Aromatherapy and Reflexology

Course Code: AREF7

Duration: 6 months

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Description:

Aromatherapy & Reflexology is an insightful course which combines the principles and practices of aromatherapy with the therapeutic application of reflexology for the body (feet and hands). This course serves as a good introduction to both healing modalities (aromatherapy and reflexology) and will provide the student with a solid understanding of basic reflexology techniques.

What you will learn:

• Introduction to Aromatherapy: 1
• The History of Aromatherapy is explained
• Introduction to Aromatherapy
• The difference between essential oils and hydrosols is explained
• The Real Thing – Use Authentic Oils
• How essential oils work is explained
• Skin Patch Test
• Types of Aromatherapy

• Introduction to Aromatherapy: 2
• Exploring Aromatherapy
• How does Aroma affect us
• Holistic view to healing
• The Sense of Smell (Osmology)
• The Olfactory System: An Introduction
• The Limbic System
• The Skin
• Absorbing Essential Oils through the Skin
• Taking Care of your Skin
• Essential Oils to Get You Started: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Eucalptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet marjoram, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Rose absolute, Rosemary, Tea tree, Ylang Ylang
• Glossary of terms
• Rose Water - Practical exercise Exploring

• Essential Oils for Basic Blending
• Methods of production is explained
• The properties of essential oils are explained
• Carrier oils and their uses are explained
• Labelling and storage are explained
• Essential oil profiles of Lavender and Tea Tree are outlined in detail
• All aspects of introduction to Blending are explained
• Recipes to get you started are included
• The benefits of massage are outlined and explained
• Self-massage procedures are outlined and explained

• Aromatherapy and Reflexology: 
• Basic reflexology zones
• Zone therapy
• Meridians
• Basic reflexology techniques
• Basic hand reflexology
• General cautions
• Consultation process
• Consultation chart
• Questionnaire
• Consultation room