Aromatherapy for Headaches and Migraines: Distance Learning

Description

Aromatherapy for Headaches and Migraines – CPD – 6 points (IFPA) / 5 points (FHT)

Aromatherapy for Headaches and Migraines is a course for the aromatherapist wanting to know more about these conditions that affect up to 15% of the UK population and how they can help them; the course teaches the use of a range of essential oils and offers various treatments to deal with headaches and migraines.

Lifestyle pointers for good health and the appropriate treatments will be demonstrated and practised.  Half theoretical and half practical to allow the therapist to understand and treat clients effectively, the course will cover:

• The definition and differences between Headaches and Migraines.
• You will be revisiting the anatomy of the face and neck to determine how muscular stress can be related to the pain
• The causes of headaches and migraines will be explored including triggers, stress, hormones and diet etc.
• Different client groups and how to treat them
• You will be taught how to blend your own oils for headaches and migraine treatments
• The benefit of using hydrolats will be discussed
• There will be some teaching on pressure point therapy relevant to headache and migraine
• A seated neck, shoulder and head massage will be taught and practiced to give effective relief to headache and migraine sufferers

Each course is supplied with course notes and a selection of kit to complement your studies. Students are required to submit short homework assignments and a certificate is issued on successful completion.

Kit Included Distance Learning only:

• 10ml Cornmint – Mentha arvensis
• 100ml Chamomile Roman – Chamaemelum nobile – Hyd Canister
• 100ml Clary Sage – Salvia sclarea – Hydrolat Canister
• 10ml Marjoram Sweet – Origanum majorana
• 3ml Valerian – Valeriana officinalis

2023-2024 Course Prospectus – Penny Price Academy of Aromatherapy – Hinckley

Booking a Course

Courses can be booked online, by email to [email protected], or by telephone at 01455 251 020. Provisional bookings can be made by phone (Monday – Friday 09:00 am – 5:00 pm) or by email. These bookings must be confirmed by payment of a deposit (50% of the full course fee) and copies of the relevant qualifications where required. The remaining balance of the fee is due 14 days before the course starting date. All bookings will be acknowledged by post or email, with directions and accommodation details provided. The start and end times of the course and other details will be in the latter of the acceptance.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a course for any reason, the following will apply:

• Cancellations given over 14 days notice will receive a refund or be transferred to another course less a £10 cancellation fee.
• To take their chosen course via Distance Learning, at no extra cost, if the course is available as such.
• The option to have a 1:1 bespoke training session for an additional £75 per day. (Applies to CPD only.)
• A full refund.

Please ensure you have read and understood these terms and conditions of booking.

What to Wear?

Students at the Academy are encouraged to be relaxed and at ease. For this reason, it is recommended loose comfortable trousers and tops are worn that enable easy movement and do not restrict the body.  All loose tops and shirts should be tucked in to prevent ‘trailing’ on the client for practical courses. Shoes should be flat-heeled and comfortable.