A Brief Guide to Aromatherapy Courses and Careers

Aromatherapy is a natural healing treatment that utilizes plants’ extracts to promote emotional, physical, and mental wellness and health. It’s also commonly known as essential oil therapy because plant extracts are used in the form of concentrated and aromatic essential oils. We have recently seen a sharp rise in the number of people seeking aromatherapies because of their effectiveness.

If you’re interested in helping people improve their overall wellness through aromatherapy, there are several certification programs you can opt from to begin practicing.

Aromatherapy Educational Programs

Start your aromatherapy career by enrolling in one of our following herbal programs.

Master Herbalist (M.H.) Program

It’s a 6 to 9 months long diploma program where you’ll learn all about herbal studies, including aromatherapy, anatomy and physiology, natural health and nutrition, herbology, herbal first aid, herbal preparations, clinical botanical medicine.

Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a Diploma in Herbal Medicine.

Medicinal Herbalist (M.H.) Program

It’s one of the most in-depth herbalist programs offered. The 16 to 24 months long program comprises several courses including aromatherapy, anatomy and physiology, natural health and nutrition, chemistry and nutrition, pathology, natural health approaches, herbology, dietary wellness for life, herbal first aid, clinical botanical medicine, herbal preparations, natural health approaches, bach flower remedies, and how to start a natural health practitioner business.

Upon completion, you’ll be awarded an Advanced Professional Diploma in Herbal Medicine.

Certified Aromatherapist (C.A.)

It’s a short 6-course program that will educate you solely on the healing art of essential oils. The courses include anatomy and physiology, natural health and nutrition, chemistry and nutrition, aromatherapy I and II, and how to start a business as an aromatherapist.

Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a Certificate in Aromatherapy.

Careers in Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can either be practiced on its own or supplemented with other natural healing arts like reflexology or massage therapy. Here are a few career opportunities that you can pursue after completing your aromatherapy certification or diploma.

• Aromatherapy tutor
• Aromatherapist
• Aromatherapeutic counselor
• Essential oil manufacturer
• Custom essential oils blender
• Essential oils retailer
• Holistic health practitioner
• Aromatherapy business consultant for entrepreneurs
• Aromatherapy book author

Interested in Becoming an Aromatherapist?

If you want to become a professional aromatherapist, enroll in one of our above-mentioned herbal programs today!

For further information about our accredited natural health and wellness school and the courses we offer, contact us today and browse through our range of alternative medicine degrees and certifications!