Aromatherapy massage
Aims of the course
Understand safe practice in aromatherapy massage
Identify:
- Ethical approaches in holistic therapies
- Contraindications to aromatherapy massage
- The checks to be made before undertaking aromatherapy massage
Know the background to aromatherapy massage
- Identify the history of aromatherapy
- Outline what is meant by a holistic approach to aromatherapy massage
Know the benefits of aromatherapy massage
- Identify the benefits of aromatherapy massage
Know the skills used in aromatherapy
- Identify skills needed to perform aromatherapy
Be able to carry out an aromatherapy massage
- Select essential oils which have been blended to meet the needs of an individual
- In a simulated setting, carry out an aromatherapy massage
Assessment
Ongoing assessment with evidence of achieving the aims of the course.