SoHA Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy  (IFA, AC, ICM Accredited)

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• Forthcoming course dates
• Description of Courses
• Course syllabus (short version)
• Aromatherapy
• Enrolment Procedures

Part-time Professional Diploma Courses

• Course A - (Note: Course A, B & C all share the same syllabus).                      Note:  Course D - the syllabus focuses on the use of essential oils, their properties and their applications in a clinic context but massage study or massage practice is not part of this course.

   Course A, B, C, D all require soem tuition attendance as well as distance learning.

   Tuition day for course A - is usually on Tuesdays throughout the course;     

   tuition days for course B or C, - groups of days are as agreed at time of enrolment.

Home study for Course A : At the begining of the course 4 hours weekly will be sufficient for home study but as the course progresses 8 to 12 hours weekly may be needed in order to keep up with massage practice and theoretical studies.

All students and more particularly, students whose 1st language is NOT English, are advised to set aside enough time for weekly study.

Note: - "If English is not your first language, a reasonable command of the English language is necessary to complete the course successfully".

Course Syllabus

Aim of the Course  

The aim of the training course is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work as a professional aromatherapist. COMPETENCY, EFFICIENCY and SAFETY are the essential criteria to a successful complementary therapy practice.

• Anatomy & Physiology study  (Module 1- A & P)                                        

• About this module                                                  

The A & P module is an indispensable part of the training as it provides the backbone for the safe delivery of treatments. It will help students acquire an understanding of how the human body is structured and how it works and an understanding of health and disease.

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• Aromatherapy Theory - (Module 2)

The Aromatherapy theory section contains science-based knowledge of essential oils and other medicinal remedies and instrutions for the practice of aromatherapy to allow the safe delivery of aromatherapy treatments, it includes:

                     Botanical classification and naming, and origins of essential oils

     Chemical components, classification, benefits & potential hazards of essential oils

Methods of extractions of essential oils

The study of 60 essential oil profiles

The historical  development of aromatherapy

Methods of applications of treatments

          The comtemporary therapeutic practice, and many more topics.

• Applied Aromatherapy - At the Clinic (Module 3) includes:
• The practice of Aromatherapy
• Learning how to assess clients and design and manage clients’ treatments
• Understanding the importance of the contra-indications and hazards of aromatherapy treatments
• How to keep clients records, respect the data protection law and and maintain confidentiality of clients' details
• Understanding the therapeutic relationship between clients' and therapists and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Professionalism and knowledge of Ethics and conduct with clients and other professionals
• Liabilities, responsibilities and general management of an Aromatherapy practice.

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• Bodywork & the Art of Aromatherapy Massage (Module 4)

The idea of a massage is to create relaxation and 'Well Being'. It sometimes involves light massage movements or in-depth massage techniques. Aromatherapy massage does not necessarily adopt any particular massage system as the training encourages the student/ therapists to use what is the most appropriate approach to bodywork at the time of visit of the client.

Aromatherapy massage involves using individually blended essential oils in a carrier or vegetable oil and applied to the whole body in a harmonious and peaceful manner.

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• Reflective Practice for Aromatherapists (Module 6)

• Professionalism & Business Studies for Aromatherapists (Module 5)

• Procedure for Interview and Enrolment

If you are a resident in London at time of enrolment, you need to ring

0207 2841315 to make an appointment to visit the venue where courses take place and to have an informal interview with Nicole Perez to ensure that this is the right course for you.

If you cannot come for an interview, you may also make an appointment to have a phone interview instead. If you cannot do either you can also email questions you may have and before you enrol you will be asked to send a recent photo of yourself.

When enroling please include a CV, the enrolment form filled in and signed (if you haven't got one please request one by email), a passport a photo and a short essay (200 words max.) explaining why you wish to enrol on the (IFA) Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma course and your payment for the course of your choice.

Note, no confirmation of a place can be given until payment has been made.

Hours of business: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm; Sunday is closed

For more informationon availability or to enrol email info@holisticaroma.co.uk or ring in the Uk

0207 284 1315 outside the UK 0044 207 284 1315