Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • About Your Teacher

    • Definition and History of Aromatherapy

    • Benefits of Integrating Aromatherapy into Massage Therapy
  • 2

    Fundamentals of Essential Oils

    • What is an essential oil?

    • Origin & Sustainability

    • Extraction Methods

    • Chemical Families

    • Methods of Absorption: How Essential Oils Work

    • How to Identify Pure and Authentic Essential Oils
  • 3

    Essential Oil Safety & Guidelines

    • Best Practices

    • Safe Topical Application

    • Safe Inhalation & Diffusion

    • Overexposure & Contraindications

    • Sun Safety

    • Storage & Shelf Life Guidelines

    • Safe Use With Children

    • Safe Use During Pregnancy & the Elderly

    • Practitioner Safety
  • 4

    20 Essential Oil Profiles

    • Exploring Essential Oils: Profiles of 20 Botanical Extracts

    • Cedarwood

    • Cypress

    • Eucalyptus

    • Frankincense

    • Geranium

    • Grapefruit

    • Lavender

    • Lemon

    • Lemongrass

    • Marjoram

    • Mandarin

    • Patchouli

    • Peppermint

    • Roman Chamomile

    • Rose

    • Rosemary

    • Spearmint

    • Sweet Orange

    • Tea Tree

    • Vanilla
  • 5

    Fundamentals of Carrier Oils

    • What is a carrier oil?

    • Best Carrier Oil For Aroma Massage

    • Carrier Oil Guide
  • 6

    Dilution & Formulation

    • Dilution

    • Dilution Chart

    • Practical Formulation
  • 7

    Blending

    • Blending

    • Aromatic Notes & Fragrance Wheel

    • Morphological Blending

    • Steps to Begin Blending Oils

    • Creating Your First Blend
  • 8

    Hydrosols

    • Hydrosol

    • Exploring Hydrosols: Aromatherapy's Gentle Allies

    • Hydrosols in Practice: Creative Ways to Incorporate Aromatic Waters
  • 9

    Client Consultation

    • Understanding Your Client: A Guide to Effective Consultations
  • 10

    Scope Of Practice

    • Essential Oils in Practice: Navigating Boundaries with Confidence

    • Defining Your Scope: Essential Guidelines for Practice
  • 11

    Business Considerations

    • Aromatherapy Retail Products

    • Pricing Aromatherapy into Sessions

    • Strategies for Successful Aromatherapy Marketing
  • 12

    Aroma Stick Recipe

    • Aroma Stick Personal Inhaler
  • 13

    Aroma Bath Salt Recipe

    • Aromatherapy Bath
  • 14

    Aroma Roll On Recipe

    • Aromatherapy Roll On
  • 15

    24 Bonus Diffuser Recipes

    • Enhance Your Space: Bonus Diffuser Recipes for Stress Relief, Focus, and More

    • 4* Invigorating & Uplifting Blends

    • 4* Clean & Fresh Blends

    • 4* Calm & Relaxing Blends

    • 4* Focus Blends

    • 4* Stress Away Blends

    • 4* Grounding & Balancing Blends
  • 16

    Continuing On Your Aromatherapy Journey

    • Continuing Education
  • 17

    Supplementary Materials

    • Resource List: Books

    • Flo Aromatherapy Supplies
  • 18

    Conclusion

    • Closing Reflections

    • Contact Info

    • Survey

    • Bibliography

    • Copyright Policy
  • 19

    Printable Files

    • Downloads
  • 20

    Quiz

    • Quiz