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Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.
You could work: evenings / weekends; as customers demand
As an aromatherapist, you could:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work at a health spa, from home, at a client's home or in a therapy clinic.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course like:
Courses like these may help you to get a trainee position, for example with a professional aromatherapist or business offering spa services.
You could apply to do a Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
This typically takes up to 2 years and is a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
You could take a training course offered by a private training organisation or professional body, like the International Federation of Aromatherapists.
It's important to check courses carefully to make sure what's being offered is right for you.
You'll need to:
You could register with an accredited organisation for professional recognition and networking opportunities.
Organisations include the:International Federation of Aromatherapists; Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council; Federation of Holistic Therapists
You can find out more about working in aromatherapy from the International Federation of Aromatherapists.
You would usually be self-employed or you might do this as a second career, fitting it around your other commitments.
With further training, you could offer extra treatments, like reflexology or massage, to attract more clients and increase your income.