profile
  • Dosage, ratios, and cannabis as a personalized medicine
  • Review of cannabis delivery methods
  • What to look for in a cannabis product and how to best find it
  • How to talk with patients about cannabis

Facilitators

Julie Barron, MA

Julie is a pioneer of the Michigan psychedelic community and an activist for decriminalization throughout the whole US. For over 25 years Julie Barron has done extensive research and training in the health benefits and use of cannabis and entheogenic plants/fungi.

Having trained in therapy with non-ordinary states of consciousness in her Master’s program at Naropa University, Julie Barron now incorporates this training into her work at Blue Sage helping clients find healing and relief as they incorporate these alternative practices into wellness.

With the interest of psychedelics increasing, a large part of her work has become consulting and training other healthcare practitioners to incorporate psychedelic therapies into their practices.

Along with this work, Julie is also the Co-Founder of Decriminalize Nature Michigan and Founder/President of Michigan Psychedelic Society.