Aromatherapy: Restoring Emotional Balance

Found the course very informative and interesting. Very much liked the approval of emotions since it comes up frequently.

C. Highsmith

I loved this course. I had difficult time putting the book down.

E. Dabbs Licensed Massage Therapist. North Las Vegas,NV

The linking of aromatherapy with energy work is very empowering for me - and holds much promise for more effective bodywork.

K. Bowman, NCTMB, LMT, Therapeutic Massage/Shiatsu/Reiki

This is a great course that breaks down the history, foundations, uses, and results of each essential oil. It is a helpful tool when using aromatherapy in massage sessions to address the clients specific physical or emotional need.

K. Holcombe, LMBT

I've been practicing professionally for 10 years and found this aromatherapy course a breath of fresh air in its unique approach of applying TCM principles.

Tracy, LMBT, Asheville, NC

The depth of this course was good and challenging.

T. Wallace

Beautiful book, easily read and understood. Practical and useful. Not overwhelming. An excellent resource. Works well with my practice.

H. Neace, LMT

Loved it the book was simple organized and interesting, and the course materials makes a great quick reference guide. I will definitely use the program again. :)

R. Erickson, LMP

Great course, highly recommend, interesting, informative.

S. Miller, LMT

Very good course - I can use this information in my practice. Thank you

Barbara Hudak, LMT, NCTMB

I love the materials and the ease of working at my own pace.

Margaret Cohen, LMT

Love material provided and prices are just fair.

Vidal Vega

The aromatherapy course was exceptional in quality. The book held my attention and will be a great reference for my practice as well.

Rhonda Heyns, LMT

Clear and concise. I would recommend it to others.

Shellina Shaw, LMT, NCTMB

Very informative, comprehensive course.

Patricia Peterson, LMT, NCTMB

Aromatherapy: Restoring Emotional Balance is a wonderful course. I learned very much that can be used and applied into my massage therapy practice.

Celena Kulhmann, LMT, NCTMB

Excited to put to use what I have learned!

Heidi Claridge, LMT

The book is very nice. I am sure I will use essential oils more often now.

Pamela Fisher, LMT, NCTMB

Interesting content. Well written course.

Angela Straub, LMT, NCTMB

I loved this course. It was very insightful and opened my eyes to a different way of thinking about dysfunction and disease in the human body.

Michelle Walston, LMT

I really enjoyed this course! Very informative and useful.

Andrea Swartz, LMT

Beautiful book on Aromatherapy!

Patricia McCary, LMT, NCTMB

Thank you for making this course available. I work with Essential Oils daily and continue to learn more about their healing properties.

Neena Wagnon, LMT

I enjoyed the course more than I expected to. I liked the information related to the 5 elements and the yin and yang. I also look forward to utilizing the info regarding using the oils along with acupressure points. Content was presented in a very utilizable format for me.

Lydia Allen, LMT

Very informative and applicable!

Teresa Sherod, LMT

Excellent book chosen for course. Questions are useful for future reference.

Kasy Dziekan, LMT, NCTMB

I love this course. I learned so much. It kept me glued to the pages the entire time. it had more information than any other aromatherapy book i ever read. Great job. : )

Samantha Husenovski, CMT

Great course. Highly recommend. Interesting. Informative.

Sharon Miller, LMT

Loved it the book was simple orgagnized and interesting, and the course materials makes a great quick referance guide. I will definatley use the program again. :)

Rachel Erickson, LMT

I use essential oils in my practice already. This course has really given me knowledge about how to store oils and the contraindications that some of them have. With more knowledge of oils I can now help my clients even more and of course myself.

Livia Nardi, LMT

Excellent textbook!

Melissa Walker, LMT

Beautiful book, easily read and understood. Practical and useful. Not overwhelming. An excellent resource. Works well with my practice.

Hnnah Neace, LMT

I enjoyed the book and found the information helpful.

Daphne R. Stowers, LMT

I absolutely loved this course. The book and materials were detailed, concise, and fascinating. In addition to learning about a multitude of herbs and plants from which the essential oil is extracted, I especially enjoyed learning about the five elements of Chinese medicine and tradition, and how this can be applied to aromatherapy. I think that this text does a great job of blending Eastern and Western treatments and philosophies in our goals of healing.

Chelsea Barrington, LMT

I learned so much from this course....I have practiced massage for twenty five years and this was the best course I have taken on essential oils.

Linda Rehm, LMT, NCTMB

Beautiful text book, it will make a wonderful reference and I learn more about aromatherapy.

Linda Summer, LMT

I have studied aromatherapy for years. I still learned an incredible amount of new information.

Carol Myers, LMT

Great class! I learned a lot, and it was well presented. I thoroughly enjoyed the text book.

Dorys Massant, LMT

The book is a great reference guide for me to use on a daily basis for work and personal use.

Paula Nichols, LMT

A great course, with easy to learn information! Enjoyed this class very much!

Elizabeth Huntzberry

I love the book for this course :)

Denise Steffen, LMT

Having knowledge of proper oil blends for different emotional imbalances will allow me to alleviate some symptoms my clients have.

Mary M. Lumsdon, CMT, NCTMB

This course was more than I expected, very thorough. it renewed my interest in aromatherapy using it therapeutically. It gives me a new direction to take my practice. especially liked the reference to oriental medicine and acupressure points

Rosemary Gibson, LMT

Thank you for a great course and book. I am looking forward to checking out the other aromatherapy/acupressure courses you may have. Keep up the good work!

Colleen Linger, LMT, NCTMB

I liked the course and learned a lot from it. The books can be used long after the course is complete.

Tina Wirtz, LMT

I absolutely loved this. It was hard to put down. There is nothing I would change. Easy to reference back to and presented in a very applicable manner. I will use all of this knowledge for myself, loved ones and in my practice.

Abby Kenny

I truly enjoyed this course (as I have all of your courses). I enjoyed learning of the health and therapeutic benefits of the oils, and the contraindications. In addition to using essential oils (EO) for bodywork, I will also use EOs in diffusers instead of burning incense or candles. This course is very beneficial and informative on many levels. Thank you.

Watty R Smith

This course was the most thorough I have ever taken on aromatherapy. The complex integration of eastern and western traditional medicine yielded fascinating insights about the power of these distilled essences. The workbook is in and of itself, invaluable.

Reginald Nixon

Not only is the information on essential oils and their properties taught in this course. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to use the acupressure techniques and the 5 elements as well. I highly recommend this course

Deborah Cambio

I really enjoyed this course! The information was straightforward and very applicable to my practice and overall well-being! I cannot wait to use the essential oil blends for my clients!

Molly Grout, RMT

Thank you for well thought out and interesting material.

Derrick Gillikin, LMT

I was very happy with the course as I was weak in "essential oils." Now I an move forward confidently into deeper levels of study and application. Great Course!

Christine Lowe, LMT

Well put together information. I learned much from this course.

Sandra Ellenwood, LMT

Thank you for compiling such a treasure trove of information. Especially the segment on Chinese Medicine. I'm much more open to furthering my education, possibly becoming an Herbalist while furthering my knowledge in the modality of Aromatherapy. Thanks again and God bless you all for putting out great educational materials!

Dana Flax, LMT

The text for this course is excellent and I will be referring back to it frequently and for years.

Shannon Ferguson, LMT, BCTMB

The book was a little over the top with content, but may be what some people are looking for. I preferred the printout for the practical information. Overall a good experience. Thanks!

Jenna Docekal, LMT

Great book! Will reference often.

Debra Sladek, LMT, BCTMB

This particular course on Aromatherapy was interesting and provided me with new information as well as reviewed things I already knew. I love using oils in my massage practice. The book itself is a wealth of information and a useful, handy guide.

Mary Halderman, LMT

1. Name the essential oils that should not be used under any circumstances and list the recommended precautions for providing aromatherapy to people who have sensitive skin, infants, children and pregnant women.
2. Identify the best methods of purchasing and storing essential oils.
3. Recognize what essential oils are, how they get into the body, how they work on the brain to affect the mind, and how they complement massage and bodywork.
4. Recognize the basics of using essential oils along with Oriental Medicine and astrological principles.
5. Identify the therapeutic properties and most valuable uses of at least 10 popular essential oils.
6. Recognize how to blend oils for restoring emotional and spiritual balance.
7. Identify the essential oils and bodywork techniques that are recommended to relax the nerves, settle the mind, calm and reassure, improve thinking and memory and boost morale.
8. Identify the essential oils and bodywork techniques that are recommended to reduce anger, empower and uplift the spirit and encourage love and connection.

"All Five Elements play a role in human relationships - in ways that vary according to the individual. However, the Element that predominates in all relationships is the one that constitutes our emotional core - the Fire Element. Home of the Heart and Mind (Shen), it is the principal source of sensitive awareness and of the root emotions of Joy and Love." from Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit (1997) by Gabriel Mojay, p 182

Identify some of the essential oils and bodywork techniques that are recommended to encourage love and connection.

1. lavender, orange, bergamot and chamomile to gall bladder
2. rosemary, juniper and rose and acupressure to kidney
3. jasmine, cardamom and geranium oils and acupressure to pericardium
4. ylang ylang, orange, rosemary and ginger and acupressure to heart