Arthritis and Aromatherapy (Distance Learning)

Distance Learning CPD Course

With an increasing ageing population, it is probable that therapists will encounter more clients with this painful and debilitating condition. How can we be effective in our treatments for this client group?  This informative day gives the therapist the opportunity to look at gout, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, medications that may have been prescribed, diet and other lifestyle issues that can affect these conditions.

We examine how aromatherapy can help by looking at the presenting symptoms of the client, and then how to select appropriate essential and carrier oils. Methods and mediums of application are explored and there will be an opportunity to blend oils for specific cases.

Course content:

• Types of Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Injury-caused Arthritis
  • Auto-immune Arthritis
• Treatments for Arthritis
• Medications
• Lifestyle changes
• Diet
• Choosing Essential Oils
• Carrier Oils
• Methods of Use
• Joint Problems
• Conclusions

 Pre-requisite –

•  A qualification in Anatomy and Physiology
• An aromatherapy qualification to PPA standards