Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and apitherapy can help reawaken the body where flow and communication have been lost. These therapies are known for restoring movement, circulation, and responsiveness at the deepest levels of the nervous and immune systems.
Bee Venom Therapy works as a catalyst — awakening the body’s intelligence, clearing stagnation, and reigniting life force.
Available in person in Ashland, Oregon or via Zoom.
A comprehensive health intake and apitherapy / Bee Venom Therapy assessment. Includes review of contraindications, discussion of goals, and personalized treatment planning. A supervised test sting protocol is initiated when appropriate.
Focused therapeutic application of bee venom and/or other hive medicines with guided progression and monitoring. Designed to support immune modulation, circulation, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality.
A comprehensive professional training in apitherapy, blending traditional hive medicine, bee venom therapy, medicinal beekeeping, and integrative health science. This course is designed for beekeepers, apitherapeutic medicine makers, and health professionals preparing to responsibly begin or expand an apitherapy practice. It also serves as a structured, in-depth pathway for individuals seeking to learn Bee Venom Therapy and apitherapy for their own health and healing journey.
The certification is comprised of 12 in-depth modules and includes more than 200 hours of lectures, demonstrations, live calls, guided learning, knowledge checks, and replay recordings.
Students also receive access to live call recordings, replay sessions, and ongoing educational resources through Diggin’ Livin’s Apitherapy Institute.
An immersive, structured training experience including:
A flexible format including:
Both pathways require coursework completion and assessment for certification eligibility.
Joy’s Apitherapy Certification Program is a fully AANWC-accredited educational provider.
Graduates are pre-qualified for AANWC Board Certification and may apply for the professional title Apitherapy Coach.
For practitioners and trainees seeking guidance, refinement, or supervision in clinical practice.
Joy and Eric bring their expertise in natural beekeeping and apitherapy to conferences and educational events worldwide. From corporate wellness programs to agricultural conferences, we tailor our presentations to your audience and objectives.
Recent engagements include Apimondia International Conference, American Apitherapy Society Annual Meeting, and regional permaculture gatherings.
InquireWe offer hands-on workshops for groups, organizations, and schools, covering topics from introduction to natural beekeeping to advanced medicinal beekeeping protocols. Each workshop is designed to meet your group's specific learning objectives and experience level.
Popular formats include half-day intensives, weekend retreats, and multi-session programs that follow the seasonal beekeeping calendar.
We offer Hive Air Therapy sessions in our residential Ashland Hive Shofar — a quiet space designed to connect clients with the warmth, aroma, vibration, and living atmosphere of the hive.
Hive air contains naturally occurring compounds from propolis, honey, wax, pollen, nectar, and the microbiome of the colony. Sessions are traditionally used to support respiratory health, nervous system regulation, immune function, relaxation, deeper breathing, and overall vitality. Many clients also seek Hive Air Therapy for support with stress, fatigue, environmental sensitivities, inflammation, and to experience the calming therapeutic presence of the hive.
Sessions are available by appointment on Wednesdays via Calendly.
$50 per hour
Minimum one-hour session.
Experience live hive air therapy at Diggin’ Livin’ Farm, tucked in the mountains of Southern Oregon.
Our Farm Hive Hut is a quiet, rustic sleeping chamber designed for deep rest, nervous system support, and connection with the living atmosphere of the hive. Inside, guests rest on a full-size bed while breathing the warm aromatic air of the colony, scented with propolis, honey, wax, nectar, pollen, and the natural microbiome of the hive.
Many guests seek hive air therapy for respiratory support, immune balance, deeper sleep, stress recovery, inflammation, fatigue, and overall vitality. It also offers a rare chance to unplug, slow down, and be immersed in the sound, vibration, aroma, and presence of the bees.
The Hive Hut includes a small kitchen for simple meals. A composting toilet is located a short walk away on the farm. This is a simple, land-based farm stay rooted in nature and the rhythms of a working apiary.
Limited seasonal stays are available July through October.
Each overnight stay includes:
Please inquire for seasonal availability.
We offer custom 2 oz honey jars for weddings, retreats, memorials, and special gatherings, each thoughtfully labeled with names, dates, or personalized messages.
We also create handcrafted ceremonial beeswax candles for birth, matrimony, conception, memorials, and other life transitions. Candles can be customized with names, dates, herbs, special gems or crystals, and other personal touches to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake or ceremonial piece.
Whether for a wedding table, blessing ceremony, remembrance gathering, or intimate celebration, these offerings are made with intention and the warmth of the hive.
Please inquire within for custom orders, pricing, and availability.
We bring our mobile Honey Bee Brews trailer to serve jun and honey beverages at weddings, gatherings, markets, retreats, and special celebrations. Mobile event bookings typically need to be scheduled several months in advance.
A popular and easier option for many gatherings is our keg rental service. With a deposit, we offer kegs of our house-made Jun along with a CO2 tank, regulator, and pouring spigots — making it simple to serve fresh Jun at weddings, parties, and community events.
We also serve Jun throughout market season from April through October at the Ashland Tuesday Market.
Please inquire for availability and event details.
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