Aromatherapy Massage Course

Our FHT level 3 Aromatherapy Massage course will take you from an absolute beginner right up to a professional Aromatherapist.

Aromatherapy uses aromatic plant oils for health and well being. Essential Oils are used to produce massage blends, creams, sprays and vapours for use on the body. Aromatherapy can be practised on its own, or used in conjunction with therapies such as Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage & Reflexology.

We teach you how to blend your Aromatherapy oils for a vast range of conditions: Headaches, Arthritis, GUT health, Stress, and many more. 

You will learn the profile and indications of 42 essential oils, including carrier oils.  You will learn all of the classical Swedish/Holistic Massage Techniques, including Deep Tissue Massage.

Our Aromatherapy course will give you the confidence in explaining significant chemical constituents, therapeutic actions, most beneficial methods of use and safety data of essential oils. This course includes other ways of using your oils besides massage, such as: Compress, inhalation, bath blends and more.

You will have access to full instructional videos with a comprehensive massage routine that includes deep tissue and hands free techniques.

The syllabus covers:

We offer blended learning so that more time is spent in class perfecting your practical skills.

Aromatherapy massage (practical and theory)
6 days Attendance classes

Anatomy and Physiology – Complete online 

Professional Conduct, Business Awareness 

Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies  

Aromatherapy Massage Course Outline

Topics covered include:

Online Anatomy and Physiology

The study of the body structures and how they work.

The course will cover all the major systems of the body including:

• Cells, tissues and the organelles.
• Skin structure and functions.
• Muscles system and functions.
• Skeletal system and functions
• Circulatory system and functions.
• Respiratory and functions.
• Lymphatic system and functions.
• Nervous system and functions.
• Endocrine system and functions.
• Digestive system and functions.
• Reproductive systems and function.
• Urinary system and functions

Each topic will be followed by learning about the common Pathologies (diseases) which affect that system.

Aromatherapy Massage Theory & Practical – Face to Face Classes

• History & development of Aromatherapy.
• Why and how Aromatherapy works.
• Physiological therapeutic effects of essential oils & aromatherapy.
• Exploration of living plants used to make aromatherapy oils.
• A knowledge of carrier oils.
• In-depth knowledge of over 40 essential oils
• Use, care and storage of essential oils.
• How to blend bespoke Aromatherapy oils for clients.
• Utilise your current Massage Routine.
• The holistic approach – treating the whole person.
• Contraindications to Aromatherapy Massage.
• Basic knowledge and recognition of skin types.
• Professionalism, Ethics and Hygiene.

Online – Professional Conduct and Business Awareness

You will learn about setting up in business, and the key tools you need to start your own practice.

Topics covered include:

• Forms of Marketing and how to get yourself noticed.
• UK Business Laws relevant to sound practice.
• Professionalism & Ethics.
• Concepts and practice of hygiene.
• Health & Safety related to clinical practice.
• Prepare a business plan for your practice.

Online – Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies

• History and Origins of Complementary Therapies.
• Identify commonly available Complementary Therapies.