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For information on our aromatherapy education for Absolute Essentials wholesale clients, please see our News and Events page or contact Absolute Essentials

CEU Course: Pregnancy Massage

An Introduction to pregnancy and post partum massage for practicing massage therapists

Time: 12 Hours

Objectives:

·   Recognize stages of pregnancy

·   Understand common discomforts during stages of pregnancy

·    Recognize massage cautions and contraindications during pregnancy.

·    Understand the procedure of client consultation and referral if needed.

·    Know how to position client throughout stages of pregnancy.

·    Use pregnancy massage body cushions that can assist with client comfort.

·    Perform a one hour pregnancy massage with safety and confidence.

·    Understand precaution and contraindications during the post partum stage.

·   Recognize common discomforts during the post partum stage.

·    Know how to perform a post partum massage with safety and confidence.

Class Format:

4 hours presentation and discussion

6 hours demonstration and guided practice

2 hours review and evaluation

CEU Course: Aromatherapy I

An introduction to aromatherapy, its uses and benefits.

Time: Time: 6 hours

Objectives:

· Recognizes the role of growers and suppliers in maintaining quality control of aromatic extracts.

· Has an overall view of the current status and role of Aromatherapy in the United States and other countries
Understands the formation of oils in plant tissue, methods of extraction and basic chemical principles in brief

·         Knows the routes of absorption of aromatic essences into the body and how oils interact on physical/emotional levels.

·         Understands the nature, scope and limitations of Aromatherapy and the necessity for referral procedures.

·         Understands the need for taking a holistic approach to client consultation.

·         Understands the therapeutic application of six essential oils

·         Knows the contra indications to the six essential oils.

·         Knows which essential oils are generally not recommended for use.

·         Understands the need for correct handling, storage, and hygienic and safe practices when using essential oils.

·         Is familiar with a variety of carrier oils and their properties.

·         Understands common conditions that may be treated with the six essential oils.

CEU Course: Aromatherapy II

An intermediate course and workshop

Time: Time: 6 hours

Objectives:

· Understands the relationship between the chemical constituents and polarity of individual essential oils

· Recognizes the importance of using a holistic approach to blending essential oils.

· Takes each objective a stage further, thus deepening the therapist’s knowledge and understanding of principles covered in Part I, such as aromachemistry and plant energy.

· Knows how to make Aromatherapy blends for specific conditions.

· Understands principles of energy in Chinese Medicine and relates it to the use of aromatherapy.

· Recognizes conditions commonly presented and how they may be treated with Aromatherapy.

· Understands the therapeutic application of twelve more essential oils.

· Is able to create aromatherapy blends for therapeutic treatments using various forms of base products, such oils, lotions, creams and gels.

· Understands the quantities of essential oil and carrier products required to make a safe blend depending upon area of application.

· Demonstrates consultation skills.

· Is able to prescribe blends for specific conditions based on consultation.

CEU Course: Reflexology

An introduction to reflexology for licensed massage therapists, nail technicians, estheticians, and cosmetologists

Time: 12 hours

Aims: To enable massage therapists to optimize their clients wellbeing by using reflexology techniques safely and effectively

Objectives:

Is familiar with the major historical developments in reflexology.
Knows the current status of reflexology in the U.S. and other countries.
Understands the relationship between zones of the feet and corresponding zones of the body.
Identifies the location of reflexes on the feet and relates to body parts which they target.
Knows simple disorders and diseases of the feet which may preclude treatment.
Knows other professionals who could treat such disorders for referral.
Understands that reflexology is not a diagnostic procedure and must never be used as such.
Knows the consultation procedure and can explain the treatment in lay terms.
Understands that callouses, hard skin and deposits in the feet can indicate conditions in other parts of the body and vice versa.
Can demonstrate exercises which will improve mobility and general health of the feet.
Is familiar with preparation and draping procedures before and during a reflexology treatment.
Knows the principles behind all the techniques commonly used in a reflexology treatment.
Displays dexterity and sensitivity in providing reflexology to the feet.

You can find a schedule of our upcoming classes on the News and Events page.

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