Only the Practical Potions, Introductory and Advanced Programs, and Herb Walks are Available in this Program.
We’d love for you to check them out.
Robert’s Herb Walks.
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Discover Earth Spirit Medicine Online
Herbal, Aromatherapy, and Flower Essence Courses
Welcome to Northern Star College’s Earth Spirit Medicine Program, where ancient wisdom meets modern self-directed learning. Building on over thirty-five years of in-person instruction, our comprehensive curriculum has evolved into a fully self-guided, pre-recorded, fully online format. Investing in your education and future is a profound choice that can enrich your life and the well-being of those you care for.
Our offerings aim to deepen your understanding of plant properties and holistic healing techniques, enrich your self-care practice, and enhance your professional toolkit.
Our Earth Spirit Medicine Program, which features Herbology, Flower Essences, and Introductory and Advanced Practical Potions, offers interconnected courses, allowing you to focus on a single area or explore the full spectrum of our offerings.
At the moment we have decided to release Practical Potions, Introductory and Advanced in late spring. The other two courses may follow.
This page will give an overview of the individual programs. You may pursue one aspect of plant medicine or the entire program. You may desire certification or study for personal growth and interest or wish to add onto your current expertise.
Take this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in plant medicine. Embark on a transformative journey with Earth Spirit Medicine, all from the comfort of your own home.
Program Director:
Robert Rogers
Although Robert Rogers has greatly reduced his teaching commitments and now focuses mainly on writing and guest lecturing, these courses highlight his invaluable expertise.
Program Director:
Laurie Szott-Rogers
Laurie continues to work with the college to revise historical courses and create new ones.
Program Overview
Instructors: Robert Rogers & Laurie Szott Rogers
Earth Spirit Start Date: Online- Summer of 2025
Herbology: Embracing Regional Botanical Wisdom –
Start Date: Unknown – Online only
Instructor: Robert Rogers
Join our comprehensive pre-recorded, online Herbology course, which includes some Audio lectures and some Zoom video sessions led by master herbalist Robert Rogers.
Robert will discuss various local plants’ medicinal, healing, folkloric, and spiritual applications. Discover herbs, their components, and energetics while relating the information to body systems such as the heart, kidneys, and liver.
As a dedicated learner, lecturer, and writer, Robert will share his extensive knowledge of botany and clinical herbalism, which he has accumulated over 50 years, along with his passion for local flora. He will discuss the remarkable plants native to Western Canada and explore their healing properties.
To complement the course, students must obtain a series of books on regional plants and body systems from Rogers’ School of Herbal Medicine, specifically designed for this program to enhance their studies. https://selfhealdistributing.com/product/rogers-school-of-herbal-medicine-bundle-volumes-one-fifteen/ Learners may also create “condition cards” for each plant they study.
Are you looking for hands-on experience? You can sign up for in-person plant walks to improve your practical skills in identifying plants and mushrooms and making medicine.
To learn more go to: https://www.northernstarcourses.com/earth-spirit-medicine-landing/
Wildcrafting, Plant Walks, and Medicine Making –
14 Hours, Camrose
Starts: TBA
Instructor: Robert Rogers
Learn to identify, harvest, and wildcraft plant materials. Dress appropriately for walking in nature. Prepare tinctures, salves, and other herbal remedies.
Plant Walks –
In Edmonton, Mill Creek Ravine, Tues. July 9, 5-7:30 p.m.
Camrose, Stoney Creek- Sat. July 12, 2025 -1-4 p.m
Instructor: Robert Rogers
Discover different local plants and mushrooms and their healing uses in Camrose and Edmonton. Rain or shine. Dress for an outdoor experience
Sacred Circle
Date: TBA 3.5 hours
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers
Discover how to create a safe and supportive environment for sharing, whether on a personal level or with groups and clients. Engage in an egalitarian circle where power is shared, allowing everyone to speak and be heard. Cultivate the superpower of gentle listening.
Click Here to Register- https://northernstarcourses.com/product/sacred-circle/
Journaling
Date: TBA 3.5 hours
Cost– TBA
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers
Write to enhance your self-awareness. This age-old practice allows you to articulate and record your emotions and perceptions. Journaling can serve as a heartfelt letter to yourself and a way to uncover your truth.
Click Here to Enrol- https://northernstarcourses.com/product/journalling/
The Practical Potions, Aromatherapy Apprentice Ship Adventure** * The On-line Aromatherapy -Introductory and Advanced Courses
Practical Potions: Introductory Apprentice Ship Adventure
To learn more, go to our Practical Potions Program Page. https://www.northernstarcourses.com/
Study at home and create your timetable. Students must block off at least 77 hours to complete this information- and project-rich course.
Instructor: Robert Rogers and Laurie Szott-Rogers
Infuse your home with essential oils’ powerful purifying benefits while avoiding harsh chemicals. Work with essential oils to boost your creativity. Create simple potions such as toothpaste, foot rubs, and room blends. You will discover the properties of essential oils and enhance your expertise to produce what you require. It is recommended that you have a genuine desire to learn and be ready to dedicate time and attention to your studies.
You will take a comprehensive 70ish hours college course, which includes detailed write-ups, videos, exercises, and an online journal to support your journey. Completing the entire course will result in certification in introductory aromatherapy.
Practical Potions, Advanced, Apprentice Ship Adventure
Instructors: Robert Rogers & Laurie Szott Rogers
In late Spring 2025, we will launch our certified, self-study, fully online diploma program.
https://northernstarcourses.com/practical-potions-2-advanced/
Elevate your aromatherapy journey with our Advanced Aromatic Adventure! Building on our Introductory Certificate, this online Apprentice Ship Diploma Program guides you through the botanical and intuitive qualities of over 70 essential oils. Learn to select the ideal oil, craft synergistic blends, and create professional-level formulas for hair, skin, and beauty.
This 77-hour, college-equivalent course includes comprehensive write-ups, videos, exercises, and a detailed journal to support your progress. You can also connect with like-minded enthusiasts in our exclusive Facebook group. Many graduates even turn their creations into an extra source of income! Aromatherapy Courses—both Introductory and Advanced. For further information, please visit our Practical Potions Program.
Learn about the properties and uses of over 90 essential oils and over 45 carrier oils. Go to the following link to learn about part 1 of this 2-part program. http://northernstarcourses.com/practical-potions/
Try before you buy- Take the “Free Cruise“-https://northernstarcourses.com/practical-potions-free-cruise/ It will be available in the spring of 2025.
Subtle Elixirs for Deep Yearnings- Flower Essences
45 hours- Online
Start Date: TBA
Instructor: Robert Rogers and Laurie Szott-Rogers
Most of us suffer from the pain caused when our deepest longings remain unheard. Our bodies and emotions may repeatedly manifest illness until the true message of our distress or yearning is understood and addressed. Dr. Bach, an English physician from the 1920s, developed flower therapy to help his patients with recurring health issues. He felt the root cause of their suffering was not listening to their more profound “dis-ease”, and not living their true purpose. Dr. Bach revealed flower essences that shed light on the emotional and soul issues not addressed in conventional settings. He developed these vibrational elixirs to open stuck patterns and unheard emotional and spiritual centers.
What You Will Learn:
- A new way to view and address client issues.
- The properties and use of English, Healing Herb essences, some of the Californian Flower Essence Societies, flower remedies, the Canadian Prairie Deva and Mushroom essences.
- Interview skills to understand what is causing discomfort and “disease” in yourself and your clients.
- How your yearnings and pain are messages indicating which flowers may benefit you.
- How flower essences fill in gaps other healing practices do not address.
Develop Skills-
Assignments focus on personal growth, including experiencing the flower essences, interviewing class partners, writing up your insights and transformations, working with clients, and sharing your journey and insights through a class presentation.
Course Details–
Flower Essences is an online, self-learning experience.
To learn more, go to this link: https://www.northernstarcourses.com/earth-spirit-medicine-landing/
Here is what some former students say about flower essences–
“Flower essences are the closest I have ever come to being able to wield true magick. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to go through a whole life without the gifts and insights of this deeply powerful kind of spirit medicine. My experiences have illuminated me, and I believe I can only encourage light in the most elegant, graceful way possible by sharing this gift.” Jenn L
“I believe emotions, thoughts, feelings, are the foundation of our dis-ease, which can manifest as illness. Flower Essences can bring awareness to the roots of those states so we can work through them and grow. By changing our perceptions of our past experiences, we have the potential to bring about profound changes and growth.” Christine R.
“By taking the purest, highest vibration of a positive quality, anything lesser must surface and be released. In this way, the deepest healing occurs through an alchemical transformation process. The lead in our lives, thoughts, hearts, and ourselves is transfigured into gold- our true essence.” Connie S.
Student Thesis & Projects: 49 Hours; Student Completes on own time.
*Note- Becoming an herbalist is a lifetime commitment. You will receive some theoretical training at this college, but to certify with organizations, you will need to meet their requirements for both theoretical and practical work.
49 Hours; Student Completes on own time-
All projects, assignments, and payments must be completed to gain certification.
Why Choose Our Online Courses?
• Flexible Self-Study: All courses are structured for self-directed learning, allowing you to engage with the material at your own pace.
• Authentic, Comprehensive Curriculum: Uncover insights from time-honoured wisdom merged with modern techniques—whether you’re exploring local botanicals or transformative flower essences.
• Regional and Holistic Focus: Our Herbology course highlights the diverse plant life of Western Canada, while our Flower Essences course provides a pathway for personal and professional growth.
• Expert Instructors: Gain knowledge from seasoned herbal medicine and aromatherapy instructors with decades of teaching experience and practical expertise.
Join us at Northern Star College to explore how nature’s wisdom can enrich your healing journey. Whether you’re an experienced herbalist, aromatherapist, or just starting out, our courses offer a rich and immersive learning experience that connects traditional knowledge with modern practices.
Council of Beings & Graduation
For students who wish to attend an in-person, graduation, in Camrose, Alberta
TBA 7 hours
Graduation for Students –
Instructor: Robert Rogers and Laurie Szott-Roger