Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a wonderful, nourishing experience.  Aromatherapy is also a powerful therapeutic treatment which combines the essential oils of plants with massage. Aromatherapy relaxes and lifts mind, body and spirit.

Aromatherapy can help with a range of conditions e.g. PMS, skin problems, depression, respiratory ailments, insomnia or anxiety. Aromatherapy is used to treat sprains and strains, headaches, digestive problems and sinusitis. Regular aromatherapy treatments will boost the immune system, raise energy and levels and instill well being.

This four day course comprises:

• Two days to learn theory, the routine and practice technique
• One day to review theory and technique + time for practice
• You will be required to complete and record 20 hours of case studies ie treat 4 people five times, or 5 people 4 times.
• One assessment day

Please note - a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology (or equivalent) is a requirement for this course.  Amethyst offer a home study email course in A&P which can be studied at the same time as your Aromatherapy Diploma.

Course objectives: 

Course objectives: 

·         History and benefits of Aromatherapy

·         Your working environment, Health & Safety, COSHH regulations

·         Code of Practice & Insurance for therapists 

·         Consultation procedure including Contra-indications

·        Contra-actions and Aftercare advice

·         Carrier oils

·         Knowledge and safe use of 30 Essential Oils

·         Use of Essential oils in Pregnancy

·         The Aromatherapy Treatment

·         Other Methods of using Essential oils

·         Anatomy & Physiology specific to Aromatherapy