This online aromatherapy course begins with a look into how essential oils were used in the past. You’ll explore how ancient cultures used plant oils for healing, and how these ancient traditions have evolved into the aromatherapy we use today.
From there, you’ll get to know the basics, including how essential oils work, how they’re absorbed through the skin and scent, and how they work to heal, both physically and mentally.
You’ll also start building some background knowledge on the body, so you can understand how your treatments support different systems.
Energy, Intuition & Chakras
This section introduces you to the more subtle side of aromatherapy. You’ll learn about the body’s energy centres, like the chakras, and how the flow of energy can influence how we feel, physically and emotionally.
You’ll also explore how practices like meditation can help you develop your intuition and better understand what someone might need from a treatment. Aromatherapy works well with approaches like massage, reiki, and clinical care, and this part of the course shows you how to naturally bring those elements together and tailor them to each person.
Getting to Know Essential Oils (and How to Use Them Safely)
Before working with essential oils, you'll need a proper understanding of what they are, how they function, and how to use them safely. This section of the course covers:
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What essential oils are and how they interact with the body
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Proper dilution and application methods
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Important safety guidelines and what to avoid
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How to blend oils and choose suitable carrier oils for different purposes
You’ll also have access to 12 step-by-step videos demonstrating how to mix, apply, and use essential oils safely, whether for yourself or future clients.
Understanding the Body
You don’t need to be a doctor to learn aromatherapy, but it does help to understand the basics of how the body works. The Aromatherapy Diploma Course gives you a simple introduction to all the major systems, like your muscles, nerves, and skin, so you know what’s going on behind the scenes during a treatment.
This helps you design effective treatments that are both informed by scientific understanding.
Using Aromatherapy for Stress & Emotional Balance
So many people turn to aromatherapy to help with stress, anxiety, and just feeling off-balance.
In this part of the course, you’ll learn what stress actually does to the body and how certain essential oils can help ease physical and emotional symptoms. You’ll also find out which oils are best for calming the mind, boosting your mood, and helping your clients (or yourself) feel more grounded.
Combining Aromatherapy with Massage
Adding massage into the process makes aromatherapy even more powerful, helping essential oils absorb better and adding another layer of relaxation and healing. You’ll learn:
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The five basic massage strokes
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How to prep yourself and your space for a session
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What to watch out for when giving a treatment
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Tips for looking after yourself as a therapist
There’s also a full step-by-step massage guide and 8 video tutorials showing you how to give massages to different areas of the body — from head and neck to feet and back — plus how to wrap up a treatment like a pro.
Starting Your Own Aromatherapy Business
Once you’ve got your aromatherapy certification, you might be thinking about turning your new skills into a career. This course gives you practical advice on starting your own aromatherapy business, including:
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What to do before you launch
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How to price your treatments
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Simple marketing tips that actually work
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The legal bits and paperwork you’ll need to sort out
Whether you’re dreaming of your own treatment room, adding aromatherapy to an existing practice, or starting from scratch, the Aromatherapy Diploma Course is designed to help you get there.