Sessions • Classes • Workshops • Events
Date/Time
Date(s) - Sun 11/8/2015
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
ReikiSpace & Learning Place
2793 Old Post Rd., Suite 10
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Categories
Aromatherapy Basics is a 6 hr course designed to teach the basic concepts of aromatherapy products and aromatherapy uses. The course is designed to provide a solid foundation for exploring essential oils and essential oil use, as well as providing knowledge to become an informed consumer of aromatherapy products.
Ten essential oils will be covered as well as aromatic sampling of additional essential oils and aromatic products. This hands-on class ends with the participant making and blending their own personal aromatic inhaler, bath salt, and massage oil.
This course will cover:
• Definition of Aromatherapy, EOS, Hydrosols and Aromatics
• History of Aromatherapy/Types of Aromatherapy
• Methods of Extraction
• Quality tests for EOS, Proper labeling, Buyer Beware!
• Skin A & P, Limbic System A & P review
• Top Ten EOS for Massage Therapists
• Methods of Application
• EOS Safety & Storage
• Blending exercise (bath salts, massage oil, and personal inhaler)
No prior knowledge of aromatherapy is needed for this class!
Linda L Weihbrecht, BSN, RN, LMT, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
Linda Weihbrecht is a certified Clinical Aromatherapist/RN/Licensed Massage Therapist. She presently works as a community nurse providing health screening to local communities and helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Linda has studied aromatherapy with Jane Buckle PhD, RN and creator of the Aromatherapy for Health Professionals course and the ‘m’ technique since 1997, as well as many other leading aromatherapy educators. Her aromatherapy education has been in the USA, France, Turkey, and UK. She recently obtained certificates in end of life nursing care and stress management. Linda has additional training in Healing Touch, Reiki, various massage therapy techniques, as a HealthRHYTHMS facilitator, and guided imagery.
She is the founder and facilitator of a hospital based support group, “Coping with Anxiety and Panic” (CAP) since 1994. This group uses a wellness “toolbox” approach for coping with anxiety disorders. Linda is the chairperson for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists Hospital Working Group.
Linda speaks and consults on many health related topics; her specialty is integrated medicine workshops and activities for stress management.
Bookings are closed for this event.
