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Aromatherapy for Reflexologists

The Theory & Application of Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Reflexologists

Diploma in Aroma-Reflex Therapy

Awards:

This course is eligible for Insurance cover

This training is eligible for CPD points with the various professional associations

At Green Tara College we teach you how to use Aromatherapy oils in an in-depth method.  Aromatherapy can be used for many ailments, for deep healing and relaxation. We teach from a spiritual perspective and work with students to develop the ‘extra sensory’ skills of tuning into a client’s energy field. We will teach you to bring to your client, the treatment  they truly need.

Some of the classes will be a blend of practical and theory to experience and learn the application of Aromatherapy.

Course Content:

  • History of Aromatherapy
  • Study of 42 Pure Essential oils to include: properties of each oil
  • Source and extraction of each oil/Chemical Composition of each oil
  • Blending of oils – creating oils for specific conditions
  • Contraindications and considerations in the use of Aromatherapy
  • Benefits of each oil and blended oils
  • Common ailments and contraindications
  • Client Care
  • Learning the various carrier oils
  • After care advice
  • Treating common health conditions with Aromatherapy
  • Safely blending and using essential oils & carrier oils
  • Possible Reactions of Aromatherapy Treatments
  • The teaching and practice of  a lovely foot and let massage for applying Aromatherapy.
  • The Integration of Aromatherapy with Reflexology – Aroma/Reflex- the practice and teaching of a foot & leg massage incorporated within the Reflexology treatment through in-depth practical training
  • The integration of Aromatherapy with Reflexology – through a hand and arm massage that can be incorporated with Hand Reflexology
  • Aftercare advise when using Aromatherapy for clients
  • Other methods of using Essential Oils – oil burners, baths, candles, smell etc.
  • Meditation at each class to connect you with the spiritual energy of the oils
  • Working energetically & intuitively with essential oils
  • Various ways of applying the essential oils through other therapies

We supply the following charts for you: blending sheet forms, Essential oil task sheets, blending sheet form.

Review: Overall, I really enjoyed taking part in this course. I feel that I can use what I have learned along with my reflexology and I am happy that I will be able to offer this to my clients as a superior treatment. I feel that using a blend along with reflexology will help to further enhance the whole healing process and I am really looking forward to being able to use this with my clients in the future. Grace 2020

Course Fee:

Normally €995.00   – Special offer to IRIL,NRRI, FHT, AOR members and new graduates:  €595.00

 

Payment Schedule:

  1. You are welcome to pay the full amount up front
  2.  You can pay Deposit of €350.00 to secure your place, then pay €245.00 in second month

Assessment Methods

  • There are no case studies with this training
  • A multiple choice examination will be taken at the end of the training
  • There are some on-going assignments during the course
  • You will be applying the practice on clients at home

Progression route

The following is further training that you could progress onto:

  • Natural Product Making (making your own natural products)
  • Natural skin cream making (make and market your own skin products)
  • Aromatherapy Massage post graduate Certificate – learn to offer a full body Aromatherapy massage
  • Dates for  Aromatherapy Application of Essential Oils- Theory – Via Zoom

    June 2023 – November 2023- booking now!
    • June :  25 (Sunday)
    • July:  08 (Saturday)
    • August: 26 (Saturday)
    • September: 23 (Saturday)
    • October: 21 (Saturday)
    • November: 4 (Saturday)
    • Practical class date to be confirmed with group

    Energy Management Therapist & Client Care optional extra Free course


    September 2023:   Saturday  23  & Sunday 24 (9.00 am – 6.00 pm)

     

  • Majella FaganMajella Fagan, BSc, BA

    Majella has spent 25 years as a professional reflexologist and has been serving on the Irish National Professional Reflexology Institute (IRIL) as a committee member and educational officer for many, many years. Majella originally started teaching with the IRIL schools and trained through IRIL. Majella is honoured to be the current Chairperson of the Institute.

    Majella has been refining and writing reflexology training for all these joyful years and has trained with many world respected teachers among them being: Beryl Crane, Hanne Marquerdt, Moshe Kruchik Biderman and Inge Dougans.

    Majella lectures in Spiritual Holistic Health and the Psychology of Holism alongside Celtic Spirituality. One of her specialties (much in demand) is energetic emotional reflexology.

    Majella hosts groups here in Ireland for spiritual holistic work from all over the world. People travel from all over Ireland and UK/Europe due to her unique and grounded teaching, which is first embedded on the physical aspects and then it built upon with the energetic principles of reflexology. Majella is known for the high standard and unique aspects of her training that comes from a wide knowledge that only occurs due to on-going experience and never-ending professional development training.

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Equipment required:

2 blending beakers
Stirrers (these can be obtained from Mc Donald’s, wooden stirrers)

Essential oils

We will be covering 42 essential oils & some more (see end of page)
You will be required to have essential oils for each class.  We recommend you obtain these in advance of the class each month or at the start of class.  The essential oils are broken down between the lectures.  You will need to have the oils on the list for each lecture. Blending will commence at first lecture. You are welcome to use any oils you already have, they do not need to be from the one supplier.

Carrier oils
The same applies for the carrier oils.  You will require to have the oils on the list for each lecture.  Blending will commence at first lecture.

Blending/storage bottles
30ml blue glass or amber glass bottles x 20
5ml blue glass or amber glass bottles x 20

These can be obtained from an Irish Company called Bomar.  They are based in Wicklow – www. bomar.ie.   Bomar stock a wide range of aromatherapy equipment, essential oils, carrier oils and natural product making equipment.  They also have student packs available.

Also – source at next to nature – Navan- they will give a discount to GTC students

Address Labels  – These are required for writing up blends and labelling your oils.

Books

  • Louise Tucker Aromatherapy book (available on Amazon) Introductory Guide to Aromatherapy (lavender shade  cover)
  • Note pad, pens, hard-back notebook for recording your blends/ideas/notes on aromatherapy
  • Folder for blending sheets.

Aroma class oils  we will use per class

  • Lecture 1
    Essential oils:  
    Lavandin, lavender, lavender spike, Lemon, clary sage
    Carrier oils: Almond, Coconut
  • Lecture 2
    Essential oils: Rosemary, Ylang, Ylang, Eucalyptus Globulus, Geranium, Chamomile Roman, Tea Tree
    Carrier oils: Jojoba, Peach Kernel, Grapeseed
  • Lecture 3
    Essential oils: Marjoram, Grapefruit, Neroli, Sandalwood, Rosa Damascena, Rosa Centifolia, Lemongrass
    Carrier oils: Sunflower, Avocado, Wheatgerm
  • Lecture 4
    Essential oils: Basil, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Chamomile German, Cypress, Frankincense, Ginger Orange sweet, Orange bitter
    Carrier oils: Carriers: Apricot kernel, Castor oil, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Linseed, Olive oil, Peanut oil, Sesame Seed, Evening Primrose, Walnut oil, Soya oil
  • Lecture 5
    Essential oils:  Bergamot, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Eucalyptus Dives, Eucalyptus Smithii, Jasmine, Juniper, Mandarin, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black pepper, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Thyme, Vetiver

The rest will be advised as we progress along

List of essential oils class 2021
BasilBenzoinBergamot
Cedarwood atlasChamomile germanChamomile roman
ClarysageCypressTea Tree
Eucalyptus GlobulusEucalyptus citriodoraEucalyptus dives
Eucalytus smithiiVetiverSandalwood
FennelFrankincenseRosemary
GeraniumGingerGrapefruit
JasmineJuniperRose Damask
LavandinLavender TrueLavender spike
LemonLemongrassRose Cabbage
MandarinMarjoram (sweet)Myrrh
NeroliOrange (sweet)Orange (bitter)
PatchouliPepper (Black)Peppermint
PettigrainYlang YlangThyme

 

List of Carrier Oils Class 2021
AlmondApricot KernelAvocado
Castor OilCoconutGrapeseed
Evening PrimroseHazelnutJojoba
LinseedMacadamiaOlive
PeanutPeach KernelSesame
SoyaSunflowerWalnut
Wheatgerm