Thanks a lot for these, Sue - I'd not come across either before. The Katesye course looks particularly good as it apparently enables non-aromatherapists you to get insurance to use aromatherapy products in their existing therapies. I'm not sure whether the FHT (with which I'm currently insured) would accept this or not - I'll ask. I've also emailed Katseye to find out more - will let you know if I get any further info of interest.
Thanks again
Sarah
As promised, I've looked into the courses offered by Kateseye. They do sound good, but only enable you to produce products using their own blends (i.e. not blend your own from scratch) - so it's limited.
I don't really understand why there isn't a proper aromatherapy qualification that covers blending and supplying products, and using these in other therapies, without having to learn and do case studies on full-body massage.
Sarah
Am I right in thinking the pre-blended oils are already mixed in oil?
If so I'd not put these in a burner as carrier oil heated smells nasty.
Its a really good question, and I'd not like to make a guess.
I dont burn oils in the treatment room anymore, even picking a safe oil such as lavender, orange or lemongrass has caused some clients to dislike the smell as soon as they enter as the oils did not match their mood.
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