Practical Potions- Aromatherapy, Online, Apprentice Ship Adventure
Diploma Program –
Welcome to the newly revised Practical Potions Aromatherapy Online Apprentice Ship Adventure Program, offered as two courses: Introductory and Advanced. Available in 2025.
After completing the Introductory Certificate Course and the Advanced Practical Potions Apprentice Course, you may qualify for a certificate or diploma in aromatherapy anywhere in North America.
Take a Peek at the Introductory and Advanced Apprentice Ship Adventures, Below:
Level 1 – Practical Potions
The first level Practical Potions, Aromatherapy, E-Course, Apprentice Ship Adventure is a certification program. Available in 2025.
Explore the pleasurable and healing art of Aromatherapy. Bring potent and disinfecting aspects of essential oils into your home and toss out the harsh chemicals. Heighten your creativity as you learn to work with natural plant extracts and save money! The recipes and assignments will help transform routines such as brushing your teeth and bathing into “scentual rituals.” Create simple potions from toothpaste, foot rubs, and room blends. You will learn about the properties of essential oils and develop your expertise to create what you need. You will require a desire to learn and be willing to devote time and attention to your studies.
You will receive an equivalent 70-hour college course with detailed write-ups, short videos, exercises and a journal to help guide your journey. Course completion will result in certification in introductory aromatherapy.
Our Practical Potions Aromatherapy Program invites you to explore a world of natural essential oils and remedies—online, at your own pace and infused with over 65 years of combined teaching and practical expertise from Robert and Laurie.
Is This Program for You?
Do you have experience with essential oils but crave more in-depth, accurate knowledge? This course is perfect for those who want to move beyond the basics and wish to step into mastery. Learn to use essential oils safely and skillfully, whether for your well-being, home, or even as a foundation for a small business.
• Aromatherapy Lovers:
Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, you’ll gain practical tips, safety guidelines, and creative inspiration.
• Health-Conscious Individuals:
Ready to ditch commercial products? Replace store-bought cleaners, personal care items, and mood sprays with wholesome, budget-friendly alternatives.
• DIY Enthusiasts & Creatives: If you love brainstorming fresh ideas and blending unique products—or dream of turning daily routines into personalized “scentual rituals”—this program is your playground.
Robert and Laurie, together, bring 70 years of witnessing the evolution of aromatherapy firsthand. They’ve taught in-person classrooms and online platforms, adapting their methods to embrace new technology while honouring the ancient roots of plant medicine. Their commitment runs deep: for over 35 years, they’ve operated a sustainable essential oil company, sourcing, blending, and selling oils, creating dozens of natural products, and helping aromatherapy flourish in North America.
The result is a program that merges scientific rigour with intuitive understanding. Whether you’re new or keen to expand your knowledge, you’ll learn the “why” and the “how” of aromatherapy—everything from chemistry and safety to creative blending and product formulation.
Our Virtual Voyage: The Online Program
Imagine you’re stepping onto a virtual ship—complete with themed rooms like Aphrodite’s Salon, The Magical Library, The Observatory, and The Ship’s Deck—where you’ll “tour” the world of essential oils.
The Online Courses Include–
• Live and animated videos
• In-depth essential oil write-ups
• Hands-on projects
• A personal aromatherapy journal
• A supportive Facebook community
Learn whenever you like, even in your pyjamas, and explore modules at your own pace—diving deep into some areas and skimming others, depending on your interests.
What You’ll Learn (Introductory Level)
• Safely Use a wide range of essential oils.
• Create simple, practical products like toothpaste, deodorant, room sprays, and healthy home cleaners.
• Explore the properties of over 90 essential oils and 45 carrier oils.
• Develop your scent memory, creativity, and intuitive blending skills.
• Transform daily routines—bathing, brushing teeth, cleaning—into uplifting “scentual rituals.”
• Build self-sufficiency by replacing store-bought items with your handcrafted recipes.
You’ll receive the equivalent of a 70-hour college course through detailed write-ups, videos, and exercises. Complete all steps to earn a Certificate in Introductory Aromatherapy from Northern Star College.
Sign Up Options
Arm Chair Travel – Introductory Aromatherapy Program (This online program is available to anyone with a computer and high-speed internet). You may travel simply by sitting in your armchair.
The Apprentice-Ship Adventure Option
The Introductory Apprentice-Ship Adventure costs $1,295.00. Completing all the courses and assignments will qualify you for a certificate in introductory aromatherapy from The Northern Star College.
The Pleasure Cruise Option
You might choose to take the Pleasure Cruise and receive the same information but not be obligated to do the projects or assignments or qualify for certification. The Pleasure Cruise costs $8,95.00 and is unavailable to full-time, certificate or diploma students.
The Free Cruise Trial Run
Check Out the Free Cruise– https://www.northernstarcourses.com/
We suggest you sample the introductory course. Try a chapter before you buy. Sniff out your reaction and decide if you want to board the Northern Star Apprenticeship Adventure.
There are no refunds if you join us and commit to the introductory aromatherapy program. The Practical Potions Course will no longer be available in a classroom setting, only online.
Try a Sample Video from Practical Potions E-Course
Interested in Joining Us? Sign Up Here.
If this journey feels like an important adventure for you and you would like to join us, you may buy the Introductory, Practical Potions, ApprenticeShip Certificate Program, directly through PayPal at the link below.
Go here to purchase the Introductory Leisure Cruise through Paypal-You get the full adventure, but no homework and no certification.
Write to Laurie at selfheal@telusplanet.net if you have more questions about the course content. Go to the following link to learn about part 1 of this 2-part program. http://northernstarcourses.com/practical-potions/Write to Laurie
Or take the Free Cruise and try out a sample https://www.northernstarcourses.com/
Have a Wonderful Trip.
An Aromatic Adventure With Many Transformations Awaits!
Level 2 – Practical Potions Advanced Aromatherapy
New and Enhanced- Available in 2025.
To deepen your expertise in aromatherapy, we have an Advanced Aromatic Adventure.
Practical Potions Advanced Aromatherapy, On-Line, Apprentice Ship Diploma Adventure
Hop back on board for the Northern Star College’s Practical Potions, Advanced, Apprentice Ship Adventure! Learn about the botanical and intuitive qualities of over 70 essential oils. Determine how to use essential oils in a safe and pleasurable way. Complete the Practical Potions Introductory Certificate Program before enrolling in Practical Potions, Advanced.
FREE YOUR TRUE ESSENCE WITH THE PRACTICAL POTIONS 2 ADVANCED, AROMATIC E-COURSE!
On this second leg of the journey, strengthen your ability to create potions and deepen your connection to the plants.
Learn about the botanical and intuitive qualities of over 70 new essential oils. Become confident about which essential oil or carrier to choose and use for diverse situations. How do you create a synergistic blend? This is where you start to think for yourself, like a creator.
As you complete course segments, manifest your know-how by making useful formulas that are helpful for your home and personal care. They might even be sold for online and farmer’s markets. Some graduates supplement their income with their creations.
You will receive an equivalent 77-hour college course with detailed write-ups, videos, exercises and a comprehensive journal to help guide your journey. Course completion of both The Introductory and Advanced Practical Potions Program and assignments will result in a diploma in aromatherapy. You will also have access to the Facebook forum to build alliances and share insights with your group.
Practical Potions, Advanced Apprentice Ship Adventure, focuses on creating professional-level products for hair, skin, and beauty formulas while expanding your understanding of aromatic families, medical applications, and business possibilities.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore:
Welcome to the Ship’s Virtual Spa.
Practice Loving the Skin You’re In with Body-Friendly Essential Oils and Carrier Oils.
Learn to create creams, serums, balms, facial cleaners, scrubs, toners and masks. Also, explore natural Hair, Body, Nail, Hand, Foot and Mouth Care.
Learn more about essential oil families, fruits, roses, and other assorted oils, including local plants. We’ll go deeper into the psycho-aromatic properties of essential oils and explore their uses in various cultures and psychological and spiritual systems like Hippocratic, Ayurvedic, Astrological and Dreamwork. On a practical level, try out cooking, cleaning, plant care, and holiday gift ideas that will help enrich your everyday activities.
Become a true master aromatherapist with advanced perfume blending techniques. Make personal perfumes, scent blends and healing formulas. Then venture about the virtual ship’s wellness room to learn Advanced Toxicology and Home Healing.
The Projects you embark on are designed to showcase your Competency & Bringing Your Skills Home by fine-tuning the Aromatic Intake Template, Creating 8 Aromatic Products, and making student presentations. Solidify your business plans through aromatic Product Development and discovering Marketing Resources. Create a business plan, and learn to label, package, and promote your creations.
Sign Up Options
The Apprentice-Ship Adventure Option
The Apprentice-Ship Adventure Advanced route requires an investment of $1,295.00. Completing all the requirements and assignments will qualify you for a diploma in aromatherapy from The Northern Star College. Link to Sign Up for Advanced Aroma
The Pleasure Cruise Option
You could also take the Pleasure Cruise and receive the same information but not be obligated to do the projects or assignments or qualify for certification. The Pleasure Cruise costs $8,95.00 and is unavailable to full-time certificate or diploma students.
Link for Advanced Pleasure Cruise
You may also pay through PayPal or e-transfer.
The Free Cruise- Try Before You Buy- Link for Free Cruise
For administrative questions, email Catherine nsc@northernstarcollege.com If you have other questions about the course, you may ask Laurie at selfheal@telusplanet.net or Robert at scents@telusplanet.net
There are no refunds if you join us and commit to the aromatherapy program. The Practical Potions, Advanced Course is only available in an online format.
More About the Instructors:
Robert Rogers
Robert has been a student of plant medicine for over 40 years, including 18 years as a clinical herbalist. He is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany. Robert is the author of over sixty books on medicinal plants in Western Canada. Robert has taught plant medicine for over 40 years, from casual herb walks to university classes. He is a popular speaker with international experience. He has been described as a true “green man” with an affinity to nature and an avid fan of our indigenous plants and mushrooms.
Robert is steeped in all levels of the natural health industry, from organic farming and oil distillation to clinical work. He and his wife Laurie own Self Heal Distributing and Scents of Wonder essential oils.
Robert is the co-director of the Earth Spirit Medicine Program, and you can contact him at scents@telusplanet.net
Watch Videos With Robert- https://selfhealdistributing.com/videos/
You can also visit Robert at the Self Heal Distributing website at www.selfhealdistributing.com
Books By Robert Rogers
Visit Robert’s author page at
www.amazon.com/author/robertdalerogers
Books By Robert Dale Rogers
Laurie Szott-Rogers
My journey away from mainstream scents started as a child when the smell of cosmetics, cleaners and personal care products repelled me. I also had a great love of blending and creating “potions.”
Working with essential oils and plant devas has given me a fantastic aromatic palette to create. Aromatherapy has enhanced many aspects of my life, from washing my face with toning floral waters to creating an aromatic spa when I bathe. Aromatherapy has allowed me to dream up and manifest hundreds of potions and products. It has inspired me to write and teach to help others attune to their inner alchemist and create potions and products that express their authentic tastes and enhance their lives.
We are excited to take Practical Potions to those who feel the call to train in the sacred arts. The Practical Potions Apprentice Ship Adventure offers new, exciting learning possibilities from any location.
I have been an alternative health teacher for 35 years. Robert and I have had a wholesale aromatherapy line for over 35 years, and we have both been involved in all aspects of the business. Blending is still something I approach with passion.
More Background…..
Laurie is a certified aromatherapist, natural perfumer, dream worker, and flower essence practitioner. Laurie is the blend creator for Scents of Wonder Aromatherapy, which Laurie and Robert own. She directs Wise Woman Within, Intuitive Counselling Program, http://northernstarcollege.com/program/programs/intuitive-counselling-program/ at Northern Star College of Mystical Studies. selfheal@telusplanet.net
Visit Laurie at the Self Heal Distributing website at www.selfhealdistributing.com
Books by Laurie Szott-Rogers
Visit Laurie’s author page at
www.amazon.com/author/laurieszott-rogers
Books by Laurie Szott-Rogers
Other teachers on the journey
Bridgid, an ancient goddess. There are many animated guides, including Jo Anna, the tour guide; Don, the computer whiz; Jerry, the chemist; Trish, the botanical instructor; Jinny, the spa and beauty instructor; and Dr. Herb Botanic (not a medical doctor but an animated aromatherapist).
For administrative questions, you may email Catherine at nsc@northernstarcollege.com
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