Please note that the Welsh School of Aromatherapy will be closed from Thursday 28th January 2010 to Sunday 7th March 2010. If you need to contact the school, emails will be checked weekly and course information sent out when the school reopens in March. Thank you.
Nadolig Llawen y bawb!
Merry Christmas to all!
The Welsh School of Aromatherapy wishes you all a Festive Season, with a most wonderful healthy New Year and decade.
As a Christmas Present to all the Welsh School of Aromatherapy has created an Information Station FORUM to help everyone link-up. Beautifully design by Stefhan Caddick our wonderful WSA website designer, it is simple to use and and easy on the eye.
Professional therapists, tutors, students, prospective students and home users of aromatherapy can enjoy sharing ideas, knowledge and experiences or simply to ask for information. Anyone interested in Aromatherapy, Reiki, Massage, Body Therapy, products or other associated themes is welcome.
This is your forum and you can link up with our ever-growing community of people who share your passion at any time, or just pop onto the forum as inspiration and read what others may be chatting about .
As a bigger picture this Information Station can play a part in helping Aromatherapy grow in 2010 and become massive in the next decade. Aromatherapy is a fast growing emergent therapy, and through information from clinical research to home use, we are increasingly discovering its power, join us to positively expand our knowledge and practice.
Just click here to get to the ‘How to use the forum’ page http://www.aromatherapywales.org/forum/help.php
Or directly to Forum home page http://www.aromatherapywales.org/forum/
See you at the forum!
Therapy with Essential Oils
A New Welsh School of Aromatherapy Distance Learning Course
Designed for complementary therapists of all kinds who are already trained and practicing, to enhance the work you do through the use of essential oils.
Aromatherapy blends exquisitely well with all manner of existing therapies, including: Reflexology, Shiatsu, Reiki, and of course, massage therapies.
This course offers extensive training in the safe and dynamic therapeutic application of essential oils. It is especially useful to those who may not need to learn the massage skills included in the longer course.
The course is suitable for absolute beginners in Aromatherapy and also for those with a basic understanding. Especially when the subject is one of many in a broad ‘Holistic Therapies’ qualification, practitioners may qualify without sufficient knowledge to implement optimum use of the essential oils for their clients.
What will you learn?
The course includes all essential oil and anatomy and physiology theory involved in the Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma over 30 modules with assignments, home practical work, essential oil thesis and case studies, which you will work through and will be individually marked by your personal tutor.
Upgrade
Therapy with Essential Oils can be upgraded at a later date (applying within three years of qualifying) to the Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma, which is also accredited by the longest established organisation for professional aromatherapists in the world, the International Federation of Aromatherapy (IFA). The Welsh School of Aromatherapy can provide the aromatherapy massage and practical modules necessary for the IFA examination. Those undertaking the aromatherapy massage and practical modules are required to attend seven weekend workshops in Wales, which start in September each year, plus one weekend for the IFA theory and practical examinations.
Application
All are welcome, however to study by correspondence you have to have a good command of the English language and be able organise your study time. To apply download the application form available on this site and mark it ‘Therapy with Essential Oils training’.
Duration
This course may be started at anytime and takes a minimum of 6 months of home study depending on your ability and time available to study, and must be completed within 18 months.
Cost
Therapy with Essential Oils Correspondence training - £1,400, you will also need to buy six set books, essential oils and product ingredients.
To upgrade to the International Federation of Aromatherapy (IFA) accredited Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma ( including aromatherapy, lymphatic and facial massage module, also IFA practical and IFA theory examination fees) an additional £1,540
Any questions?
If you need to discuss any aspect of this course do please get in touch.
It’s not too late to stock up on some Scented Solstice Surprises - Don’t miss this chance to treat your loved ones to some Hand Made Luscious Luxury!
Ho Ho Chi Heaven will be at the Christmas Fair in Llanbedrog at the Glyn Y Weddw on Saturday 5th December from 10.00 - 4.00
Massage Gift Vouchers - Dizzy’s Fizzy Spells - Solstice Sparkle Bath Salts - Soothing Aftershave - Gentle Skin Toner - Rose Otto Hand Cream and Moisturiser - Hand Embroidered Lavender Bags - Lip Balm - Massage Bars - Crystallised Ginger - and MORE!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mistletoes and Mincepices, Dizzy x
Reiki Attunements at Coleg Harlech
Reiki I Attunement Friday 12th March 2010. £60 -£30 deposit secures your place
Reiki I is the entry level. The student is attuned to Reiki energy for the healing of themselves, others, plants and animals. At this level we will discuss the body’s energy centres known as the Chakras. Added value in training with the Welsh School of Aromatherapy is the delightful combination of Reiki and Aromatherapy, or ‘Aroma-Reiki’ and learning which essential oils are effective in working with each of the seven Chakras. This one-day attunement is open to all.
Reiki II Attunement Friday 23rd April 2010. £60 - £30 deposit secures your place
Reiki II is the practitioner level, enabling students to become Reiki Therapists. The student works with symbols and is shown meditation techniques to allow them to access and direct the Reiki energy in a more focused manner. Distance healing and other techniques are also taught. Before Reiki II attunement you will need to provide a copy of your Reiki I certificate. This one day attunement is open to those who have completed Reiki I
On each Reiki level you will learn how and why Reiki works, its historical background as well as experience the Attunement. After the Attunements we consolidate the theory with lovely practice sessions where you will both give and receive Reiki. You will also receive a certificate and your own Reiki Manual to take home with you containing all the workshop information as well as documenting your personal Reiki lineage.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, which also promotes healing. Developed by Dr Mikao Usui in the 1900’s, Reiki treatment is given by the simple age-old technique of the laying on of hands, which can be learned by anyone. Reiki arose from Tantric Teachings that originated from the Japanese Tendai Buddhist monks, and is now available for people of any background. It is not a religion and holds no doctrines or creeds.
Reiki Master Lindsay Woodman trained in the Usui Tradition and has been working with Reiki energy for 14 years. Working in clinics, hospitals and in homes, Lindsay incorporates Reiki into her aromatherapy practice and has worked in the areas of elderly, palliative, mental health, pregnancy and childbirth care as well as for carers, adults and children. She loves giving Reiki to plants and animals, and has often infused her aromatherapy remedies with Reiki.
These workshops counts towards Continued Professional Development (CPD’s) for therapists.
Friday 27th November 6.30 - 9.30
The Welsh School of Aromatherapy will be at the Nant Gwynant Christmas Fair. We will be offering taster hand massages, giving out course information and selling our own essential oils.
This was emailed to the school by a graduate of the Welsh School of Aromatherapy and I thought that it was worth posting up for all to enjoy.
(My son) D. has been down to London on his first week of in-house university lecture days (for a herbal medicine degree) and enjoyed it hugely. On the first morning, he was wandering around the streets, trying to find his way to the campus, when he was stopped by the police, doing their spot checks for drugs. It was all very amicable, but the little bottle of essential oils that I had provided Dafydd with, to help him concentrate, got them quite excited. The officers in question decided to test the oil like the drugs. (I had given D. Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram, Lavender and Chamomile, to also help keep him relaxed and free of headaches) Now, apparently, cannabis turns their tester blue, speed turns it red, ecstacy green…. but one drop of my oils turned it all colours of the rainbow…. and then they all simply disappeared! The police were amazed… D. was trying hard not to laugh. I thought that it was an absolute hoot when he told me, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you!
Love and blessings,
G.
We smell the invisible molecules of essential oils that flow into the air through evaporation, and these molecules affect the way we feel. Essential oils are often referred to as the spiritual essence of the plant, and so are particularly useful in healing our spirit, which makes aromatherapy combined with Reiki an exquisite combination.
An aromatherapy burner with water and a few drops of an appropriate essential oil will clean and perfume the air bringing the energy of its plant into the healing space. This is a more pleasant and generally healthier than burning joss sticks, which often contain a combination of unnatural and cloying fragrances with smoke. But if you prefer this method of scenting the room there are some Tibetan joss sticks available that contain only herbal substances or you could use natural incense with a small charcoal burner.
One drop of an appropriate essential oil placed on your palms before you work will bring additional healing energy. Juniperberry essential oil clears and protects both you and your environment. Simply put one drop of juniper in the palm of your hand, rub the palms of both your hands together gently. As the aroma rises use your hands to massage over your aura, not forgetting behind, above and below.
Try bathing in up to six drops of an essential oil before or after healing work to cleanse, focus and relax. Diluting essential oils when using them in the bath with a little shampoo or in full fat milk.
Rosewater sprayed in the healing space is very safe to use and wonderfully calming.
Frankincense creates spiritual release and releases past pain
Lavender calms
Lemon focuses the attention
Rose resonates with love
Orange and other citrus feed the soul
Vetivert earths electrical mental energy
Cedarwood gives confidence
The Welsh School of Aromatherapy is pleased to announce its accreditation in teaching AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH courses. Ideal for people working in care homes, day centres, teachers, teaching assistants, nurses, health care assistants and any other caring professions. These qualifications in aromatherapy and or massage skills enable anyone in the caring professions to safely use aromatherapy skills in their working environment.
These brand new AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH courses are distinctively modern in style, designed to improve the environment for workers and clients alike, whilst also increasing the quality of individualised care. For many years carers have become progressively worried about giving safe touch to their clients. Clients and patients may well have become increasingly deprived of positive physical contact, which could in turn have a negative impact on physical and emotional wellbeing. Children, adults and elderly people respond positively to appropriate, safe, sensitive, warm-hearted touch and care.
AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH allow the carer and the cared-for to experience a positive change within therapeutic relationships. On successful completion of the course, carers will be trained to practice safely within the limited sphere of practice of their working environment. The simple, but valuable techniques are designed to work effectively, even during a busy work schedule.
Safety issues and litigation fears have, quite rightly prohibited many employers from allowing staff to practice aromatherapy in their work setting. The exciting development of AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH has tackled this safety issue head on, by limiting the sphere of practice to very safe and specific application of aromatherapy and massage skills.
This training has been designed in association with the International Federation of Aromatherapy which is the longest-established governing body for Professional Aromatherapy in the world. AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH trained carers will be able to access support, and insurance to practice as an associate member of The International Federation of Aromatherapy.
AROMATOUCH: Aromatherapy Skills for Carers (NVQ Level 3 pending)
Enables the carer to use specific essential oils, safe touch, massage skills professionally.
• Aromatouch 5 day course
• 35 hours unsupervised tasks and assignments
• 1-day presentation of assessments
OR
• 3 day Course (if completed as a separate module to Caretouch)
• 15 hours unsupervised tasks and assignments
• 1 day presentation of assessments
CARETOUCH: Massage Skills for Carers (NVQ Level 2 pending)
Enables the carer to use safe touch, massage skills and massage stories professionally.
• 2 day course
• 20 hours unsupervised tasks and assignments
• 1 day presentation and assessment
AROMATOUCH and CARETOUCH can be provided by request for 5 to 8 students at a suitable date at the Coleg Harlech Venue, or in an appropriate room in the work-place. The 2-day course can be run concurrently or on separate weeks.
Fees are £90 per person per day, which includes the Course Manual, all training by and assessment fees.
If you are interested please get in touch now.
Course dates soon to be announced for early 2010
It was a rainy Welsh Saturday and there can be nothing better to do than meet up with some like-minded people in the lovely Portmeiron atmosphere, to discover the magic of aromatherapy. We touched and sniffed freshly picked herbs, learning how they could be changed into essential oils with the help of a little Italian still. Each student was given their own informative booklet so they could focus on the aromas; blended delicious bath and skin potions to take home; gave and received lovely aromatherapy massage.
The group of eight seemed to enjoy every moment and there was a deal of interest in our further courses.
‘Thank you very much for a wonderful day yesterday, I have learnt loads and can’t wait to start using my new found knowledge! It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and fantastic to be taught by someone who obviously loves the subject. Trouble is I enjoyed it so much I would like to do some more…’
If you are interested in any of our courses or would like one in your area do get in touch.