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Become a MycoTherapist!

Become a YaoTherapist!

Study MycoAcademy!

We'll make you an expert in vital mushrooms or Chinese herbs so you can help yourself, your family and your patients

Thinking of starting to use vital mushrooms or herbal tinctures in your therapeutic practice? Or are you interested in their power, but are tired of reading articles on the internet? Learn from the market leader. We have created a comprehensive online course on mycotherapy and phytotherapy for you, led by Milan Schirl, a traditional Chinese medicine therapist and one of Europe's foremost experts on vital mushrooms and Chinese herbs.

What is MycoAcademy?

MycoAcademy is a unique online education system that we launched in spring 2024 in response to our customers' growing interest in deeper mycotherapy education.

Until now, our customers have used online counselling rooms where experienced therapists recommend suitable combinations of vital mushroom products. Over time, however, we have noticed that many customers would like to learn how to make these combinations themselves, and have expressed an interest in better understanding the world of vital mushrooms.

Milan Schirlo, founder of MycoMedica, a leader in the field of vital mushrooms, came up with the idea to create the first comprehensive educational program. MycoAcademy is designed to incorporate knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, knowledge of modern science and 20 years of experience working with mushrooms.

The first year of the course exceeded all expectations - nearly 1,400 students signed up! Due to this success, we have decided to expand our offerings for the 2025/2026 school year and open two separate courses, MycoTherapist and YaoTherapist, giving interested students the opportunity to choose the specialty that appeals to them most.

Why study MycoAcademy?

  • During 2 or 3 semesters, Milan will give you the information he has gained during 20 years of practice.

  • You will gain an overview of the terminology and principles of traditional Chinese medicine and mycotherapy and phytotherapy.

  • MycoAcademy offers not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that you can use immediately.

  • You will learn how Western science evaluates the effects of vital mushrooms and Chinese herbs.

  • You will understand how vital mushrooms and herbs work from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.

  • You will learn what health benefits each vital mushroom and herb has and how to use them properly in everyday life.

  • A great advantage of MycoAcademy is the active community - through the Facebook group you can discuss, ask questions, get advice and share experiences with other students.

  • As a graduate, you will be able to correctly use and recommend vital mushrooms and herbal tinctures. You will become a certified MycoTherapist or YaoTherapist and join the prestigious group of professionals trained by MycoMedic.

  • You can watch the online classes live or from any time of your convenience. Recordings of the lessons will be accessible throughout the study period.

  • You will have the opportunity to purchase MycoMedica products at wholesale pricesduring your study period .

Study with the founder of MycoMedica

Hang a MycoTherapist and YaoTherapist certificate on your office or study wall, signed by Milan Schirl, a leading expert on vital mushrooms who brought them to the Czech Republic 14 years ago. Because the market lacked strong and effective mushroom extracts, he and his team in Police nad Metují started to produce them themselves. Now he produces and ships them to almost a million customers a year.

Milan knows everything about vital mushrooms. Get his unique know-how, which combines a wealth of knowledge with practical experience from twenty years of practice as a traditional Chinese medicine therapist. Even when Milan started with vital mushrooms in 2010, he knew that one day there would be a big boom. And now it's here.

Mycotherapy is very popular today. Even modern science is discovering what traditional Chinese medicine has known about mushrooms for hundreds of years, and interest in mushrooms is growing. They contain unique combinations of active substances that are able to harmonize different areas in our body and benefit the body both mentally and physically.

The 2nd edition of the MycoAcademy will be expanded with the addition of the YaoTherapist course - the study of Chinese herbs. The lecturer will also be Milan Schirlo, who also produces herbal tinctures under the YaoMedica brand, which are based on traditional Chinese medicine recipes.

A. Become a certified MycoTherapist

In 9 months (2 semesters) we will make you an expert in vital fungi. You will learn how to use mushrooms for health issues, harmonize key body functions and support the health of your patients, yourself and your loved ones.

Professionals who have already studied Traditional Chinese Medicine will deepen their knowledge of the field of mycotherapy and expand their therapeutic options.

Laymen who do not yet have the necessary foundation and awareness of traditional Chinese medicine will gain enough information to use mushrooms for their own use, to support their own health or that of their immediate family

As a MycoTherapist, you will enter the world of these amazing mushrooms, understand the principles of how they work and learn how to use them effectively.

What does the study entail?

  • 9 months (2 semesters) of intensive training
  • 20 online lessons (minimum 60 hours of instruction)
  • scripts and support materials
  • 4 online discussions with Milan Schirl
  • a personal meeting with Milan Schirl and a tour of the MycoMedica production facility

For whom is the study intended?

  • for future mycotherapists
  • for Chinese medicine therapists
  • for therapists of all disciplines
  • for doctors who want to broaden their horizons
  • for shop owners who want to understand what they are selling
  • for anyone who wants to understand the workings of the body and mind and help others
  • for massage therapists
  • for veterinarians

Mycotherapy study programme

Discover the fascinating world of vital fungi with MycoAcademy! Explore the study programme and discover what insights await you on your way to expertise and new horizons.

Price for the whole study of mycotherapy

  • price if paid by 31 May 2025 : 4 900 CZK
  • price from 1 June 2025: 6 900 CZK

If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: info@MycoAkademie.cz or by phone: +420 605 557 404.

B. Become a certified YaoTherapist

In 3 semesters we will make you an expert in Chinese herbs, focusing on the use of YaoMedica tinctures. You'll learn how to use Chinese herbs, how to combine them for specific health concernsch, how to use herbs to improve the quality of life and support the health of your patients, yourself and your loved ones.

Chinese phytotherapy, known as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) phytotherapy, is one of the oldest and most comprehensive systems of treatment in the world. Here, a combination of herbs and other natural ingredients are used to restore balance to the body, enhance vitality and address the deeper causes of health problems.

As a YaoTherapist (Yao means medicine woman in Chinese) you will become a specialist in this ancient but still relevant method. You will learn not only how to properly combine herbs, but also how to use their synergy with vital mushrooms for maximum effectiveness. You will delve into the art of harmonizing the body based on its individual needs.

This course is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a meaningful path to health, inspired by the wisdom of nature and a deep understanding of the human body.

What does the study entail?

  • 3 semesters of intensive training
  • 28 online lessons (minimum 90 hours of instruction)
  • scripts and support materials
  • 5 online discussions with Milan Schirl
  • Offline meetings and lectures by special guests.
  • Personal meeting with Milan Schirl and a tour of MycoMedica's production facility

For whom is the study intended?

  • for future phytotherapists
  • for Chinese medicine therapists
  • for therapists of all disciplines
  • for practitioners who want to broaden their horizons
  • for shop owners who want to understand what they are selling
  • for those who want to understand the workings of the body and mind and help others
  • for massage therapists
  • for veterinarians

Phytotherapy study programme

Discover the secrets of Chinese herbs with MycoAcademy! Explore the study programme and discover what insights await you on your way to expertise and new horizons.

Price for the whole study of phytotherapy

  • price if paid by 31 May 2025 : 6 900 CZK
  • price from 1 June 2025: 9 900 CZK

If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: info@MycoAkademie.cz or by phone: +420 605 557 404.

Can I study MycoTherapistand YaoTherapistat the same time?

Yes, of course it is possible, but for practical reasons we do not recommend it. The study of both mycotherapy and phytotherapy is demanding, contains a great deal of information and - as you will see for yourself - even studying one discipline will give you a hard time.

We recommend that you start with MycoTherapist first and follow it up with YaoTherapist the next year.

Sign up today and embark on a journey of discovery with MycoAkademia!