Aromatherapy: Restoring Emotional Balance

E1044 - Massage CE Program - 10 CE Hour(s)

The first aromatherapy guide to synthesize Eastern and Western approaches to restoring emotional and mental health. Learn how to help clients improve a wide range of emotional and mental complaints through the application of essential oils. This course describes oils' subtle energies and psychotherapeutic properties combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, including the 5 elements and acupressure. The course text explains the esoteric and energetic healing properties of 40 essential oils and shows how they can be used to manipulate qi, the body's vital energy, to stimulate healing from negative emotional and mental states.

In this course, you will:

identify essential oils that should not be used under any circumstances
learn precautions for providing aromatherapy to infants, children, pregnant women and people who have sensitive skin
find the best methods of purchasing and storing essential oils
recognize how essential oils work on the brain to affect the mind and how they complement massage and bodywork
review the basics of using essential oils along with Oriental Medicine and astrological principles
identify the therapeutic properties and most valuable uses of some popular essential oils
learn how to blend oils for restoring emotional and spiritual balance
determine the essential oils and bodywork techniques that are recommended to relax the nerves, settle the mind, calm and reassure, improve thinking and memory and boost morale
determine the essential oils and bodywork techniques that are recommended to reduce anger, empower and uplift the spirit and encourage love and connection

Easy-to-reference charts and full-color illustrations teach simple aromatherapeutic massage and acupressure techniques that restore balance to the body and psyche.

Student Reviews

I loved this course. I had difficult time putting the book down.

- Elaine L. Dabbs Licensed Massage Therapist. North Las Vegas,NV

Found the course very informative and interesting. Very much liked the approval of emotions since it comes up frequently.

- Connie Highsmith

The linking of aromatherapy with energy work is very empowering for me - and holds much promise for more effective bodywork.

- Kathleen Bowman, NCTMB, LMT, Therapeutic Massage/Shiatsu/Reiki

This is a great course that breaks down the history, foundations, uses, and results of each essential oil. It is a helpful tool when using aromatherapy in massage sessions to address the clients specific physical or emotional need.

- Kathy Holcombe, LMBT

I've been practicing professionally for 10 years and found this aromatherapy course a breath of fresh air in its unique approach of applying TCM principles.

- Tracy, LMBT, Asheville, NC

The depth of this course was good and challenging.

- Twyla Wallace

Materials

Text - 191 pages
Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 10

Tuition: $120

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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