24 Hours: Classroom and Lab

Prerequisites: None

Workshop Description:

The Aromatherapy Intensive Course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic arts and sciences of aromatherapy and essential oils for the beginning to intermediate student. The course includes both classroom lectures and hands-on experience, along with a variety of lecture formats and labs. Students will learn the history and chemistry of essential oils, EO Materia Medica, blending / formulation, product creation, and clinical skills for the practicing aromatherapist. The course also includes a basic introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the relevant body systems as they are affected by essential oils. Environmental sensitivity and sustainability (e.g., regenerative cultivation of essential oil- bearing plants and avoiding use of threatened or endangered species) are key considerations in the Materia Medica chosen for our curriculum. The student receives several hydrosols and other products made in class.