Aromatherapy
Massage, Theory & Practice
18 Contact hours
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course will explore what aromatherapy is, the long history, current
research into efficacy and safety of aromatherapy, various pathways
through the mind and body, properties, precautions, quality, purity,
and common uses for different essential oils, proper handling, methods
of use, "apothecary" (mixing your own blends), and a variety
of methods for administration. Upon completion of this class participants
will be able to perform a full body, 80 minute aromatherapy massage
technique which targets the central nervous system, and begin using
basic essential oils for common health and well-being.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This course consists of classroom lecture, handouts, demonstrations,
abundant hands-on practice, question and answer sessions, and final
supervised practicals. Students will observe, receive and demonstrate
both an 80 minute Aromatherapy Massage, experience many different
essential oils and learn their healing properties, and mix their own
essential oil blend for use in their massage. Instructor will give
feedback during practice, and a written exam will be given at the
end of the class. Each student will complete a course evaluation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. verbalize the benefits of an aromatherapy massage on the central
nervous system, emotional body and mind
2. verbalize the benefits of at least 7 different essential oils,
as well as differentiate between 100% pure oils and those that are
not pure
3. verbalize the contraindications and cautions to consider for use
of essential oils
4. administer aromatherapy using steam, inhalation, and application
to CNS, and skin
5. mix a custom blend of essential oils in a carrier oil for use in
massage
6. "Essential Apothecary" - students will know key essential
oils to have on hand for basic health and well-being
7. perform an "Aromatherapy Massage" focusing on CNS in
both 60 and 80 minute sessions
8. demonstrate appropriate maintenance and care for essential oils
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Applicants must be a certified or licensed massage therapy practitioner
and must possess current liability insurance.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
All requirements must be met in order to receive a Certificate of
Achievement.
Students must attend the entire course, fulfill all learning outcomes,
pass a written exam with a score of 75% or above, and perform one
acceptable practical session: an 80 minute Aromatherapy Massage to
be witnessed by the instructor.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth G. Ward graduated from the Center for massage and Natural
Health in Asheville, NC and has worked in both therapeutic and world
class spa environments for 4 years. In addition to her 600 hours of
training in school, she has received extensive training and experience
in hot stone therapy, aromatherapy massage, reiki, foot reflexology,
neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release, hydrotherapy, pregnancy
care, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and a multitude of spa treatment therapies
such as body wraps and skin care. Beth holds licenses to practice
massage in North Carolina, Tennessee and is an NCBTMB Certified Practitioner.
Course Location & Schedule
Spa Grace, 2913 Boone's Creek Road. This facility is handicap accessible
and we will make the appropriate accommodations for the teaching learning
and examination processes, where possible. Participants must be able
to do body work utilizing a massage table. Class Size is limited to
four people per class to ensure maximum learning.
We hope to increase this in the future as we expand.
Next Course Date: TBA
REGISTRATION, COST & CANCELLATION
Spa Grace is currently under review by the NCTMB board to become an
approved provider. All participants will receive 18 full contact hours
which are NCTMB approved AFTER this instructor's approval is final
(this process will take about 4-6 months). Since these CEU's are not
immediately NCTMB approved, a discount will be given to every student
who enrolls before an approval provider number is granted.
Discount Course Fee: $175.00. Please bring: one set of twin
size sheets, paper and pencil, and any of your favorite essential
oils.
*After NCTMB Approval is final, the cost of this course will increase
to $275.00 per student. Payment in full is required at time
of registration for this course.
If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, you will receive a
full refund within two weeks of cancellation. If you withdraw with
a two week advance notice, you will receive a full refund, less a
$35.00 processing fee. Withdrawal from class 13 days or less, failure
to attend, or missing portions of a class do not constitute official
withdrawal and NO credit will be issued.
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