CPD for Aromatherapists

Arthritis and aromatherapy

A 1-day workshop exploring the pathology of different types of arthritis, the essential oils that are most efficient to help arthritis and the massage techniques that can be used. Therapeutic massage techniques using gentle pressure point therapy on the spine is explored during this informative and practical day. Cost £80

Asthma and aromatherapy

A 1-day workshop to define the types of asthma and the appropriate use of essential oils. Treatment plans for both adults and children are given and discussed. Practical application skills are also taught, including a back and chest treatment, the use of pressure points and trigger points and inhalation methods. Contra-indications are also taught. Cost £80

Babies and children - childhood ailments and aromatherapy

A 1-day course exploring essential oils and massage as used for babies and children including information on toxicity, contra-indications and precautions. A range of childhood ailments and their treatment plans will be taught, including emotional and physical problems and how to choose and blend essential oils with relevant bases. Massage is demonstrated on a practice dummy, and the principles of massage for children are fully discussed. Cost £80

Cancer care and aromatherapy

A 1-day course taught by and experience clinical aromatherapist who works with cancer patients in a hospital setting. The pathology of different cancers, the care of clients and how essential oils can be used in the clinic and at home to alleviate presenting symptoms is taught. The course also explores different essential oil blends and application techniques that have been used in hospital and hospice settings with the approval of medical consultants. Cost £80

Care of the elderly

A 1-day course to determine which essential oils are best suited to the frail and elderly, and which methods of use are the most effective in cases of common ailments. A number of common ailments including incontinence, chest infection, leg ulcers and senility are discussed in detail and also the treatment plans and applications for each ailment in the light of individuality. Cost £80

Carrier oils - properties and uses

A 1-day course to explore the many and varied uses of carrier oils in the art of massage and therapeutic usage. Carrier oils are used in greater proportions in an aromatherapy treatment than essential oils and so it is important to understand their properties and benefits. Discover how to really value the importance of carrier oils and how to use them for subtle yet efficient healing effects on clients. Cost £80

Cellulite - clinical aromatherapy treatments

A 1-day course spent exploring the roots and causes of cellulite and its pathology in detail. Diet, lifestyle, exercise and the influence of the hormonal system will be explored. The afternoon will be a practical session including body masks, body brushing, occlusions and treatments using relevant aromatherapy essential oils and carriers. Cost £80

Chemistry of essential oils

A 2-day course that takes the student from basic levels to a competent level of understanding how chemical molecules in essential oils can affect pathological conditions in humans. The course is aimed at aromatherapists who seek a deeper understanding of the chemical composition of the tools of their trade (essential oils, hydrolats and carrier oils) and their many pharmacological effects on the human body. This course is a prerequisite for Licentiate Diploma Module 1. Cost £160

Essential Oil Profiles - a discovery day for more unusual oils

A fascinating day looking at unusual or little-used essential oils, such as Canadian balsam, helichrysum, birch, Spanish sage and more. An information-packed day with lots of new ideas for enhancing treatments. Learning more about the essential tools of your trade will enhance your clinical success. Cost £80

Facial work - clinical aromatherapy treatment

This 1-day course to teaches new facial treatments for different types of skin and various skin conditions. Several skin types will be discussed and skin problems explored for different client groups. A full skin analysis is shown and practiced and an explanation of how to blend your own facial oils, masks and creams for individual requirements is taught. There is also revision of professional cleansing, toning and moisturising techniques. Full facial massage is demonstrated and practiced. Cost £80

Fingerlift Facial Massage

This 2-day course teaches students how to use light finger-touch techniques to help delay and improve the signs of aging. Facials are often seen as a relaxing treatment to pamper a client, but this facial routine will not only pamper but will actively relax the facial muscles and help to tighten the skin of the face, neck and décolletage to give a rejuvenated appearance. Students look at the muscular structure of the face, neck and décolletage in order to help to understand how wrinkles can form and how to help prevent this. Tapping, stroking, lifting and other facial massage techniques will be taught to help increase the circulation of the face and to tone the muscles with the aim to help combat the signs of aging. Cost £160

Hydrolats

This 1-day course begins with the source of all life – water. Hydrolats are explained through history, through chemistry, through usage and through their properties. The course will teach about safety in application and administration and several hydrolats will be discussed in detail for clinical treatments. The hydrolats will be tasted and recipes and blends will be recommended to help various ailments and conditions. Cost £80

Pain management

A 1-day exploration of how aromatherapy, essential oils, and some herbal products and bases can affect the way we experience and control pain. Taught by a clinical specialist, this course is invaluable for those working with people in pain. The course explores different essential oil blends and application techniques that have been used in hospital and hospice settings with the approval of medical consultants. Cost £80

Pregnancy

This 1-day course explores fully the use of essential oils and aromatherapy techniques with pregnant women. Safety issues are clearly explained along with methods of use. The afternoon is devoted mainly to practical work using techniques that are suitable for all stages of pregnancy and also includes practical application for the birth-partner. Conditions experienced during pregnancy are discussed fully and recipes are given. Cost £80

Plant family days

A series of 1-day courses that explore the different healing properties of individual plant families, such as the Labiateae, Myrtaceae and Asterceae families, plus others. Only one family will be explored each day and the oils within that family will be blended in various ways to enhance the common qualities within the family. A fascinating experience that will link family properties and effects in synergistic blends. Cost £80

Skin and aromatherapy

The skin is a vital organ essential to life and good health , this is a 1-day intensive study of the structure of the skin and its pathology. An understanding of many skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, athlete’s foot etc) will be imparted and recipes for dealing with certain ailments will be discussed. Cost £80

Holistic foot care, incorporating Swiss reflex therapy

A 2-day course to introduce basic reflex point on the feet in order to help with client analysis and assessment. Swiss reflex is an amalgamation of Aromatherapy and Reflexology and was originally developed by Shirley Price. This excellent treatment is invaluable for the bed-bound and inactive and can also used for the elderly, infirm, pregnant and arthritic, and many more client groups. This practical course is suitable for aromatherapists who want to learn how to use essential oils through the reflex points of the feet to improve the energy and health of clients. It is taught alongside a leg and foot massage and also a pedicure treatment to offer the best care for feet. Cost £160

Warm wax therapy