Aromatherapy - Theory only courses

[hzetxuonijdivreno]

Hi

Does anyone know if there are any courses where I can qualify as an aromatherapist without having to do the massage part of the course?

As I have already done ITEC APM - I don't really want to go through all the massage again. If possible, I'd like to learn about the oils only.

Can anyone shed some light?

Thanks

 

[Deireatous]

If you go on to do ITEC Aromatherapy - they do not teach the A&P part of the course - there is some massage teaching - You learn how the Aromatherapy massage differs from a swedish massage and will probaly learn some acupressure techniques too. But the main bulk of the course will be Aromatherapy theory.

is there a particular reason why you do not want to do the ITEC syllabus?

 

[wschmerz]

starting one this weekend in twickenham, it is the ITEC aromatherapy course. You do not do the A&P again but yes you will need to learn a different type of massage for this as it is not the same as swedish and also for your exam you would need it for your practical.......but once we have learned the massage then its all oils oils oils....also dont forget it makes good sense as you will have to give and receive massages with oils which means you will get first hand experience of how they work on you.....

Hugs
Tracy

 

[Rumor]

Hi Alka

You can't actually qualify as an aromatherapist without doing the massage bit of the course. However, if you just wanted to learn about the oils for your own use and not professionally, Premier Training do a distance learning course. www.premierglobal.co.uk

Citygirl xx

 

[Amoura]

Hi. Maybe you want to learn aromatology? Is that what you mean, where the oils are prescribed for internal use etc? They do that in France, but the aromatherapists are all trained doctors. In this country we aren't supposed to recommend taking them internally.

I can't really see why you would want to do aromatherapy without the massage, as the others have said you learn a different type of massage and that is a fantastic way of using the oils. By using the oils in your massages in the class and in your case studies you get to learn what works and what doesn't etc. The most important bit. Plus...remember you will get loads of free fully body massages - for me that was the best bit of the course, ha ha... [sm=1syellow1.gif]

You won't have to repeat your a an p, but there is some chemistry to learn, all about the components of the oils etc.

Hope that helps!

 

[Rick Barone]

Thank you all for your replies.

I didn't realise that the aromatherapy massage is different to Swedish. As I am doing two ITEC courses at the moment, I will look into doing Aromatherapy next year as I think there is a lot of theory involved too.

I think I was being a bit ambitious!!

 

[ddenruccimjivxexf]

Is this the Candie who used to post before? If so, welcome back. I have missed your posts very much.

On another note, can you do an aromatherapy course if you've covered A&P in another course (Reflexology) but have not studied massage? Or would you have to do AP&M first?

This is a bit of a weird question but I am not very comfortable about getting naked and in a room full of people I think I'd find it intimidating (I have had lots of surgery so have an interesting array of scars for people to stare at!). When you study massage and aromatherapy do you do the whole modesty bit with the client as happens when you go for a massage, or does everyone lie around with everything hanging out? I'd rather know what I was getting into.

Thank you...

 

[Mike Mazz]

Hi Footfetish ,

If your Reflexology was anything other than ITEC I think you would need to see if the college and ITEC were happy to accept you .
I know most of the VTCT courses in holistic Therapies are standalone so if your college teaches their syllabus you should get everything you need in one go.

regarding client modesty ITEC are so hot on this it hurts - and I would guess VTCT too -there are a whole set of marks in the practical associated with making sure only the part of the body you are working on is uncovered. ( i think you will find people on these courses very sensitive to your wishes too and it's highly unlikely any one would stare!!!!)

I have just started my Aromatherapy course ( it's the IFA syllabus and I am redoing the A&P - can't know enough I say - but that's just me!) and I am really enjoying it . Can't wait to use some oils when I practice reflexology !!

 

[iamcrazyy]

I'll be interested to hear how you get on with your Aroma course Janey. You have a point about doing the A&P again to reinforce your knowledge. Where are you doing that particular course?

Thanks!

 

[weemwepeorEfs]

it's part correspondence - 2 weekly lessons to complete - and then a monthly Friday tutorial and weekend monthly workshops at the IFA in Chiswick. Just trying to get my head round the basic chemistry at the moment!