Do you want to become a Aromatherapist? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Aromatherapists use essential oils extracted from plants to improve physical and emotional well-being and help prevent disease.
After taking a full medical history of the client, including information about diet, lifestyle, emotional problems and allergies, the aromatherapist makes a blend of essential oils. They usually use the oils to massage the client. Aromatherapy oils can also be inhaled as vapour or used in a bath.
Aromatherapists work at times to suit their clients. This can include evenings and weekends. They can work in a variety of settings, including their own and patients' homes, complementary therapy centres, beauty therapy centres and hospices.
Most aromatherapists are self-employed. A new entrant could earn £12,000, and an experienced aromatherapist with a large list of clients could earn up to £40,000.
An aromatherapist needs:
Candidates intending to become professional aromatherapists should choose an aromatherapy course which meets National Occupational Standards. Appropriate courses range from two-year part-time diplomas to three or four-year full-time degrees.
Entry requirements vary. GCSEs/S grades or equivalent may be required for some diploma courses. A levels/H grades or equivalent are usually required for degree entry. Candidates are advised to check with individual educational institutions.
Many people enter aromatherapy as a second career, and mature candidates may be exempt from some entry qualifications.
There is no formal career path for aromatherapists, but they can improve their skills by taking short courses, or qualify in another complementary therapy so they can offer a broader service to their clients.
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