What We Offer

Feng Shui is for . . .

Those who wish to understand and enhance how home and office environments influence those who live and work there. The students work with residential and commercial environments. In advanced courses they learn to read the energy print of a space and explore the present and future possibilities it holds, including how to shift the energy so that it reflects and supports those living in the space.

This program tends to attract: Interior designers, architects, landscape designers and other artsy and aesthetic types.

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Earth Spirit Medicine is for . . .

Wholistic-minded people who wish to learn more about plant medicines. Students will learn about plant properties and techniques to use the plants therapeutically. Other courses connect students with the higher intelligence of both plants and clients. Students will also learn to make tinctures and beauty products. Herbology, aromatherapy, iridology and flower essences are specific courses offered. Students also learn the local “materia medica”.

This program tends to attract: People who have harbored an interest in natural medicine and have visited herbalists, iridologists etc and now wish to become one. Some have land and wish to grow, steam distill or wild-craft native medicines. This program may also appeal to students who currently work in, or own health food stores, young hippy or ecological types, natural healers, botanists, gardeners and closet alchemists.

NOTE: to become a professional, certified, herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild, 600 hours of case studies are needed after the program. To become certified in flower essences by the Flower Essence Society, additional longitudinal studies and projects are required. We are the only Canadian Institution with permission to aid this certification process. If the student wishes to apply they may do so after completing their 3- year diploma in Earth Spirit Medicine. There is always more learning to become experienced and maintain professional status. We encourage students to keep growing.

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Astrology is for . . .

Students gain understanding of their natal chart and learn about making conscious choice through the study of planetary cycles, which occur throughout one’s lifetime. There are now two streams to choose from within astrology, one puts an emphasis on astrological counseling techniques, the other on medical astrology.

This program tends to attract: students who are interested in the interconnectedness of the individual and universe. From the mundane to the spiritual, the study of astrology is for counselors, hobby astrologers, philosophers and anyone who wants to use it as a tool to improve their relationships, health, business.

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Intuitive Counseling is for . . .

Individuals who wish to tap into knowledge of the ancients through goddess wisdom, tarot and dreams. The program deepens student understanding of themselves and others. Modern techniques of dream interpretation, goddess psychology, personal mythology, chakras and tarot interpretation are also used. There is a strong emphasis on inner knowing and self trust.

This program tends to attract: Women who have explored the new age realm and are curious to learn more about archetypal wisdom and their own personal insights. Some are in the helping professions, such as nursing, teaching, counseling. Others are business owners, retirees or closet mystics.

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Hypnotherapy, a yearlong program, emphasizes . . .

Self-development and clarity of the hypnotherapist, as well as developing the skills necessary for private practice.

This program tends to attract: Individuals, counselors and psychologists who wish to use this skill to help clients relax, integrate and transform.

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Integrative Therapies (General Studies) is for . . .

The Integrative Therapies aspect of the diploma program includes a variety of mini courses to deepen Northern Star Students self-knowing and skills to
work with clients. Students attend a variety of classes from ethics and communication to how to work co-operatively in a sacred circle. General Studies also provides exploration into mystical courses complementary to each students modality. Subjects such as crystal and stone helpers,meditation, breath work, archetypal wisdom and reincarnation are discovered.

The program inspires a depth of personal discovery and self awareness for novice to advanced students of alternative therapies. All Northern Star
Diploma students are required to take the Integrative Therapies, (General Studies) program. Interested individuals not enrolled in the program may also sign up for some subjects.