Diploma in AROMATHERAPY, Holistic Studies and Massage

Dates:Friday 12 October 2012
Times:Friday evenings: 6.30pm to 10.00pm Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 6.00pm
Fee:€2250.00 - paid in installments 14 months Exam Fee €75

Course Content:

Module Dates and Cost
Module one     12-14 and 19-21 October 2012 Cost €500.00
Module two     11-13 and 18-20 January 2013 Cost €500.00
Module three   7-9 and 14-16 June AND 24-26 August 2013 Cost €750.00
Module four     15-17 and 22-24 November 2013 Cost €500.00
Exam                December 2013 Cost €75.00
Deposit             A deposit of €100 secures yours place on a module

Contact: Please call Christine Courtney (Principal) to find our more: 01-628 2121  or 087-67 37 851

Course Accreditation:
This course is accredited by IFPA - International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists which is the largest organisation world wide representing Professional Aromatherapists

Testimonials for some past students

“I enjoyed the Diploma in Aromatherapy course so much that I have recommended it to everyone I meet who is interested in studying aromatherapy.  The course was enjoyable; there was tremendous fun and an opportunity to make new friends.  Christine is a born teacher and organiser.  The modules were well planned and everything was clearly and concisely explained.  The atmosphere was such that questions were always welcomed.  A great experience!”  Mary Dunne, Warren-Point, Co. Down

“When I started this course, I believed that I was just doing an aromatherapy course to learn how to blend essential oils, how wrong I was!  I had no idea just how much I was going to get out of this course. With Christine’s guidance and unlimited knowledge of the oils, I discovered that there are other levels to aromatherapy that I never realised.  Thank you Christine”   SANDRA BLACKMORE 2009

“This was such an AMAZING course.  It has been a life changing experience for me.  Christine is so passionate about the subject that I was hooked from day one. The knowledge and information one learns is astounding.  It was so much more in depth and interesting than I’d ever imagined and the encouragement and support from staff and students alike made this a course in a million! I look forward to attending many more courses at OBUS, a place, I have come to view as home.  Such a safe haven. Thank you Christine”  AMANDA DOYLE. Sept 2010


About the Course
Massage Sequences Taught
  • Full body massage including lymph drainage
  • Aromatherapy facial including scalp massage
  • Remedial seated, neck, shoulders and scalp massage
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Baby massage
  • Foot Reflex Massage - combining reflexology techniques, massage and essential oils
Theory
  • The history of aromatherapy
  • 60 essential oils, their chemistry and therapeutic effects
  • The therapeutic use of essential oils for common ailments
  • The intensive use of essential oils for acute conditions
  • The use of essential oils during pregnancy and childbirth
  • The use of essential oils for children, adults and the elderly
  • The use of essential oils for people with cancer
  • Methods of extraction
  • Methods of using essential oils
  • Olfaction and its effects on our body and emotions
  • Blending and mixing of oils for massage
  • Making lotions and oils for home use
  • Holistic healing philosophy
  • Empowering the client
  • Physical/mental/emotional effects of essential oils
  • Massage - the principles, benefits and contra-indications
  • Body analysis and health assessment
  • Stress - how it shows in our body and how it effects our life
  • Care of the therapist, physically through exercises and emotionally by setting boundaries
  • Common ailments
  • Professional ethics
  • Business - how to promote yourself as a therapist and how to set up and run your practice
Course Structure:
The course consists of 4 modules.
Module 1, 2, and 4 are held over 2 consecutive weekends including Friday evening.
Module 3 is made up of 3 weeks - 2 consecutive weekends and the third weekend is approximately 8 weeks later.
Total class hours 200.
Between modules students have case studies to be complete and theory questions to answer

It is advisable that anyone taking the course, and wishing to complete it in 12 months, should allow 4 hours per week to complete their home study requirements.

The time between each module is planned to give the students sufficient time to complete their homework, practice all the massage techniques and become familiar with all the material taught before proceeding with the next module.

Students must complete the modules in sequence, e.g. module one, then two..etc.
You can complete the course in your own time - you can complete the course in one year or take up to 3 years to complete.

Aromatherapy Examination
Following completion of module four there is a two and a half hour practical exam and a three hour written exam.

Course Booking:
This course can not be booked on line. 
To Book:
1.  Please phone office where we can take payment by laser and debit cards.
2.  To pay by cheque - please make cheque payable to Obus Limited and send to 53 Beech Grove, Lucan,
     Co. Dublin.  Please remember to include your full name and contact details