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Date
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Duration
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Content
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Home study
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Jan 15-16
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2 days
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Introductions
Course information
Contracts
Books
Fears & Hopes
IFPA, regulation, insurance
Couches
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History & theory of aromatherapy
Botany theory
Plant classification
Essay: history of essential oils
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Feb12-13
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2 days
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Aromatherapy: History & theory
Botany 1: theory and practical
Essential oils: introduction
to families – Lamiaceae (Lavenders)
Massage, back massage
Massage logs
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Massage practice
Essay;
Essential oils:
Rosemary
Clary Sage
Sweet Marjoram
Thymes
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Mar 12-13
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2 days
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Botany 2
Extraction and essential oil quality
Essential oils: other Lamiaceae & Asteraceae:
Leg & foot Massage
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Massage practice
Essay: case study
Essential oils:
Other Lamiaceae, Asteraceae
Geraniaceae: geranium
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April 9-10
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2 days
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Essential oil quality and introduction to chemistry
Annonaceae: Ylang ylang
Geraniaceae
Consultation skills & Massage
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Consultation practice
Essay: case study
Massage practice
Essential oils: Burseraceae
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June 11-12
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2 days
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Carrier oils
Essential oils: Burseraceae
Coniferales
Arm & Hand Massage
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Essay: case study
Massage practice
Essential oil study
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July2 -3
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2 days
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Chemistry 2
Essential oils: Rutaceae (Citrus oils)
Massage: abdominal massage
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Essay: case study
Massage practice
Essential oil study
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Aug 20-21
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2 days
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Methods of application, absorption, safety 1
Essential oils: Jasmine, Rose, Benzoin, Vetiver
Blending 1
Massage: Head, neck & shoulders
Face massage
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Essay: Case study
Blending practice
Essential oil study
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