Cumberland Institute - Continuing Education Division

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $465 ($510 if registering within 7 days of class) - Cost includes $60 materials fee.

This course is designed for massage therapists who would like to begin to incorporate aromatherapy into their massage practices. Mary Beth Crawford, LMT introduces the beginner to a short list of pure essential oils, which can be used alone or in combination, to address a range of client’s physical and emotional needs.

The course will cover:

1. A beginner’s list of 10 pure essential oils, which are useful in a massage practice
2. A discussion of the basic qualities of the ten oils, their common uses, and the conditions associated with each on the list.
3. An introduction to the qualities of different carrier oils, lotions, and balms, and which massage modality or client need is best addressed by each
4. Basic instruction in how to blend essential oils
5. Hands-on experience in blending oils to create custom products for use in your massage practice
6. The ethics and safety of use, including methods of introducing oils during intake
7. Techniques for applying oils “on the fly” in a massage, tailored to client goals, as well as the needs observed by the therapist during a session
8. The orientation of this class is practical, rather than scientific, and is intended for beginners only. You will learn techniques and create products that can be immediately integrated into your practice. A materials fee is included in the cost of the course.

Please do not wear any fragrances to class so that everyone will be able to appreciate the beauty and power of working with the essential oils.

What to Bring:  Set of sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for personal usage each day.  Essential oils will be provided. You may want to bring note taking items.  A manual and information is included in the class.  Massage tables are provided.

A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.