All my Diplomas and Certificated Courses are accredited and approved by I.P.T.I. Independent Professional Therapists International.
The Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Diplomas are also recognised by the FHT
Aromatherapy Diploma
Syllabus
History and principles of Aromatherapy
Techniques, theory and contraindications to giving a massage
The study of 71 essential oils covering their:
Application
Storage and handling
Mixing, blending and dosage
Methods of extraction
Top, middle and base notes of oils
What essential oils do
Essential oil contraindications
Toxicity, irritation and sensitisation
Adaptogen essential oils
Synergesic blends
Technical terms for essential oils
Setting up your treatment room
Do’s and don’t’s of massage
Personal hygiene
Client care
Therapist attitude
What not to do when giving a treatment
Client consultations
Client consultation form and its importance
Your responsibility under the Data Protection Act
The study of 24 carrier oils
Basic everyday problems that can be treated
Stress and how it affects both your client and yourself as a therapist
Counselling techniques
Business planning and management
Health and safety
Nutrition, vitamins and minerals
Codes of ethics and practice
Course Structure and Training
A brief interview will be required before your acceptance on the course.
You will be required to attend 15 training days
You will be required to submit regular homeworks.
Pass 3 exams:
Massage (practical)
Theory (written)
*Anatomy and Physiology (written)
You will have up to 3 months after your exams to submit 60 hours of client assessments/case studies before the award of your Diploma.
One certificate for Aromatherapy and another for *Anatomy and Physiology
The 3 months also allows you time to re-sit any exam which you might not have passed
Your course fees include your tuition, exam fees, training manuals, oils and sundries required during training.
Fees
An initial non-refundable deposit and then payments by installements to cover the total fee of £1,800
*If you do not hold a Anatomy and Physiology certificate recognised by The Natural Approach, you will be required to attend our certificated course. Please ask for our syllabus and fees
Clinical Aromatherapy Diploma
Syllabus
The lymphatic system and Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology. To cover feet, hands and face (Certificated)
*Reiki I (Certificated)
Metamorphosis Therapy (Certificated)©
Lomi Lomi massage (Certificated)
Letter to the Dr.
The skin
91 essential oils, their sub-groups and chemistry
15 carrier oils
20 Hydrosols/floral waters
Babies and children, oils and massage technique
Pregnancy, oils and massage technique
Menopause
Over 60’s
PMT/PMS
Men
Radiesthesia (pendulum/dowsing)
Kinesiology
Internal application of Essential Oils and carrier oils
Psychotherapy and the role of essential oils
The meridians
Yin-Yang
The chakras
Crystals
Energetics and vibrations of essential oils
Course Structure and Training
A brief interview will be required before being accepted on the course
You will be required to submit regular homeworks.
You will be required to attend 30 training days
Pass 8 exams.
Clinical Lymphatic Drainage Massage (Practical)
Body scanning and alternative treatments (Practical)
General theory exam (Written)
Essential Oils and carrier oils (Written)
Reflexology and Metamorphosis Therapy (Practical)
Reflexology and Metamorphosis Therapy (Written)
Lomi Lomi Massage (Practical)
*Plus complete any course work, case studies etc in relation to your Reiki studies.
You will have up to 3 months after your exams to submit 100 client case studies for Aromatherapy and 100 client case studies for Reflexology before the award of your Diploma.
*Please see Reflexology Diploma for detailed break down.
The 3 months also allows you time to re-sit any exams which you might not have passed
Your course fees include your tuition fees, exam fees, training manuals, oils and sundries required during training.
Fees
An initial non-refundable deposit, and then regular installements to cover the total fee of £2,800
*Reflexology. If you are already a practising Reflexologist £500 will be deducted from the cost of your course as long as the Reflexology Diploma you hold meets core curriculum standards.
*If you do not hold a Anatomy and Physiology certificate recognised by the Natural Approach, you will be required to attend our certificated course. Please ask for our syllabus and fees
Essential Oil Practitioner Diploma
Besides studying 71 Essential Oils, 6 Carrier Oils and 3 Hydrosols, you will also learn how to mix and blend the oils, add them to carrier products such as base oils and creams and hydrosols. You will learn how to dowse and muscle test for the appropriateness of the 'prescription'. You will learn which oils are appropriate for babies, children, pregnancy, the elderly and men. You will learn which oils are appropriate to deal with emotional, mental, relationship, physical and people's dreams and aspirations. Most importantly you will learn the contraindications of the essential oils, and thereby mix and blend essential oils safely for each individual client.
The course will require you to submit homeworks which will include your own essential oil directory by the time you sit your exam.
You will need to submit 80 case studies, which you will have up to 3 months after your exam to submit before the award of your certificate.
You will be required to sit a 3 hour written exam.
The course includes your tuition, examination fees, course material including 'sniffy sticks' of the Essential Oils.
Cost: £1,100. After initial non-refundable deposit to cover course materials, the remainder of your fees can be paid in instalments.
*You MUST hold a recognised Certification in Anatomy and Physiology. If you do not have one, an Anatomy and Physiology course is available via the Natural Approach at a cost of £400. You can study your A&P alongside your Essential Oil Diploma
KaHuna bodywork (Lomi Lomi) Massage Post Graduate Certification
KaHuna is a shamanic practice from Hawaii and within its practice and principles there is Lomi Lomi massage.
This is a massage technique that principally uses the whole arm, not just the hands, in long and short sweeping movements over the entire body.
The therapist enters an almost meditative state so as to connect with the client not just physically but also on a spiritual level. The movements can be fast and slow.
For the client, not only does the physical body totally relax, but the mind goes into a non-thinking meditative state.
As a therapist you will need to be physically fit and agile. You have to be a massge therapist of Level 3 or above and hold a Natural Approach recognised Anatomy and Physiology Certificate.
This is a two day certificated training course for up to 4 people.
I am available to
travel to teach if there is a group of 4 minimum, although this will incur slightly higher costs depending on distance. Please enquire.
This course has 6 CPD points and is £180.
Cost includes notes, certificate and light refreshments.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Post Graduate Certification
This is a Post Graduate CPD training course in Lymphatic Drainage massage which takes place over 3 days and one evening. You have to be a
practicing massage therapist and hold a level 3 A&P certification.
Over the 3+ days you will...
#1 Revise the Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology of the Lymphatic System
#2 Learn how to carry out a full body, including face, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, which takes an hour and a half to complete on a client.
#3 You will also learn about 10 Essential Oils which are of most benefit to support the Lymphatic System and how to make a blend for your massage routine.
It is an intensive course, so be prepared for 3+ days of hard mental and physical training.
The cost of this Post Graduate Certificated course is £500. After your initial non-refundable deposit payments for the remainder of the course can be made in installments. The fees include training,
all handouts and your certification which carries 10 CPD points.
Swedish Massage Diploma
(Classical Massage)
This is a 10 day Swedish Massage Course where you will look at the history and principles of massage, the techniques, theory and contraindications to giving a massage. You will also cover setting up your treatment room, do’s and don’t’s of massage, personal hygiene, client care, therapist attitude, what not to do when giving a treatment, client consultation form and its importance, your responsibility under the Data Protection Act, basic everyday problems that can be treated, stress and how it affects both your client and yourself as a therapist, counselling techniques, business planning and management, health and safety, nutrition, vitamins and minerals, codes of ethics and practice and much more.
You will also study 8 carrier oils and when best to use each or in combination.
You will be required to submit regular homeworks.
You will sit a written and practical exam.
You will have up to 3 months after sitting your exams to submit 40 case studies if you have not already done so before the award of your Diploma.
A short interview will be required before your acceptance on the course.
If you do not already hold an Anatomy and Physiology certificate you will also be required to complete this course as well. Details of the A&P can be found below.
Course fees including your tuition, exam fees, training manuals, oils and sundries required during training.
Cost: After an initial non-refundable deposit, payments can be made in installments to cover the overall cost of £1,200.
Reflexology Diploma (incorporating 54 Essential Oils)
You will be exempt from the *Anatomy and Physiology training and exam if you already hold a recognised certificate.
Your course fees include your tuition, exam fees, training manuals and sundries required during training.
Cost: After an initial non-refundable deposit you can make installment payments to cover the £1,600. A brief interview will be required before your acceptance on to the course.
*If you do not hold a recognised Anatomy and physiology certificate, please see my A&P course for details.
Facial Reflexology Post Graduate Certification
This is a 1 day certificated course for Reflexology Practitioners.
This course is available 1on1 or small group (Max 6) basis.
Cost: 1on1 or groups in Cheltenham £150. For groups at other UK locations fee starts from £175 depending on distance and amount of students on the course.
6 CPD points.
Metamorphosis Therapy© Post Graduate Certification
Metamorphosis Therapy© is a simple and deeply profound approach to personal transformation for the client aided by the therapist. It is concerned with addressing specific symptoms or problems. There is no need for practitioners to know about your personal medical history, but it does help! It is gentle and can be deeply relaxing. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with other conventional medicine or complementary therapies.
Spread over 2 days training you will learn how to carry out the treatment on the spinal reflex of the feet, head and spine.
The course is suitable and a very useful 'add on' therapy for Massage therapists, Reflexologists and Energy workers.
Our spine acts like a computer data bank of everything positive and negative that has happened to us from birth to current day. Metamorphosis Therapy© releases any negative blockages which impinge, through conditioning, on our daily lives. On a deeper level it will also release any trauma or negativity from conception to birth. On yet another level again, it will also release any past life trauma's.
On the course you will learn to integrate your other therapies when appropriate, and learn how to counsel clients and provide effective support when necessary.
There will be a practical exam and a short written exam before the award of your certificate.
Cost: £200. A non-refundable deposit of £50 will be required with the remaining £150 due before the start of the course.
Thermo-Auricular Therapy Post Graduate Certification
Thermo Auricular Therapy, or more commonly known as Hopi Ear Candling, has many health benefits including easing sinus congestion, earache, headaches, migraines and sometimes allergies.
On this 2 day course you will not only learn how to carry out a treatment safely, you will also learn how to carry out a very specific Sinus Drainage Massage Technique. You will learn why it is important to carry out the massage both before and after the ear candling. You will learn about various ear, nose and throat ailments and how this treatment works in alleviating the symptoms. You will learn the basic Anatomy of the ear. You will also learn the contraindications to this therapy.
You will be required to complete homework and have case studies completed before the second day of your course.
Fees: £200. A £50 deposit secures your place on the course.
Essential Oils for Pregnancy & Childbirth
Post Graduate Certification
This is a 2 day certificated post graduate course for massage therapists, doulas, midwives and others involved in the maternity field who wish to learn which oils can be safely used at which stages during pregnancy and during delivery and for aftercare.
On the first day you will be introduced to each of the oils and learn what each oil is appropriate for.
On the second day we will be looking at mixing and blending for each stage during pregnancy, which oils can be used during birthing and oils that can be used postpartum. At each stage we will be looking at typical situations that arise and which oils would be best suited for treatment and the best way to use them.
You will be required to hand in 3 client case studies who have each received 3 treatments before the award of your certificate.
Your certificate will carry 6 CPD points
Cost £200. £50 non-refundable deposit secures your place with the remainder due on the first day of your course.
Essential Oils for Winter Wellness
This is an interactive online workshop for 2 hours every fortnight which will cover lesser known, but incredibly effective Essential Oils that will help you through the winter months.
These 3 workshops are suitable for the lay-person and Aromatherapists alike who want to explore and know more about these oils which are Copaiba, Fir Needle, Flouve, Fragonia, Katafray, Kunzea, Lentisque (Mastic) Manuka, Monarda, Peru Balsoam, Plai, Ravensara, Rosalina, Schinus Molle and Turmeric.
If you are an Aromatherapist you will get a CPD certification so you can add these oils to your practice.
Once you have registered and paid the fee I will send out 17 'sniffy sticks', one for each of the oils you will be studying so you can experience them during each class.
You will learn how to combine these oils with the more common known oils to make blends to treat common winter ailments, including emotional problems, for you and all your family safely and effectively.
The cost of this course is £95
Kuan Yin doh
Kuan Yin is much more than a healing energy we can call upon to help ourselves and others. She is a friend we can talk to, she does not make us any greater or more 'special'. She helps us to improve what is already within us. In fact Kuan Yin doh is a way of life. By inviting and just simply asking for her presence, or for an answer to a situation or problem, she will respond.
Her energy will make you feel centred, full of love, peace and grace, and this only comes about through your own personal honesty and integrity. I wish I could tell you that by integrating Kuan Yin into your life you will never experience another negative incident or stressful situation, or a heart rendering emotion. I cannot, for we live in the physical world. But what I can tell you is that when such situations arise, Kuan Yin will be there as a friend you can rely on, who will give you honest answers, and can give you great comfort in your hours of need. By the simple law of physics of like attracts like, if you live your life from this point of love, grace and honesty, you will attract more of the same.
This is a beautiful, profound and joyful 4 day course which takes place one day a month over 4 months.
On the first 3 days you will be attuned yo Kuan Yin's energies. You will learn how to give healing both physically and absently. You will learn how to use her beautiful blend of Essential OIls both for yourself and for healing others. You will experience her personal message to you through a deep channeling meditation journey.
You will need to return on the 4th month to show your competence in practicing healing on others both physically and absently by handing in 12 case studies. You will channel Kuan Yin, and we will complete the day with a dedication and joint signing of your certificate.
Cost: £500 covers your course manual, a 10ml bottle of Kuan Yin healing oil and your certificate. Light refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
A non-refundable deposit of £100 secures your place.
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Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Diploma
This is a LIVE online tutorial course, but is also available 'face to face' in classroom, and is also taught alongside any of the other courses you might be studying.
The course will cover all 10 major systems of the body: Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Nervous, Immune, Muscular, Skeletal, Endocrine, Digestive and Urinary.
We will also be covering the pathologies (illnessess and diseases) of each system.
The live online course is taught over 5 two hour sessions via zoom, with a further 3 hours as and when required during your studies.
You will be required to complete comprehensive homeworks between each module and pass a 3 hour written exam before the award of your certificate.
Each session will be recorded and you will receive a link so that you can review each class session. If you happen to miss a session you will still receive the recording.
Cost: £400 which will cover tuition, comprehensive course manual and examination fees. A £50 non-refundable deposit is required, the remaining course fees can be paid in installments.
Our course meets the required standard as set out on the National Core Curriculum.
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