Blending Aromatherapy Oils

[amyjade]

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone knew a good course where I would be able to get insurance to blend my own oils? I did NVQ so we were taught how to blend but are only qualified to use pre blended.

Oh Also, I don't really want to do a course where massage is part of it because I know how to do that, I just want to blend!

Thanks guys

 

[Pinkbunny28]

I've been looking into this too. Decided to buy a book that tells you exactly how to make specific blends for certain ailments. I'll post which one it is when I get home. I do wonder about the insurance though so even if it's just a course for 2/3 hrs just to cover my insurance as I know how to blend just need a silly piece of paper! x

 

[Pinkbunny28]

Aromatherapy the essential blending guide by Rosmary Caddy I got it on amazon for about £8 x

 

[tiggerlady]

Its a good book if you want to use aromatherapy on yourself. As soon as you use your own blends on or around clients it becomes an insurance issue.sorry! You do need to be qualified to use aromatherapy as you are using what is, in essence, plant hormones. The effect on people can be quite dramatic as it goes straight into the bloodstream,hence the need to do a course in it. There's chemistry involved too..more than you might think..dilution strengths and certain oils cannot be used on people with certain ailment etc etc. Its a fascinating subject and I loved it! Have a word with your local college..if they don't do a specific couse, they may know of somewhere that does..good luck xx

 

[amyjade]

Thanks ladies, will defo get that book!
I was looking at the ITEC course but just the thought of doing 60 case studies =0! The only other decent course I found was around £5K, I thought that was slightly excessive...

 

[jujojones]

the blending of aromatherapy oils is not as simply as just doing a few hours course, there is a reason that many courses require 60 case studies etc! you can dramatically affect a persons health by using the right blend of oils (for the better and the worse - if you dont know what your doing lol)

Ive just completed a degree specialising in aroma for integrative health and after two years i still dont feel i know enough!

aromatherapy has been proven to have a dramatic effect on the body - as said before - this is do to the complex interactions between the chemical constituents of different oils with each other and bodily systems! these are the basics of the things you need to know .
if you did want to pre blend your own i would recommend doing a course- i know you dont want to do the massage again, but you never know you might learn something new¬ i know i did even after massaging for years!

insurance wise - its going to be a no no until your fully qualified, andits just not worth the risk!

not to be horrid but i kinda hope there are no courses that allow someone to get qualified in a few hours as it lowers the standard of professionalism that so many aromatherapists have tried to build up over recent years! (ok im off my soap box now) lol!

as tiggerlady said before - its a fascinating subject and you will love it! well worth a go!! good luck!!

 

[Embellir]

I'm in the same boat, just sticking to pre blended at the moment which feels like cheating!!
My college does one which is a year long, not sure I want to commit to a year at the moment and I don't get a lot of interest in aroma massage, maybe in a few years though
X

 

[jujojones]

I'm in the same boat, just sticking to pre blended at the moment which feels like cheating!!
My college does one which is a year long, not sure I want to commit to a year at the moment and I don't get a lot of interest in aroma massage, maybe in a few years though
X

your no cheating! lol! if you have an interest in it i would defo go for it! :green: best thing i ever did ! i love essential oils! io literally use them for everything! cleaning, health care, skin care - getting rid of my spots! lol!

 

[hippy-chick]

there are courses out there, I teach it over 2 days with an additional day for those who wish to learn a new massage routine.

 

[Pinkbunny28]

I agree there would def be a hell of a lot to learn. The only reason I wanted a short course is because all I want to do is use recipes to make pre blended oils. Does that make sense? I don't plan on being a complete aromatherapist, just be able to offer a little more than a standard aromatherapy massage with pre blended oils bought from a wholesalers so that I know the oils I'm using are ok for the client and to be able to treat a few ailments, not loads but a few

In other words I guess I want to be able to use my own pre blended oils on clients and be insured. This doesn't mean that I will call myself an aromatherapist just that I'll be able to tailor my massages a little better.

 

[Embellir]

your no cheating! lol! if you have an interest in it i would defo go for it! :green: best thing i ever did ! i love essential oils! io literally use them for everything! cleaning, health care, skin care - getting rid of my spots! lol!

I did think about that, I could use it in more areas such as facials and maybe pedis as well. Got so much training and product training coming up I don't know if I can take it all in lol

Kim x

 

[tiggerlady]

Hahahh! I'm not the only one who mixes potions to clean kitchen worktops etc then!! I dont go on holiday without a basic few oils in my suitcase either!!!:wink2:
I appreciate what you're trying to do Pinkbunny, but as we all know, a bit of dabbling isn't something you can often do in the beauty/holistic field..Its a bit like me saying ok..I'll do facials (not trained in'em) and all is good for a while, but when a client has a baaaad reaction to a product and her face gets very sore (or worse, as mine did when I had one at college) then things get very awkward when they try and sue you, cos you dont have qualifications and insurance.
Aromatherapy can trigger all sorts of reactions, some very serious indeed when used in the wrong way. The preblended ones are done in safe dilutions and safe blends of oils..Eve Taylor do several different ones and they're very good. Its not cheating, but a sensible alternative if you dont want to do a whole course.....xx

 

[agedog1]

O.K. First I do NOT recommend you do aromatherapy on you clients unless you have been certified. 2nd. To get a good look at whether you want to be an aromatherapist I suggest this book: Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics by Jimm Harrison, publisher is Milady. Best price for this book is probably Amazon.

It is very important to know the chemistry (behind using essential oils)when it comes to aroma therapy (yes I know everyone hates chemistry), but the book I mentioned above will assist you in deciding whether aromatherapy is for you. I guess I forgot to mention this is the college text book used by several college's and universities.

As for schools I would suggest Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy It is run by Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt which is one of the number one Aromatherapy Chemist in the world.

I do NOT suggest those schools who pay a fee to become "Recognized Armomatherapy Schools" by some organization or another, not only do the schools pay a fee to these organizations each teacher of the school must also belong to the organization and pay to belong.

Dr. Schnaubelt's school is one of the oldest and most recognized in the U.S.

As for Essential Oils there are six classifications:


SIMPLES Grown and processed according to the "Syndicat Inter Massif Pour La Production EtL'Eonomic Des Simple". These oils are guaranteed of biodynamic quality.

Demeter: Grown and processed accordiing the the DEMETER organization for organic farming

WILD: gathered in the wild

C/Org: Certified organic by such organizations as Ecocert or AB

g & a Genuine and authentic. Pure, natural and complete. Not redistilled (or rectified); and grown and processed under conditions that assure maximum authenticity.

Vintage: an oil from a certain bathch/year/and specific location

Essential oils can be quite expensive. If your buying say Rose oil and your paying $10.00 for 5ml then it is not a true Rose Oil a true rose oil example here is Rosa damascena will run from $125 to $150 for 5ml.

Hope I've given you something to think of.

Chere

PS excuse the spelling and grammer errors am busy getting ready for work

 

[jujojones]

Hahahh! I'm not the only one who mixes potions to clean kitchen worktops etc then!! I dont go on holiday without a basic few oils in my suitcase either!!!:wink2:
I appreciate what you're trying to do Pinkbunny, but as we all know, a bit of dabbling isn't something you can often do in the beauty/holistic field..Its a bit like me saying ok..I'll do facials (not trained in'em) and all is good for a while, but when a client has a baaaad reaction to a product and her face gets very sore (or worse, as mine did when I had one at college) then things get very awkward when they try and sue you, cos you dont have qualifications and insurance.
Aromatherapy can trigger all sorts of reactions, some very serious indeed when used in the wrong way. The preblended ones are done in safe dilutions and safe blends of oils..Eve Taylor do several different ones and they're very good. Its not cheating, but a sensible alternative if you dont want to do a whole course.....xx

totally agree with this! try using an expanded range of pre blended! this will also keep your insurers happy! lol!!

(ps the oils you get from the wholesalers are not the best quality and are not 'true' oils, often being synthetic versions of an oil, which is kind of not the point of using oils! at least using a good quality pre blended range you know your giving the client what they deserve! x

 

[Pinkbunny28]

Oh I'm not planning on doing anything to clients unless I'm insured, I refuse to take any risks but I like to try things out. Never know, might not be my cup of tea. Thanks for all the info everyone x

 

[agedog1]

As for pre-blend Only Yourx has some pre-blends but they may be discontinuing soon.

On another note: I only use Aromatherapy on my Face and Nail Clients.

There is a whole different area for wellness.

Some of you might not know this but it's an interesting tidbit.

In France the Medical Doctors use quite a bit or Aromatherapy and guess what - Private and Government insurance Cover it!

 

[agedog1]

PinkBunny:

Some of the BEST aromatherapy schools in the world are in ENGLAND! You couldn't loose going to one of the Schools there!

I apologize to everyone, Forgot I was on the European Board. Oh my gosh I am so sorry (your forums are better attended than ours). Not to mention there are such outstanding schools there. Am so embarassed!

Chere.

 

[Pinkbunny28]

Haha thank you I'm already in the middle of a degree so it would be helpful to find something I can afford! x

 

[amyjade]

So are ITEC the way to go or private colleges? Grrr why is finding a decent course so hard!?

 

[agedog1]

Amy

I know I'm across the "big" pond but if you tell me what your looking for I can let you know where to look. Most of my Aromatherapy connections are either in Germany, France, Bulgaria, or England. Right now my professor Dr. Schnaubelt is in Germany but I will ask him or Jimm if you would like me to.

Dr. Daniel Penoel teach's in France and he's really really good. Let me find out where some of these guy and gals are right now.

Meanwhile tell me what you are looking for a degree, class' 3 day refresher. Also what languages you speak (most of the professor's are bi-lingual with english as their second language).

Glad to be of assistance

Chere