Aromatherapy Diploma
Module One comprises a 5 day classroom based practical study of therapeutic massage with an introduction to aromatherapy blending and finishing with a session to make your own cleansers, toners, lotions and creams.
Day One of the Aromatherapy Diploma with Jan Benham FFHT MIFPA
Introduction to essential oils and their uses
AM Introduction to Aromatherapy, definition, history, effects, storage, basic properties, uses of essential oils, carrier oils properties. Homework
PM Practical, Aromatherapy blending practical exercise one, practical exercise two. Aromatherapy facial cleanse and tone on a model. making toners with hydrolats for dry and oily skin. Restorative moisturiser cream.
A highlight for me was for the four students each making the same blend and then comparing their impressions of their own and others blends and the success of differant blending techniques. very motivating.
Day Two today. Theory AM. A&P theory and practical. PM Practical back massage shoulder massage.
Day Three Today. Theory AM. Blending exercise. Therapeutic cross reference chart. Carrier oils. PM Practical scalp massage meridian lines and points. Back of legs massage. Using the day one massage blend. Putting it together. Cleanse and tone. Back massage. Back of legs massage. Turnover. Moisturise. Shoulder massage. Scalp massage.
Day 4 today. Theory AM. Blending homework. The first 12 essential oils Practical PM. Front of legs massage. Foot massage. Arms massage and hands massage, oil blend onto the face and facial. Bringing it all together. Aspects of other massage.
Day 5 today. Theory AM. Client consultation. Chemistry. Practical PM. 12 step aromatherapy massage. Assessment and Level One Bodywork Certificate. The Course finished with a make your own session of cleansers, toners, lotions and creams.
Step 7
Shoulders and facial
All 10 steps
