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The Online 235-hour ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) allows students to become professionally qualified in the therapeutic uses of essential oils through Aromahead Institute. Our exclusive digital curriculum includes an online textbook and references, access to exclusive videos, case study assignments, and dozens of blending activities.
During this online course, you will:
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Become qualified in the safe and therapeutic use of essential oils.
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Build a strong foundation for a career in aromatherapy, or to compliment an existing practice.
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Learn to confidently consult with clients and evaluate which essential oil is appropriate for a given situation, and more.
The Aromahead version of distance education goes above and beyond the standard for online learning. Our curriculum includes activities and videos, as well as meticulously crafted directions for case studies that will enhance your experience and intuition as an aromatherapist.
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Take your knowledge of essential oils to the next level to better understand safe application, chemical properties, research reports, and to navigate confidently in clinical environments. During this exciting 125-hour professional-level program, you will learn the chemistry, aromas and therapeutic uses of over 30 essential oils.
The curriculum includes the advanced study of more than 25 specific essential oil components, their structures and therapeutic behaviors.
In this class, you will:
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Study the chemical families, and the genus, species and chemotype of each oil.
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Learn about a range of more exotic essential oils, not commonly referenced.
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Learn to understand GC/MS reports, advanced research, and more.
You’ll also receive FREE access to an advanced database of researched essential oil components and their therapeutic properties, developed by Andrea Butje and edited by Robert Tisserand.
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Are you a massage therapist wanting to use essential oils in your practice? The 36-hour Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists provides a comprehensive foundation for the use of essential oils in your bodywork practice. This class is designed for practicing massage therapists with no previous aromatherapy training.
Gain proficiency in a core set of 20 essential oils taught by Andrea Butje, co-founder of the Finger Lakes School of Massage, and founder of Aromahead Institute.
Learn the dynamics of olfaction, the CNS, and the stress response in practical, accessible language taught by Cindy Black, L.Ac, co-founder of the Finger Lakes School of Massage, and founder of Meridian Massage Institute.
Enjoy 12 exclusive videos featuring Andrea Butje demonstrating blending approaches and techniques!
Upon completion of this class, massage therapists will be able to:
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Create aromatic therapeutic products designed specifically for your client's concerns.
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Blend for chronic and acute muscle pain and inflammation.
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Understand how aromatherapy and massage profoundly affect the central nervous system.
CEU’s: This program is approved for Massage Therapy in New York and Florida for 36 hours.
By taking this class, you benefit directly from Andrea and Cindy's decades of practice and study of massage therapy and aromatherapy. As with all of their classes, Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists is comprehensive, cutting edge and fun!
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Aromahead’s popular, fun and accessible 14-hour Body Butters and Lip Balms class! Learn to work with carrier oils and body butters to create a variety of therapeutic body care products. Andrea walks you through the process of blending shea butter, cocoa butter, kombo butter, kpangnan butter, coconut oil and more.
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Create body butters, lip balms, deodorant sticks and more.
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Learn to blend proven recipes and your own original creations.
No previous understanding of aromatherapy or essential oils is required to complete this course and begin blending. It’s perfect for beginners as well as practicing aromatherapists looking to improve their body butter blending techniques.
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The 28 hour component blending class includes an in-depth study of the chemistry, therapeutic uses, and blending techniques for 15 different pine, spruce and fir essential oil species.
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Learn the evidence-based medicinal properties of the main components within the oils.
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Blend many wonderful recipes, including melt-and-pour bar soap and a rich body cream.
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Get unlimited access to exclusive video tutorials, course materials and more.
Perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of chemistry as it relates to aromatherapy.
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Enjoy our FREE Introduction to using essential oils! Learn how to use essential oils in your daily life and make wonderful blends for family and friends!
Course Overview
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Create a variety of therapeutic products, like body butters, lips balms, massage oils and more.
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Learn how to use essential oils safely.
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Build a solid foundation for your continued use and study of essential oils.
This course offers everything you need to know to get started in aromatherapy.