for massage therapists and spa professionals
Course Details
This is a thorough introduction to aromatherapy and the use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes in a spa setting. It's designed with the beginner in mind. If you've always wanted to add aromatherapy to your practice, but have never studied it formally (or if it's been a very long time since you have) then this course is for you!
Course Content
Chapter 1: Introductions
- 1Private
- 2Private
Chapter 2: What is Aromatherapy?
- 1Private
- 2Private
- 3Private
Lecture 3: Homework: Worksheet 1
1 slide - 4Private
Chapter 3: History of Aromatherapy
- 1Private
- 2Private
- 3Private
Lecture 3: Homework: Worksheet 2
2 slides - 4Private
Chapter 4: Distillation, Extraction and Storage
- 1Private
- 2Private
- 3Private
Lecture 3: Homework: Worksheet 3
1 slide - 4Private
Chapter 5: Safe Use, Cautions, Contraindications, & Consultations
- 1Private
- 2Private
- 3Private
- 4Private
- 5Private
Chapter 6: Overview of Benefits
- 1Private
- 2Private
- 3Private
Lecture 3: Homework: Worksheet 4
2 slides
Chapter 7: Base Oils and Products
- 1Private
- 2Private
Chapter 8: Treatment Design
- 1Private
- 2Private
Chapter 9: Further Study
- 1Private
About Instructor
Su Gibson is an consultant, writer and lecturer at the university level. With an MBA in International Business, a BA in Psychology and over a decade of experience within the spa industry, she enjoys writing and teaching about all topics in health, spas and wellness.
She has written for magazines such as Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa, Massage Magazine, and Health Tourism Magazine, as well as contributed towards textbooks on Wellness and Spa Management.
Her certifications and licenses include Certified Hospitality Educator, Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master Therapist, and Continuing Education Provider.
You may read her full bio and connect with Su on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannelgibson
