Tuition:  $195.00

Prerequisites:  None

In the HAI Aromatherapy Healing Arts Course, you will explore how fragrant essential oils can influence us physically and emotionally, not only by affecting thoughts and emotions, but also by altering hormone production, brain chemistry, stress levels, and general metabolism.  You will discover the fascinating history and theory of aromatherapy from ancient uses to modern-day perfumes.  Included in this comprehensive course are numerous formulas for first-aid treatments, medicinals, aphrodisiacs, skin and hair care, massage oils, and more; updated herbal listings and resources for making your own formulations; and instructions for extracting and blending essential oils at home.  You will also cover sections on Ayurvedic aromatherapy and environmental sustainability.  Overall, you will come to understand how aromatherapy embraces holistic healing through lifestyle enhancement, natural prevention, and botanical medicine.  Scientific research, case histories, and hands-on practical experience support learning. 

Upon completion of the Aromatherapy Healing Arts Course, you will be able to: 

• Describe the history of fragrance. 
• Explain how the brain processes odor. 
• Explain how scent affects the psyche. 
• Describe guidelines for safe and effective essential oil use. 
• Describe the properties of various carrier oils. 
• Describe the properties of various essential oils. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the heart and circulatory system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the digestive system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the respiratory system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the ears and eyes. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the musculoskeletal system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the nervous system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the glandular system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the urinary system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the reproductive system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the integumentary system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for the immune system. 
• Describe aromatherapy applications for children. 
• Explain the use of essential oils in aromatherapy massage. 
• Explain the use of essential oils in body and hair care. 
• Explain the use of essential oils in facial care. 
• Explain the use of essential oils in the kitchen. 
• Explain the perfumer’s art of blending fragrance. 
• Explain the process of therapeutic blending. 
• Describe various methods of essential oil extraction. 
• Explain the sustainability of essential oils. 
• Explain the chemistry of essential oils. 
• Describe various chemical groups. 
• Describe the Ayurvedic doshas. 
• Identify essential oils for balancing the doshas. 
• Identify essential oils for balancing the chakras. 
• Develop therapeutic aromatherapy products. 
• Utilize the an essential oil materia medica. 
• Apply aromatherapy healing arts in your daily life. 
• Apply aromatherapy healing arts in your holistic practice. 

With this course, you will receive one text book and an HAI developed course workbook.  When all academic and financial requirements have been met, you will receive a personalized Certificate of Completion with our gold embossed seal for the Aromatherapy Healing Arts Course. 

Tuition:  $195.00