Just wanted to tell you my two cents on this issue. I would LOVE to
know if anyone has another take on this.
"At this time there is no STATE licensure or laws for aromatherapy in
the USA. Most qualified aromatherapists incorporate their aromatherapy
training with another profession that they are 'licensed' in, in
example; Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Nurse, Licensed
Acupuncturist, Medical Doctor, Naturopath Physician etc. "
-- http://www.naha.org/aromatherapy%20regulation%20licensure.htm
"What is offered by aromatherapy educational institutions is usually a
certificate in aromatherapy or a diploma in aromatherapy. Often, a
diploma in aromatherapy course is a more advanced course than that of
a certificate in aromatherapy course. Receipt of a certificate or
diploma is different than being certified or licensed by your state.
Again, there are no states that I am aware of that offer a license or
certification specifically for aromatherapy. Since there will be
differences between schools and courses, it is important that you
inquire specifically with the school to find out the details of the
course offerings and what it will qualify you legally to do after
graduation."
--http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/educate.asp
So basically, even if I were to become a "certified aromatherapist"
that may not protect or allow me to do anything above and beyond what
I can do as a lay person? I have been studying essential oils for over
13 years and I bet I could pass any test given to become an
Aromatherapist.. If I am not an LMT or an ND, I cannot "touch people"
so my healing would have to be through education only?
I sooooo wish doTERRA had a school that gave a certification in
Aromatherapy. The big problem I face is most Aromatherapy schools
teach the English model and not the French model that we learn by
being involved with doTERRA. I feel like I would have to pay just for
the certification which doesn't actually mean much all while learning
a model of EO application that I do not agree with.
What is I just call myself an "healer". Is that kosher?Here is an
interesting discussion on the matter.http://heartofhealing.net/healing/
becoming-a-healer/part-2-legalities/
This is all very interesting to me because (as heartofhelaing.net
mentions) we are pioneers here. So we can create this how we want it
right?!
I can wait to hear everyone's thoughts.
Arin
On Dec 29, 10:02 am, TamiB <tamibutterfi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi.
> I did a search on the group before posting this, in hopes that someone
> else might have asked this question. Didn't exactly find what I was
> looking for.
>
> so, here is my question to the group.
> How many have a certification in Aromatherapy? How many have taken
> formal schooling in Aromatherapy?
>
> My question to this is, can I study this outside of a class and take
> the test to get certified? Sad, but tis true, some people are just
> hung up on titles and certicications. I am reading as much as I can on
> Aromatherapy, but does this make me an Aromatherapist? Can I call
> myself an Aromatherapist if I have not taken the certification test?
>
> Also- would like to know what books people recommend. Looking for all
> areas in the use of essential oils: pet car, mind/body/spirit healing,
> skin care...etc.
>
> Thanks bunches. =)
>
> Tami Butterfield
> Oil Fairy in Portland OR
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