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

Aromatherapy and Reflexology