This is the first weekend of a three weekend foundation course in Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy. Open to all qualified aromatherapists, this first weekend reviews in detail essential oil chemistry and its relevance to practice. Weekends two (23/24th Feb 2008) and three (5/6th April) will be held in Dublin. This course is supported with home study and tasks between classes.

Date: November 24th - 25th, 2007
Venue: Belfast, UK

For bookings, contact: lyn.lamont@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Aromatherapy is one of the most commonly used complementary therapy interventions in the oncology and palliative care environment. Currently the majority of work is focused on whole person care, providing relaxation, improving coping skills and generally improving quality of life. The additional potential of essential oils to assist with specific clinical problems is enormous; their versatility lends them to be used in a variety of ways in this specialised environment.
This class is geared for those already working with essential oils and aromatherapy in the cancer care environment. Its purpose is to promote discussion, link essential oil research to sound and effective practice and improve aromatic interventions for persons with cancer. It also encourages the practitioner to explore the possibility of extending their current ways of working with essential oils to make full use of their therapeutic potential.

Date: January 29th - 30th, 2008
Venue: Marsden Hospital, London, UK

For bookings, contact: Jeannie.Dyer@rmh.nhs.uk

This class is for persons who have previously attended the class “Essential Oils in the Cancer Care Environment” with Rhiannon. This update day provides the opportunity to review key information, study new aspects of essential oils in the cancer care setting, update with new research and network with other therapists in this specialist field.

Date: January 31st, 2008
Venue: Marsden Hospital, London, UK

For bookings, contact: Jeannie.Dyer@rmh.nhs.uk

This three day intensive program is intended for experienced aromatherapists and/or herbalists wishing to explore in detail the different modes of administration of essential oils.

A review of all interfaces of absorption will be made including:
• Inhalation
• Oral
• Sublingual
• Dermal
• Rectal
• Vaginal

For each of these interfaces we shall explore indications, contraindications, doses, galenics, pharmacokinetics and formulation examples.

General guidelines concerning effective formulation skills will also be given. One day of the program (day 3) shall be spent in practical formulating for all of these interfaces to gain hands-on experience in formula development and preparation.

Comprehensive documentation will be provided by EORC. A certificate of attendance will also be provided (note this is not a certificate of authorization to practice).

By the end of the program, the participant shall be able to:
• Access greater confidence when using different administration methods
• Select the most appropriate route of absorption for selected conditions
• Compare and contrast each route with regards to their individual physical and metabolic barriers to absorption.
• Gain experience in the preparation of a range of formulas for each of the main interfaces of absorption
• Employ essential oils at appropriately safe doses for each route of administration
• Recognize the risks and contraindications for each route of administration.

Date: February 15th - 17th, 2008
Venue: Florida, USA

For bookings, contact: andrea@aromahead.com

This is the second weekend of the Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy class. It requires previous attendance of weekend one (see 24/25th November). The main topic for these two days is: Navigating the highways of essential oil application and absorption - maximizing therapeutic effectiveness.
This intensive class aims to help practicing aromatherapists increase their knowledge base and refine their skills from a clinical perspective. The class bridges both Holistic aromatherapy and French medical styles by examining closely all possible routes of essential oil administration.
Taking a research-based approach we shall examine related anatomy and physiology as well as pharmacokinetics, indications, rationale, advantages, disadvantages, safety issues and therapeutic guidelines for each interface discussed. This information will serve to increase practitioner confidence and encourage a critical evaluation of the best routes of essential oil administration for individual clients.

Date: February 24th - 25th, 2008
Venue: Dublin, Ireland

For bookings, contact: EBlake@olh.ie

Date: April 3rd - 4th, 2008
Venue: Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

For bookings, contact: dhayden@olh.ie

This final weekend completes the Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy basic program by helping the therapist to combine their greater knowledge and understanding of essential oils and the different pathways of administration to successfully formulate for the person in need.
In a safe and supportive setting, the therapist will gain greater confidence in formulating for specific therapeutic effect. The weekend is largely practical – each therapist will gain experience in making up formulations for all forms of administration. A range of essential oils and related products (hydrolats, infused oils, gel, cream, emulsifier…) will be available for use in this lively and informative class.

Date: April 5th - 6th, 2008
Venue: Dublin, Ireland

For bookings, contact: EBlake@olh.ie

“From Biodiversity to Therapeutic Practice”
This annual symposium provides the opportunity to hear international experts in medicinal plants and essential oils. Two and a half days of intense debate and lectures as well the opportunity to network and visit the trade show. Situated in the centre of Grasse, the city of fragrance.
Special focus on medicinal plants and essential oils from the Americas.
Speakers include James Duke.

Date: April 11th - 13th, 2008
Venue: Grasse, France

For bookings, contact: laurence.meineri@ville-grasse.fr

‘Pregnancy is a special time, when ordinary influences can have extraordinary consequences’
Francis Brinkel, ND
The purpose of this two day class is to lay the foundations of good aromatherapy practice for working with women throughout their pregnancy including up to and beyond labour and birth. There is a lot of confusion and conflicting advice given concerning working with this particular period of a woman’s life. The purpose of this class is to help clarify key points from an objective physiological and essential oil chemistry perspective as well as offer practical guidelines for working alongside the mother-to-be.

The class will revolve around fundamental questions concerning pregnancy and essential oils, namely:
• What physiological changes occur during pregnancy that may influence how essential oils work?
• Can essential oils cross the placental barrier?
• Are essential oils safe to use in pregnancy? Are there any contraindications?
• Are emmenagogic essential oils abortifacient?
• What doses and type of applications should I be using?
• What conditions of pregnancy can I effectively treat with aromatherapy?
• What about labour and delivery and the post natal period?
• Is aromatherapy safe for babies and toddlers?

By the end of the program you will be able to:
• Access greater confidence when working with pregnant clients
• Discuss why certain essential oils may be safe or harmful during pregnancy
• Suggest practical aromatherapy interventions for a range of common complaints encountered during pregnancy
• Suggest practical interventions for labour and delivery
• Clarify your role in the support of a pregnant woman
• Offer constructive advice to the pregnant client about the benefits of aromatherapy for her and her family.

Date: April 19th - 22nd, 2008
Venue: New York State, USA

For bookings, contact: organicaj@yahoo.com

Please note: This class is only open to those who have completed the first level of the ACA series.

Gastrointestinal disease is a significant cause of ill health in all parts of the world. Whereas in the developing world, most disease is due to infection and malnutrition, in the developed world, an increasing number of disorders are classed as non-organic – that is to say with no identified organic cause. Key examples of disorders in this category are non-functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome. In allopathic medicine, treatment of these disorders is often limited. Essential oils have a limited but significant role to play within the digestive arena.
The purpose of this program is to consider the role of essential oils in digestive disorders.
Full documentation is provided.
Content of the 2 day program includes:
• Digestive health and its importance
• Review of main methods of administration for digestive disorders
• Safety and contraindications
• Pharmacodynamic effects of essential oils related to digestion:
Carminative, stomachic, cholagogic, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic.

Aromatherapeutic interventions for a range of digestive disorders from mouth to anus including:
• Mouth ulcers, stomatitis, oral Candida
• Reflux/ dyspepsia, gastritis
• Helicobacter pylori
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Candida
• Diarrhoea
• Infectious conditions
• Constipation
• Anal fissures,haemorrhoids.

Review of 6 key members of the Apiaceae family :
- Angelica archangelica
- Coriandrum sativa
- Cuminum cyminum
- Carum carvi
- Anethum graveolens
- Foeniculum vulgare

Date: April 21st - 22nd, 2008
Venue: New York State, USA

For bookings, contact: organicaj@yahoo.com

This is the fifth year of an incredible local Spring festival celebrating nature, ecology, and of course, the fragrant pheasant’s eye narcissus, Narcissus poeticus in the mountains of the Haut Var. Two days of conferences, botanic rambles, theatre, music and festivities. If you are passionate about nature, then why not join us?

Date: May 17th - 18th, 2008
Venue: La Martre, France

For bookings, contact: essentialorc@club-internet.fr

This program takes an in-depth look at common fungal, bacterial and viral infectious diseases and discusses their effective aromatherapy interventions. It does so in the light of evidence-based information, clinical experience and respect for the person’s individual terrain. This degree of detail is important if we are to harness and use the antimicrobial properties of essential oils in a safe, holistic and effective manner.

Date: June 7th - 8th, 2008
Venue: Filey, UK

For bookings, contact: info@suelincoln.co.uk

This residential program combines intensive study with field visits in an incredibly beautiful part of Provence. Entry onto this course requires a prior aromatherapy qualification.
This program of advanced study has been designed for Aromatherapists who wish to expand and deepen their experience of using essential oils as powerful but safe therapeutic tools. Building on the existing knowledge and skills of each participant, the course leads the already well-qualified Aromatherapist into a new dimension of essential oil therapeutics. It achieves this not only through the high standard of theoretical expertise it imparts, but through special emphasis of the experiential involvement of the course participants themselves. The course thus provides Aromatherapists with a unique opportunity to explore the various methods of application in a safe and supportive setting. Crucial issues of essential oil safety and research information are also carefully addressed.
The key facilitator for the course is Rhiannon. During the course she will share her considerable experience of using essential oils in clinical contexts, and introduce to therapists key concepts of French medical Aromatherapy. Bob a medical microbiologist and author of the Essential Oil Research Database, will help to facilitate the course by providing access to the latest relevant essential oil research.
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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL!
Please contact us in case there are cancellation places available

Date: July 2nd - 10th, 2008
Venue: La Martre, France

For bookings, contact: essentialorc@club-internet.fr

This two day class is destined for aromatherapists wishing to extend their use of base products for a range of essential oil applications.
With both theoretical and practical content, the relevance of choosing the right base for a particular application becomes apparent over the two day period. The therapist will gain increased knowledge, experience and confidence in using a range of bases including hydrolats, fixed oils, infused oils, gel, cream, ointment, honey and clay.

Date: September 27th - 28th, 2008
Venue: Belfast, UK

For bookings, contact: lyn.lamont@belfasttrust.hscni.net