Aromatherapy and Massage

Choose workshops to suit your particular needs. The tutorials give a wide range of support and topics from identifying the important indicators in a case study; Improving your practical techniques and mixing Essential Oils.

These weekends give you an ideal opportunity to give a massage and be observed and corrected where necessary in a relaxed and informative atmosphere.

‘The hands-on experience of massage with a qualified tutor overseeing is invaluable.'
Marie Asamany, Aromatherapy student

'I felt that the tutorial brought to life the understanding I had of the subject’
Jasvinder Sidhu, Aromatherapy student.

Practical Tutorials 2008

Aromatherapy (AAPA)

with tutor Carole Preen
These workshops run from 9am to 6pm each day

Students on the new AAPA course may choose from a range of workshops we have on offer in 2008. Those who wish to join the AAPA register will be required to attend six.

Base carrier oils will be supplied but students will need to bring their own essential oils, towels; one bath sheet and one bath towel and wear dark (preferably black) trousers or skirts and white tops for practical work.

Aromatherapy is still self-regulated in the UK and the Diploma alone allows you to set up as a practitioner. But those students who wish to register with the AAPA, ie. attending all six workshops, are also required to complete an external final exam. Details of cost and when and where this will take place will be provided by your tutor upon request.

Requirements

To be a Kevala student on either Aromatherapy course.

21st & 22nd June 2008 with Carole Preen at the Kevala Centre - During this week-end advanced Kevala students will have a mock practical examination and viva in preparation for their finals with the external AAPA examiners. You will receive full support and advice from your course tutor. For newer students, you will be able to learn the feet, front of legs and arms aromatherapy massage routine with supervision from your tutor, to include consultation and blending, including going over the back routine. There will also be a lecture on organic chemistry including information on considerations for blending, covering the notes and plant families. A further discussion on nomenclature and how this helps us identify plants we use in aromatherapy, including a look at plant personalities and how they affect us.

A range of carrier oils will be supplied but students should bring their essential oils. All other resources are provided at the venue where there is also an opportunity to purchase quality essential oils and other aromatherapy related items from the shop. Students need to wear dark (preferably black) trousers or skirts and white tops for practical work.

6th & 7th September 2008 with Carole Preen at Kevala Centre - During this workshop you will have the opportunity to practice aromatherapy massage techniques for the abdomen, chest and the face, neck and head routine. You will also learn to do compresses and inhalations and try these out on each other. On the Sunday we will introduce clays for a full aromatherapy facial experience! You may go home looking 10 years younger! This is an excellent opportunity for extra business potential once you are qualified. There will be a small extra charge to the tutor for products used. We will also go over any areas the group attending would like to revisit and this is an opportunity to perfect your skills learned to date. We will also do some relaxation exercises, which can be used for self as well as nervous clients and discuss grounding and protection routines. A range of carrier oils will be supplied but students should bring their essential oils. All other resources are provided at the venue where there is also an opportunity to purchase quality essential oils and other aromatherapy related items from the shop. Students need to wear dark (preferably black) trousers or skirts and white tops for practical work.

There will be an additional tutorial to cover the following - date tbc - During this week-end workshop you will have the opportunity to learn Therapeutic Relationship Skills/basic counselling skills, a mandatory part of the National Curriculum for aromatherapy to be covered in-class. You will learn how to apply these skills during the consultation as well as discussion on working with other healthcare professionals. We will look at writing a letter to a GP or other healthcare professionals. The day will also include advice and guidance on creating the perfect aftercare advice sheet for clients and what we can tell them within the limitations of our practice. We will also have the opportunity to undertake some creative visualisation/meditation. This workshop can be attended by any Kevala student and not just aromatherapy students.

On the Sunday, you will spend a lovely day enhancing or learning the aromatherapy routine, which will be designed depending on the students, with expert guidance from your tutor. You will be taking a case and blending for the need of your fellow student and in turn they will practice on you in a clinical setting but working in a holistic approach. We will discuss exactly what holism means and how we can incorporate this into everything we do. A range of carrier oils will be supplied but students should bring their essential oils. All other resources will be provided at the venue where there is also an opportunity to purchase quality essential oils and other aromatherapy related items from the shop Students need to wear dark (preferably black) trousers or skirts and white tops for practical work.

25th & 26th October 2008 with Ros Lynes at Kevala Centre - details to be confirmed.

6th & 7th December 2008 with Carole Preen at Hinckley Venue - This a product making week-end. It involves making products for family and personal use, particularly useful for Christmas presents, as well as making blends for profit when working as a professional aromatherapist. The products we will be making are aloe vera base creams, bath bombs, aromatherapy soaps, lip balms, scrubbie bars and bath melts plus making creams and lotion for patients to support their well-being in between treatments. Your tutor will charge an extra fee of approximately £10 to cover all the equipment and base products you need, including cellophane to wrap the products, plus Christmas ribbons, bows and tags to make them ready to give as gifts. This truly is a fun week-end and yet very informative as you will learn lots of ideas and information about blending essential oils. You will also need to buy some glass jars from the on-site shop if you want to participate in everything. We will also look at labelling requirements for these in line with the Law. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your aromatherapy massage skills and the areas covered will be determined on the day by the students present and where they are in terms of study. A range of carrier oils will be supplied but students should bring their own essential oils. We also recommend that you bring a large plastic container/sandwich box to carry all your beautiful gifts home safely. All other resources will be provided at the venue where there is also an opportunity to purchase quality essential oils and other aromatherapy related items from the shop. Students need to wear dark (preferably black) trousers or skirts and white tops for practical work.

Aromatherapy with Ros Lynes -

These workshops are for all Aroma and A to Z of Essential Oils students not on the AAPA course.

Costs and Accommodation

Booking

In order to give as much individual attention as possible numbers are limited for each tutorial, therefore please book early. Availability of dates can be checked by emailing us info@kevala.co.uk.