Aromatherapy Course Blog

Hi Everyone

Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I’ve been very busy working on the second part of the Aromatherapy Course for my students. Aromatherapy Courses can’t just be thrown together in a day or two.

It’s important that the teacher of the aromatherapy course is taking the time to do the proper research to be certain that her students have up to date information.

Hopefully I will find the time to write another blog post soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me.

Til Later

Sharron Myers

Certified Aromatherapist

Serene Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy Course

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Is this allowed or is it necessary to do a course. I don’t like the idea of having to do a 3 year course, If there are shorter courses in WA I would prefer?
I’m sure it’s allowed! If you make them properly and label them correctly — with the list of ingredients and a ‘warning’ that it’s homemade. People do it all the time on e-bay, and I think that’s a good place to sell them. Make sure you include (if you should sell on e-bay) information about the book you got the recipie from.

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Answer from Serene Aromatherapy:

You can always take an aromatherapy course via the Internet. What you read in books is not always reliable. As a certified aromatherapist I always suggest that people take an aromatherapy course so that they can learn to use Essential Oils safely and effectively. A good aromatherapy course will also teach you how to make your own blends for aromatherapy recipes so you can have truly original aromatherapy products to sell or use.

 

Sharron Myers:Certified Aromatherapist

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I want to make some massage oil – how much essential oil should I put in 100ml grapeseed oil? Also want to make some scented cream – how much essential oil goes in 100ml aqueous cream? Don’t want to put too much and do myself a mischief! I did an aromatherapy course ages ago so I know the basics but am sooo rusty… 3 drops of essential oil to 10ml (2teaspoons) carrier oil. 6 drops of essential oil to 20ml carrier oil 15 drops of essential oil to 50ml carrier oil 30 drops of essential oil to 100ml carrier oil. Recipes The de-stresser= 2 dr lavender, 2dr chamomile 2 dr bergamot The revitaliser= 2dr lemon 2dr black pepper 2 dr rosemary The hormone balancer= 3dr geranium 2 dr cypress 1 dr rose The night of passion= 1dr jasmine 1dr rose 2 dr sandlewood 2 dr ylang ylang all the above to mix with 20ml carrier oil you could try mixing with cream but do smaller amounts as it dosent keep so well. enjoy ! powered by Yahoo answers

 

Note From Sharron: Dilutiions really depend on what you are using the essential Oil for. If you are using it on children, the elderly or skincare you would use much less. Check out my site for more information on Dilution Rates

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I am doing an aromatherapy course at he moment and cannot find references to why recent operations/severe bruising/swelling/varacouse veins/cuts and scar tissue/skin infections are contraindicated, every web site just say that they are contraindicated but don`t say why. any feedback welcome thankyou
Essential oils are very strong, concentrated and often toxic substances that can be damaging to skin and so should only be used on healty skin. Can irritate and exacerbate infections, varicose veins and should never be used on broken skin unless expressly told to do so by a qualified practitioner.

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There are a lot of commercials out in the media today touting Aromatherapy, but did you notice that they are all geared towards Women?

What about Men?  Aren’t men interested in Aromatherapy too? Of course they are! Aromatherapy Courses aren’t just made for women but Men also play a huge part in the search for alternatives.

Aromatherapy Courses teach you all about how to relieve stress and tension. Don’t men suffer from theses symptoms?

Aromatherapy Courses teach about thinning hair and common complaints such as athletes foot. Don’t men suffer from these ailments?

What about strained muscles from playing sports? Don’t men need to know how to make a good aromatherapy blend to help reduce the pain of overworked muscles? An Aromatherapy Course teaches how to make blends.

Do you know that it was a man who first coined the word “Aromatherapy”? Yes Rene Gattefosse.

So Yes, Aromatherapy Courses are just as valuable for men as they are for women.

Sharron Myers

Certified Aromatherapist

Serene Aromatherapy

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Quote: Doctors, quite rightly, are proud of what they do and the amount of study they have to put in to enter their profession. The idea that someone can do a three-month aromatherapy course and set themselves up in business as a health professional causes, at best, a level of bemusement; at worst, it triggers downright outrage.The medical community has to a large degree closed itself off to the very idea that alternative therapies have benefits. They want to protect their profession from pseudoscience. End Quote

My Reply: As a trained certified aromatherapist, I personally take offense to this type of thinking:

“The idea that someone can do a three-month aromatherapy course and set themselves up in business as a health professional causes, at best, a level of bemusement; at worst, it triggers downright outrage.”

I agree it is ridiculous for people to take a few workshops and set up business as an aromatherapist. Proper study from a reliable aromatherapy course is what qualifies you to become an aromatherapist. A Health Professional, in my mind is completely different.

As a certified aromatherapist, we do not prescribe or pretend to diagnose sickness. We do not pretend to be doctors. Aromatherapy Courses teach us how to relieve stress, how to compliment health & healing. End of Reply.

I don’t know about you, but things like this steams me up a bit.

All the more reason to tell you all again. An Aromatherapy Course is what you need in order to understand aromatherapy and essential oils properly and how to use them safely and effectively.

I close with that for today.

Please feel free to comment if you wish

Sharron

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Do not use these oils if you have the following health problems:
 

Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
Do not use:
Basil  Eucalyptus  Fennel  Hyssop  Sage  Rosemary

High Blood Pressure
Do not use: 
Red Thyme  Hyssop  Pine  Rosemary  Sage

Hypoglycemia
Do not use: 
Geranium

Kidney Problems

Do not use: 
Juniper

Pregnancy
Do not use: 
Basil  Birch  Camphor  Cassia  Cedarwood  Clary Sage  Clove Bud  Coriander  Fennel, Sweet  Hyssop  Jasmine  Juniper  Lemon  Marjoram  Myrrh  Peppermint  Rose  Rosemary  Sage  Thyme

Children
The following oils are generally considered safe for children. Please do not exceed recommended dosages.

Babies & Children should use only a 1% Dilution which means 1 drop of oil to 2 tsp. of carrier oil.

0-6 months:Lavender, Roman Chamomile
6-12 months:Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Rose
1-6 Years:Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Rose, Coriander, Mandarin, Orange, Rosewood, Tangerine, Tea Tree
7-12 Years: Most Adult Oils can be used except Basil. Use only 1/4 of the Adult Dose for this age group.

The following oils are known to cause problems:
IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Do not use:
Allspice  Cinnamon (potentially toxic, not recommended for use on skin)  Clove  Fennel  Pine  Savory  Spearmint  Spruce  Thyme

PHOTOSENSITIVITY:The following oils should not be used before going out in sun or under Tanning Machines  Angelica  Bergamot (Use a bergaptene free product)  Citrus Oils: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon , Lime, etc  Cumin  Verbena

SENSITIZATION: Can build up an allergic reaction if used often. Make sure to switch your oils every two weeks to avoid possible sensitization.

Aniseed  Balsam, Peru  Bay  Bay Laurel  Benzoin  Bitter Fennel  Calamus  Cardamon (Maybe)  Cassia  Cinnamon  Citronella  Costus  Dill Seed  Fig Leaf Absolute  Galbanum Resin  Hyacinth Absolute (Maybe)  Jasmine Absolute  Litsea Cubeba (Maybe)  Mimos Absolute  Oakmoss Concrete (Maybe)  Pine (Maybe)  Rose Absolute (in high concentrations)  Spearmint  Tagete  Tolu Balsam

SKIN IRRITANT IN SOME PEOPLE: Use less than recommended dosage
Allspice  Basil  Bay Laurel  Benzoin  Black Pepper  Cinnamon  Citronella  Clove  Eucalyptus  Fennel, Sweet  Fir Needle  Ginger  Jasmine  Juniper Berry  Lemon  Lemongrass  Litsea Cubeba  Melissa  Peppermint  Pimento Leaf  Pine  Rosemary  Savory  Spruce  Verbena

TOXIC OR POTENTIALLY TOXIC: It is generally recommended to stay totally clear of any of these to be completely safe.

Ajowan  Arnica  Birch (Betula Lenta)  Bitter Almond  Boldo  Buchu  Calamus  Camphor, brown & yellow (white is o.k in small dosages)  Cascarilla  Chevril  Cinnamon  Deer Tongue  Horseradish  Inula  Jaborandi  Khella  Mustard  Mugwort  Narcisus  Nutmeg  Oregano  Parsley  Pennyroyal  Rue  Sage  Santolina  Sassafras  Spanish Broom  Tansy  Thuja  Tonka  Tumeric  Wintergreen (use in diffuser or potpourri only)  Wormseed  Wormwood

If you have any questions regarding aromatherapy or our aromatherapy courses? We will be glad to answer your questions via email: Send your email to Sharron Myers

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