PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Become a Trusted Cannabis Care Specialist
Empower your practice with evidence-based, clinically informed cannabis education, shaped by over a decade of consultation, development, and research.
This truly unique certification equips health and wellness professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to safely and effectively guide clients in the use of nutritional cannabis and plant medicine.
Who This Course Is For
This program is designed for professionals who feel called to expand their clinical toolkit through plant medicine, including:
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Wellness coaches and holistic therapists
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Naturopaths, herbalists, and nutritionists
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Mental health practitioners
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Integrative and complementary therapists
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Anyone supporting clients through holistic, plant-based, or functional medicine approaches
ONLINE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Why This Course Exists
For more than 10 years, our team has recognised the growing need for well-qualified, compassionate, and dedicated practitioners who can support clients using cannabis for optimal health and well-being.
Drawing on more than 30 years of combined experience in cannabis health, clinical practice, product development, and education, we created a program that brings together the science, the ethics, and the art of cannabis care.
This certification champions a collaborative field of plant medicine, one where collective knowledge, peer support, and shared wisdom benefit clients, practitioners, and the wider community.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
What We'll Cover
At the heart of the program is a deep exploration of the Endocannabinoid System, the body’s primary regulatory network, and its dynamic relationship with the cannabis plant.
Through 12 comprehensive modules, you’ll gain both foundational knowledge and practical skills to confidently recommend and support personalised cannabis protocols.
Topics span:
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Cannabinoid pharmacology and ECS physiology
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Clinical applications of THC, CBD and minor cannabinoids
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Assessment, titration, dosage, and product selection
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Contraindications, safety, and ethical practice
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Case studies, client communication, and documentation
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Integrating cannabis into holistic health frameworks
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Practitioner attributes, philosophy, and collaborative practice
Included in Your Certification
✔ Comprehensive 12-Module Training Package
Video presentations, written content, and assessments in each module.
✔ 24-Day Deepening Program
Your own guided experience using unique cannabinoid formulas and herbal teas from Natural Lore Wellness.
✔ Group Orientation with Nikki Freeburn
Setting the tone for connection, clarity and community.
✔ Ongoing Practitioner Support
Module webinars, interactive online sessions, and access to a Dynamic Learning Collective group chat.
✔ Access to The Portal (www.theportal.life)
A private, interactive online platform offering extended resources, case study sharing, community dialogue, and a continuously growing educational library.
✔ Membership to the Practitioner Collective
Your professional home for connection, collaboration, and continuing education.
✔ Learn at Your Own Pace—or Join the Intensive Stream
Flexible, practitioner-friendly pathways.
THE END RESULT
What You'll Walk Away With
Graduates of the Cannabis Care Practitioner Certification join a respected lineage of Natural Lore-trained practitioners recognised for:
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Professional standards in cannabis care
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Compassionate client-centred practice
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Applied endocannabinoid education
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Holistic assessment and protocol design
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Collaborative abilities within a plant medicine community
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A commitment to a life of learning
Most importantly, you’ll be confident and capable in guiding clients safely, ethically, and effectively through the world of medicinal cannabis.
Meet Your Educators
Your learning is guided by a team of pioneers in Australian cannabis education and plant medicine. Together, they bring decades of clinical experience, research, and practitioner training to ensure your education is grounded, practical, and deeply supportive.
Nikki Freeburn
Nikki is a formulator and educator who has developed unique cannabinoid and herbal tonic blends to support holistic health. Her work is inspired by years of client experience, ongoing collaboration with practitioners, and a deep connection to plant medicine.
BJ Futter
BJ is a passionate advocate for the idea that “Cannabis is Food” and a fundamental human right. His work focuses on re-education, empowerment, and restoring cannabis as a nutritional medicine to help reduce suffering and support healthier communities.
Dr Andrew Katelaris
Dr Katelaris has spent more than two decades advocating for legal, affordable, natural cannabis medicine in Australia. In recent years, he has been dedicated to helping children with intractable epilepsy after witnessing the profound challenges faced by affected families.
What People Are Saying
“For the past 3 years, I've been taking 300mg (of Tramadol) every day. Not good. The 24 day program changed my life. I have been pain free since day 12 and have not taken 1 painkiller since.”
Tamara, QLD
“Prior to healing, the life I had was honestly not worth living. Now, I am happy, healthy, loving, generous, and so filled with joy and gratitude for every moment of my existence.”
Rebecca, NSW
“My polio leg was mostly always swollen, red, and prone to infection due to these symptoms. Now, the circulation has improved out of sight, amazing result in just a few weeks.”
Margaret, ACT
“I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for years. Taking my oil every morning has led me to be more active. That all translates into my mental state going from mild depression to a more positive outlook on life”
Russell, NSW
Become a Leader in Modern Plant-Medicine
If you’re ready to enrich your practice, elevate your clients’ experience, and join a collaborative community of cannabis-literate practitioners, this certification is your next step.
Please reach out to us with an Expression of Interest and we'll respond within 48hrs to set up a time to chat.