Consider an online aroma therapist program. After completion, you can become a certified practitioner of the aromatherapy art.
Aromatherapy is the science and the art of using plant oils and secretions for preventative care, relaxing and healing of sore bodies.
Available in class and via distance learning, the aromatherapy student will usually receive basic training in anatomy, pathology, the history of aromatherapy, how to distinguish the purity of natural oils and even marketing.
More specialized classes will involve the following:
- Essential Oils
- Mixing Essential Oils
- Towel Technique
- Full Body Massage
- Applied Kinesiology
- How to take verbal and physical assessments
Aromatherapy training also encompasses many of the holistic healing modalities. These include Reiki, Homeopathy, Reflexology and Bach Flowers.
Free information is available online that will help you locate and assess the many schools all around the world that offer aromatherapy certificates. Usually some courses can be taken via distance learning and some on-site.