Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma (IFA accredited)

Learn how to be an aromatherapist who is confident in the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required to be able to practise professionally, and give an aromatherapy treatment that is relevant to the client‘s needs. You‘ll know how to use essential oils, massage and other methods of applying essential oils, as a way to positively enhance the client‘s wellbeing.

What is covered on the course?
Aromatherapy massage
Profiles of 69 essential oils
How to apply the essential oils
How essential oils are extracted from plants
Essential oil science: chemistry of essential oils and how they work
Blending: creating individual, appropriate and therapeutic blends
Safety and contraindications - when not to use essential oils
Carrier oils and their therapeutic use
Consultations, treatment planning and aftercare advice
Clinic sessions: experience working with 'real' clients
Common conditions affecting various systems of the body
Basic botany
Principles of Aromatherapy
Pregnancy and Aromatherapy
History of Aromatherapy
Subtle Aromatherapy: developing intuition and using essential oils on the subtle body

The course is accredited by International Federation of Aromatherapists (Course Registration number: 04/08/165). The IFA was founded in 1985 and was the first Aromatherapy organisation of its kind. It is a worldwide organisation for professional aromatherapists, and upholds a high standard of training in the profession.)

How long is the course?
If you already have a qualification in massage, the Aromatherapy Diploma is 20 days over 8 months.

If you're new to massage and aromatherapy, the Diploma is 42 days over about 16 months, which includes the anatomy, physiology, pathology, holistic massage and the theory and practice of aromatherapy.