Whether you're an individual who wants to develop skills for using essential oils for self-care, or a licensed healthcare provider seeking a professional level of expertise, the Aromatherapy School has courses tailored to your needs.

Since the Aromatherapy School has merged with the Highlands School of Natural Healing, our new on-line courses are available to both licensed healthcare professionals who can register for the Clinical Aromatherapy Certification program and to individueals who have a strong interest in aromatherapy and the safe use of essential oils: highlandsnaturalhealing.com.

Live classes will begin with our two day (15 hour) workshop, Creating Essential Oil Blends for Clinical Use. (Prior experience with aromatherapy required for this workshop)

In this hands-on workshop, Dr. Power will present a method for selecting essential oils based on client history and targeted clinical goals. This is the same method used by herbalists to create synergistic herbal combinations to address specific health issues. Students at the workshop will have access to an extensive selection of essential oils to create their own blends under expert guidance. This is one of our most popular workshops and since enrollment is limited early registration is suggested.

Students who enroll for this class are expected to have a working knowledge of aromatherapy and prior experience in the use of essential oils.

Dr. Power is a retired board certified neuropsychologist and former Assistant Professor of Surgery/Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia, where she performed intra-operative cortical mapping with renowned neurosurgeon Herman Flanigan, M.D. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and during her years of practice has also been both a practitioner and student of alternative healing methods, including herbal medicine, aromatherapy, Reiki, Chinese Medicine, and other energetic healing systems. Her extensive formal training and experience in the olfactory and limbic systems of the brain give her a unique qualification for understanding the actions of essential oils in the body. Dr. Power, founder of one of the earliest essential oil companies in the U.S. to specialize in therapeutic quality essential oils, is now a clinical consultant for Artisan Aromatics as well as an internationally known writer and teacher in the fields of aromatherapy and alternative medicine. Her approach to aromatherapy weaves together her solid scientific training and strong clinical skills with a holistic philosophy that honors body, mind and spirit. Dr. Joie Power is also the author of The Quick Study Guide to Aromatherapy - a great 4 page laminated booklet covering the safe use of over 25 essential oils.

In addition to teaching courses in aromatherapy for The Aromatherapy School,Dr. Power has presented workshops on aromatherapy and the use of essential oils for the following schools and institutions:

• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), Atlanta Chapter
• Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
• Botanologos School of Herbal Studies
• Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
• National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), S.E. Conference
• North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness, University of NC, Asheville (UNCA)

Online/Correspondence Aromatherapy Course

Dr. Power's Online / Correspondence Aromatherapy Course is now avaiable. This Aromatherapy Distance Learning Course includes an extensive online workbook and personal contact with Dr. Power: Highlands School of Natural Healing - Online Aromathrapy Education.
This Aromatherapy Correspondence Course will include a kit of therapeutic quality essential oils for each level from Dr. Power's preferred supplier of 100% Pure and Natural Essential Oils: Artisan Aromatics

Recommended Books on Essential Oils and Aromatherapy and other Resouces

In addition to Dr. Power's Aromatherapy Quick Study Guide, you'll find these other books and resources on Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Safety invaluable as you progress in your studies: Links to Dr. Power's Aromatherapy Quick Study Guide and Other Resources.

Aromatherapy Certificate / Aromatherapy Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all who attend both days of a workshop (one certificate per level).
A Certificate of Achievement will be issued to all who attend both days of a workshop and pass a written exam at the end of day two (one certificate per level) .
Licensed health care professionals who have received Certificates of Achievement for all three levels will be receive Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy.

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