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17 Apr 2009 - 9:00am - 19 Apr 2009 - 6:00pm
Aroma101 Foundations: Cultivating an Aromatic Path to Health and Healing
with Jade Shutes
with Jade Shutes
Author of the Textbook: Aromatherapy for Body-Workers
When: April 17, 18 and 19th (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
9am – 6pm
Where: Augusta School of Massage
608 Ponder Place Drive
Evans, GA 30809
CE’s: 30 CE’s NCBTMB Approved Provider
*Optional 10 CE’s available for those pursuing a separate Aromatherapy Certification at no additional cost.
Seminar Tuition Fees: $350 (on or before March 20, 2009)
$400 (after March 21, 2009)
Supply Fee: $50 (Essential Oils, Product, Manual, etc.)
Class Description: This class is ideal for those wanting to begin the process of becoming a true aromatherapist; those with an interest in incorporating healing art of aromatherapy into an existant practice. This seminar does fulfill the GA Massage Therapy Board requirements for continuing education for the next 2 years. This seminar will be taught by one of the premier, internationally trained instructors in the country, Jade Shutes. Please note: this is an Aromatherapy Class and not a hands on Body-Work Seminar. This seminar is open to other non-massage professionals (i.e. Estheticians, Nurses, Hospice Workers, Care Givers, Physical Therapists, etc.) Seminar costs are competive and class space is limited to 40 persons. Act quickly and reserve your seat for this rare certification opportunity.
Core topics:
- Discovering Aromatic Medicine: An Introduction.
- Discover the therapeutic properties of 20 Essential oils**
- Aromatic Skincare: The Integumentary System.
- The basics of olfaction and the psychology of essential oils.
- Methods of Application and Blending Techniques.
- Homecare and Healthcare with aromatherapy.
- Basic Chemistry of Essential Oils
- Basic Case study for family, friends and existing healthcare professionals.
- What to do next? Advanced Aromatic plant medicine studies.
Upon successful completion of Aroma101: Foundations you’ll be able to:
- Discuss the history of aromatherapy and its modern development.
- Compare and contrast true therapeutic aromatherapy with retail marketed aromatherapy.
- Compare and contrast a true essential oil with a fragrance oil.
- Identify key elements in determining the quality of an essential oil.
- Understand and discuss methods of production and the various end products these methods produce.
- Identify the origins and purpose of an essence in a plant.
- Define what an essential oil is and how it is produced.
- Demonstrate knowledge of 22 essential oils, including Latin binomial, safety information, and 5 key therapeutic properties of each individual essential oil.
- Understand current up-to-date information on safety and essential oils.
- Describe the basic physiology of the skin and its key functions.
- Design an effective blend for a basic skincare.
- Describe the basic anatomy & physiology of the sense of smell.
- Specify key parts of the limbic system and their function.
- Create a blend of essential oils for an emotional purpose.
- List and describe various methods of application techniques and delivery systems.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the chemistry of essential oils.
- Design aromatic blends for a range of common household ailments.
- Assess your needs for education in aromatherapy.
- Design aromatic blends for a range of common household ailments.
- Develop clear career goals and a path to become an Aromatherapist.
About the Instructor:
Jade holds a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, and Reflexology from the Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking, UK, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy from the International Therapist Examining board (ITEC). She has studied with Jan Kusmirek of Fragrant Studies and participated in the Purdue University Advanced Studies of Essential Oils.
She has been practicing and studying forms of natural healing for more than a decade, and was one of the vanguard of professionals who helped introduce aromatherapy to the United States. Jade Shutes has been an aromatherapy educator and practitioner for over 18 years, opening her first aromatherapy school in the New England area in 1990. Her ongoing study, research and integration of diverse healing modalities such as acupuncture, psychotherapy, herbalism, holistic counseling, quantum physics, philosophy, massage and reflexology culminated in the creation of Dynamic Aromatherapy™. In 2003, the IDA changed its name to: The East-West School for Herbal and Aromatic Studies in order to acknowledge the growing interest in both herbal and aromatic remedies.
Jade has been actively involved with the setting of standards for aromatherapy education in North America, and has authored published articles and textbooks on various aromatherapy issues. Jade is recognized for her leadership roles in the campaign to raise aromatherapy educational standards in the USA, and co-initiated the creation of the National Steering Committee (now ARC) on Educational Standards. Jade is the Past President of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.