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College of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization. Aromatherapy is the art and science of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty.  Everyone has used aromatherapy sometime in their life, but most people don't realize it. Vicks Vaporub� is actually aromatherapy, so is Listerine� and so are most cough drops.  

In The School of Natural Healing's Aromatherapy Home Study Program, essential oils will fill your home with vibrant fragrances from around the world.  This course not only teaches you the fundamentals of natural health care, but also gives you experience making your own essential oil formulas to try out on yourself and your friends.  Once you know how to make your own essential oil crafts, you might find yourself giving them away as gifts or even starting your own business. This one of a kind correspondence course includes thirty-two essential oils, seven text books, four study guides, four videos, and two audio cassettes.  Every aspect of basic aromatherapy is covered as well as detailed information on anatomy, and making simple home remedies with common herbs and spices you probably already have in your home.
AROMATHERAPY PROGRAM
Level 100 Family Herbalist
(Level 100 from the Master Herbalist Course)

The School's Family Herbalist Course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to tackle almost any health issue.  The Family Herbalist Course is essential for anyone who wants to take charge of their own health and become more informed, educated, and independent.  This course explores important concepts in natural medicine that even the most experienced natural healers need to know for success.

Materials included:
Level 200  -  Anatomy

Understanding how the body works is critical for the aspiring aromatherapist.  This level covers cells, organs, and organ systems of the body in a way that is both informative and easy to understand.  A specific emphasis is placed on applying the information you have learned in the course to the common diseases of each organ.

Materials included:
The Human Body in Health and Disease text by Memmler-Cohen-Wood
Study guide for The Human Body in Health and Disease
Aromatherapy Anatomy Addendum
Level 300 - Aromatherapy 1

This introduction to aromatherapy includes thirty-two professional grade essential oils from around the world along with basic information on how to use them.  Since most people learn best when they do �hands-on� assignments, this level gets you using your essential oils right away.

Materials included:
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Study Guide
Essential Oil Research Kits 1 - 4
Aromatherapy Audio CD
Level 400 - Aromatherapy 2

This level focuses on designing and making your own aromatherapy creations.  You will learn to make your own creams, essential oil deodorant, potpourri, facial masks, and even perfume or cologne.  You will also explore the chemistry behind essential oils and their historical usage.

Materials included:
Aromatherapy Workbook
Aromatherapy Workbook study guide
Natural Beauty Basics
Aromatherapy Formulation Assignment
Level 500 - Aromatherapy 3

Over one hundred of the most used essential oils as well as the most used carrier oils are covered in this level.  You will also design aromatherapy blends for specific diseases.  This advanced information will help you hone your skills as an aromatherapist.  After this level you may take an exam and become a Certified Aromatherapist.

Materials included:
Aromatherapy Materia Medica
Aromatherapy Treatment Assignment
Aromatherapy Research
Assignment
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An Herbal Legacy of Courage text by David Christopher
Herbal Home Health Care text by Dr. Christopher
Herbal Home Health Care Study Guide
Fundamentals of Herbology (2 hour DVD)
Simple Home Remedies (1 hour DVD)
Study guide for Fundamentals of Herbology and Simple Home Remedies
Internal Cleansing (1 hour audio CD)
Safety of Herbs (1 hour audio CD)
Master Herbalists Speak (1 hour audio CD)