Advanced Aromatherapy
Our Aromatherapy Massage course will teach you how to select, blend and safely use essential oils to suit your clients needs. You will become familiar with the essences of plants and learn about their effects on the mind, body and spirit when applied using gentle massage techniques. Once the course has been completed you will be confident in how to conduct a consultation and how to provide a full aromatherapy massage with personalized oils. This course will appeal to Holistic Therapists and anyone interested in complementary and natural medicines.
The benefits of Aromatherapy Massage are gaining and increasing in popularity, not only within the field of complementary and natural medicines, but also within the orthodox medical and particularly the nursing professions which widens your market.

Aromatherapy Massage Training Course Content
- Safety & contra-indications
- Aromatherapy massage
- Pre-treatment & consultation
- Aftercare
- Essential oils
- How essential oils are obtained
- Safe and unsafe oils
- Carrier oils
- Blending
- Classification of essential oils
- Chemical categories
- Skin sensitivity
- Major properties of essential oils
- Aromatherapy massage sequence
What will I receive when I complete the course?
The aim of all our courses is to ensure that you leave competent in both the skills and knowledge of your chosen discipline. In this way, you will be able to achieve the Carlton Institute Diploma, which will allow you to obtain Public Liability Insurance. In order to gain your certificate, you must attend the Advanced Aromatherapy course and pass all written and practical assessments on the day.
Get NVQ qualified and improve your employability (additional charges apply)
How much will it cost to do my NVQ qualification?
VRQ Accreditation Fee - £190+vat
We recommend you register for your VRQ within 8 weeks from the start of your course. The fee covers:
- Marking and assessing your portfolio
- Study and assignment notes.
- Theory exams.
- The time taken for and the uses of equipment and products at your practical assessment.
- The fees we pay to the external awarding body for your certification and testing materials.
Locations
The Aromatherapy Massage Training Course can be completed at our Windsor, Brentwood, Exmouth, Cardiff, Malvern Spa, Tamworth, Derby, Stockport, Chichester, Leeds, Durham and Glasgow training colleges.
Entry requirement for Aromatherapy Massage Training Course
Prior Body Massage and our 1 Day Aromatherapy course or equivalent.
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