MAIDSTONE SCHOOL OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY

Tuition: Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39 - 48 Marsham Street , Maidstone , ME14 1HH Correspondence: 14 Sheppey Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9SL - Tel: Hannah Beames 01622 851641 or Karen Phipps 01634 685257

AROMATHERAPY (ITEC DIPLOMA)

This course is designed to enable the student to become qualified in Aromatherapy, the art of massage with essential oils.

Students will learn how to give their clients a safe, beneficial and professional aromatherapy treatment.

• History & Definition of Aromatherapy
• Why and how it works
• Therapeutic effects - physiological
• In depth knowledge of 40 essential oils
• Use, care and storage of oils
• A knowledge of carrier oils
• Philosophy of Complementary Medicine
• Introduction to other Natural Therapies (Herbalism, Homeopathy, Reflexology, Shiatsu etc).
• The holistic approach - treating the whole person
• Basic knowledge and recognition of skin types
• Integral Biology [i.e. how the body is affected by environmental and social factors)
• Simple blending of Essential Oils / Synergies
• Dangers of overdose and safety considerations
• Contraindications - possible reaction to treatment
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Consultations, Case Histories and Records
• Basic knowledge of accelerators: radiant heat/infra red

• Aromatherapy Massage - full body facial and scalp
• Frequency and Duration of Treatment (care to avoid overdose)
• Selection and blending of oils
• Other uses of essential oils
• Lymph Drainage and Pressure points
• Choice of essential oil - maximum 3 oils,
• Case studies histories 1O clients x 4 treatments each

Successful candidates will receive an ITEC AROMATHERAPY DIPLOMA