Growing awareness and interest from both the public and certain regulatory agencies have brought the ‘therapy of scent’ to the fore. Increasing sales of ‘aromatherapy products’, inspired by a desire to self-nurture, have reacquainted us with one of our most direct and instinctual senses: smell.  As our high street shelves have given more space to aromatherapy, so the powerful licensing agencies have become more watchful of how aromatherapy markets itself.

If we define aromatherapy as the use of essential oils to promote physical, psychological and spiritual well-being, how as responsible practitioners can we utilise the tools of our art – essential oils , vegetable oils, creams, gels etc – within the various guidelines and restrictions, whether in a therapist to client setting or within a more commercial market?

The main objective of this two-day workshop in London will be to enable trainee and practising Aromatherapists to enhance and develop their blending skills. It will provide practical guidance on confidently creating and marketing one’s own unique range of Aromatherapy products — with a special emphasis on labelling and meeting EC regulations. The course will be very ‘hands-on’ and will include a number of in-class exercises and practical blending work with essential oils and bases.

Alan Stuart MIFPA

Alan has been working in essential oil blending for over eight years, and produces in a range of specialised aromatherapy products sold worldwide. He is Assistant Principal and a Senior Lecturer  at the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, and teaches aromatherapy, Oriental medicine, and therapeutic and acupressure massage. He has written a number of articles on the safe therapeutic use of essential oils.

Alan has gained wide experience in aromatic product design for both private clients and aromatherapy companies, taking a strongly vitalistic approach to the art of blending. He has been involved in all aspects of product creation from formulation, design and materials sourcing to production, marketing and distribution. Alan is ideally placed to offer genuine advice and experience with regard to creating one’s own aromatherapy product range.

Alan maintains a busy professional aromatherapy practice  in North London, and practices Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong meditation and healing therapy.

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