Aromatic Acupressure & Meridian Massage Alan Stuart 4-day Advanced Certificate Course with
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Aromatic Acupressure & Meridian Massage Alan Stuart 4-day Advanced Certificate Course with
Aromatic Acupressure & Meridian Massage 4-day Advanced Certificate Course with with Alan Stuart at Regent’s University, Regent’s Park, London NW1 Meridian or Acupressure Massage is an approach to therapeutic bodywork that incorporates the hands-on stimulation of the body’s Meridian system — the same network of energy channels used in Acupuncture. For the Aromatherapy and Massage practitioner, this dynamic system of manual treatment offers an exciting opportunity to deepen one’s effectiveness as a bodywork professional. When integrated with Aromatherapy, Acupressure Massage becomes Aromatic Acupressure. It refers to the therapeutic application of specific essential oils to the Organ Meridians and Acupoints of Oriental Medicine, and emphasizes the vitalistic, as opposed to the biochemical, aspects of their actions Alan Stuart draws from years of experience as an Oriental bodywork practitioner, Aromatherapist and highly popular instructor. The emphasis of his relaxed yet inspired and dedicated approach to teaching Aromatic Acupressure and Meridian Massage is on its easy integration with traditional massage styles. There are three main ways that Aromatic Acupressure may be applied in practice: 1. Incorporating the stimulation of acupressure points in the whole-body massage application of essential oils. This increases the overall effectiveness of the treatment. 2. The second application of Aromatic Acupressure is appropriate in situations where there is not the time nor space to carry out a full-body massage treatment. Here, a single essence or blend of essential oils – diluted in an oil, ointment or gel base – may be applied to one or several specific meridians and acupoints. 3. The aromatherapist, when dispensing a blend of essences in a carrier oil or ointment, may demonstrate to the client their daily application on specific acupoints. COURSE COMPONENTS u Bodymind intention: the importance of intuition, trust and energetic sensitivity. u Integrating classic therapeutic and Oriental bodywork techniques. u The location and actions of the main channels or meridians; their treatment through Meridian Massage. u The location and actions of a range of important acupressure points; their correlation and combined usage with a variety of major essential oils through practical techniques of Aromatic Acupressure. u A review of the energetic and psychological actions of a several essential oils as part of their correlation and combined usage with the acupressure points taught. u Techniques to energize and centre oneself in preparation for treatments. Entry onto this course requires prior basic training in massage. The course includes printed notes. An Institute Advanced Certificate is awarded on completion. DATES & TIMES: Sat-Sun, Nov 8-9 and Nov 22-23, 2014; 10 am to 5 pm. VENUE: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1. COURSE FEE: £395 incl VAT, payable through a non-refundable deposit of £95 on booking, followed by the balance of £300 on the first day of the course. BOOKING: Post your cheque (payable to ITHMA) to: ITHMA, 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS For further info and credit/debit card bookings, tel. 020 7193 7383 or 0798 501 2565 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com Alan Stuart Alan completed the Institute’s Diploma Course in Aromatherapy and Therapeutic & Acupressure Massage in 1994, establishing a successful therapy practice in north London. Alan worked closely with Carola Beresford-Cooke and Gabriel Mojay in developing the Institute’s unique approach to Aromatic Acupressure and Meridian Massage. He has been involved in teaching this approach since 1995 — as well as Qi Gong meditation and healing. Alan gained considerable experience in aromatic product design for both private clients and aromatherapy companies, and has engaged in all aspects of product creation — from formulation, design and materials sourcing to production, marketing and distribution. He produces a range of specialised aromatherapy products sold worldwide, and has written a number of articles on the safe therapeutic use of essential oils. Alan is former Vice-Chairman of the Register of Qualified Aromatherapists (RQA) and has served as a Council member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA). 40 Essential Oils and Aromatic Waters: their Energetic Therapeutics according to Oriental Medicine with Gabriel Mojay at Regent’s University, Regent’s Park, London NW1 Through this special intensive course, Gabriel Mojay invites practitioners to engage in a comprehensive study of the therapeutic properties of essential oils and aromatic waters according to the diagnostic principles of Oriental medicine. Oriental medicine, or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), provides a profound energetic language, based on empirical theories of health and disease, for describing the vital properties of medicinal plants and their extracts. In so doing, it allows us to grasp the holistic effect of essential oils in a clinically accurate way — explaining their symptomatic uses in terms of their precise influence on the Qi-energy of the body and mind. At the same time, Oriental medicine offers an approach to health assessment that ensures that therapeutic treatment addresses the root cause of a client’s health issue(s); not simply their symptoms. Providing an holistic tool of diagnostic insight, it enables the therapist to accurately match their client’s pattern of symptoms with those essential oils that are most strongly indicated for their overall condition. In this way - and in the hands of an accomplished pracitioner - aromatherapy treatment can fulfil its full clinical potential. The course will involve the study of the properties and uses of 40 essential oils and aromatic waters from the primary perspective of their effective qualities (their fragrance/taste and warming/cooling nature, for example) and their TCM energetic actions on the Qi, Blood, Fluids and vital Organs. The course will, at the same time, often consider these actions in the context of research evidence into their pharmacological activities and those of their main components. In this way, participants will gain not only a better understanding of the energetic actions of essential oils, but how these actions relate to their antispasmodic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, etc. Join us for an expansive and penetrating exploration into holistic clinical aromatherapy according to Oriental medicine, and the potent therapeutic synergy that arises from their dynamic and systematic integration. Entry onto this course requires a prior aromatherapy qualification. The course includes detailed printed notes. An Institute Advanced Certificate is awarded on completion. DATES & TIMES: Sat & Sun, November 29-30, 2014 (2 days); 10 am to 5 pm. VENUE: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1. COURSE FEE: £200 incl VAT, payable on booking. Payments made on booking are non-refundable, but are transferable to any subsequent course. BOOKING: Post your cheque (payable to ITHMA) to: ITHMA, 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS For further info and credit/debit card bookings, tel. 020 7193 7383 or 0798 501 2565 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com Gabriel Mojay LicAc,CertEd,FIFPA Gabriel Mojay is a UK-registered practitioner of aromatherapy, herbal medicine and acupuncture. He first studied natural medicine in 1978, specializing in shiatsu therapy, and later became a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Gabriel first trained in aromatherapy and herbal medicine in the 1980s, and has since undertaken advanced studies with some of the world’s leading experts in aromatic medicine. Since 1990 he has been Principal of the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine & Aromatherapy, London. Gabriel has given conference presentations and seminars in the UK, Ireland, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Australia. He is founding Co-Chair of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA). Gabriel is co-author of Shiatsu ~ the complete guide and of Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit. Aromatic Blending for Organic Skin Care 2-day Practical Workshop with Tanya Moulding at Regent’s University, Regent’s Park, London NW1 As the skin is our largest organ, and is exposed to environmental and internal stress and damage on a daily basis, why not learn how to make your own skin care blends? - with creative flair and therapeutic skill - and without preservatives or chemical additives, in order to support and enhance the function of skin (both face and body). Join Tanya for this immersive practical weekend workshop on the wonderful benefits of essential oils, natural plant oils, butters, waxes and clays – combined to create your own unique skincare blends. Gain an understanding of the different skin types and their specific therapeutic requirements, as well as how to adapt ingredients to suit individual needs, daily skincare routines, and changing seasonal conditions. Over the two days we will explore and sample the properties, benefits and uses of the following ingredients: u fixed and herbal carrier oils butters and waxes u therapeutic clays u aloe vera gel u floral waters u specific essential oils important for their beneficial skincare properties u COURSE COMPONENTS u skin types and common skin disorders quality standards of various ingredients u safety and storage of materials and finished products u therapeutic and cosmetic rationales for making our products u therapeutic formulae for scar tissue, bruising, inflammation, eczema, etc u adapting your recipes at home, to use in body scrubs, bath melts, etc u blending tips and guidelines; reference profiles of essential oils u You will acquire the know-how to create numerous combinations from the selection of ingredients studied over the weekend, and will have the opportunity to make, in groups and individually, four products and two samples to take home, such as: u a cleansing balm a healing balm u a body butter u a facial elixir u a cooling gel u a mask u Entry onto this course does not require a prior qualification of any kind. The course fee includes the cost of all ingredients and materials. An Institute Certificate is issued on completion. DATES & TIMES: Sat & Sun, November 29-30, 2014 (2 days); 10 am to 5 pm. VENUE: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1. COURSE FEE: £250 incl VAT, payable on booking. The course fee includes the cost of all pre-ordered materials, and is non-refundable. BOOKING: Post your cheque (payable to ITHMA) to: ITHMA, 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS For further info and credit/debit card bookings, tel. 020 7193 7383 or 0798 501 2565 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com Tanya Moulding MIFPA,MIFA,CNHC Tanya trained in Holistic Clincal Aromatherapy with the Tisserand Institute, and went on to study Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Aromatherapy Product Formulation and Natural Perfumery. As well as maintaining a private aromatherapy practice, Tanya works in the NHS as a complementary therapist specializing in palliative care. Tanya has served as Principal Tutor in Aromatherapy and Massage at Essentials for Health, and offers introductory and post-diploma training in Aromatherapy, Massage and Product Blending. Tanya's study of Natural Perfumery, and of the role of scent on the psyche, has led her to develop classes in perfumery blending, including regular workshops for a Marylebone craft studio. Tanya creates Natural Perfumery products on a commission-only basis, and is currently developing a small range of artisan perfumes as well as writing a book on the subject. The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine ITHMA and Aromatherapy ITHMA Ltd 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS Tel: 020 7193 7383 www.aromatherapy-studies.com [email protected] Aromatherapy and Medicine of the Soul An Aromatic Study Day with healer-psychiatrist Dr Florian Birkmayer ~ a Special Guest from New Mexico, USA A 1-day Certificate (CPD) Seminar hosted by ITHMA Principal Gabriel Mojay at Regent’s University, Regent’s Park, London NW1 The human mind and spirit are complex miracles that can be subject to a variety of imbalances in our stressful modern world. Diagnosed mental illnesses are on the rise along with increasing numbers of prescriptions for psychiatric medications that can cause serious side effects to individuals, society and the environment. There is a need for new approaches to help people restore harmony to their minds and spirits, and to decrease the over-reliance and overuse of psychiatric medications. Over millennia, plants have evolved a wide range of messenger molecules to communicate with their environment; to attract pollinators, for example. Even the molecules that human brains use to communicate evolved in plants long before we walked the earth; and our brains are full of numerous receptors that interact with a wide range of plant molecules. As distillations of the plants’ messenger molecules, essential oils offer great promise in restoring balance to our brain, mind and soul in the modern world. In his practice, Dr. Birkmayer has used essential oils to help clients with a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, sleep, lack of focus and motivation, and loss of direction, among others. He has also used essential oils to alleviate the side effects of medication. In this class he is excited to humbly share his clinical experiences with essential oils as well as his overall approach to mental illness. The class will start with a discussion of the construction of mental illness according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and the limitations of this model. The major mental illnessses will be briefly described per DSM-IV/V. Alternative models of mental illness, foremost CG Jung’s views, as well as the views of indigenous shamanic cultures, will be presented and discussed. The class will the focus on Dr. Birkmayer’s clinical experience, incorporating essential oils and equine-assisted psychotherapy, including several case studies. We will explore concepts such as the individuation process and the journey of the wounded healer, and how to incorporate essential oils into these processes. We will review pertinent scientific research that demonstrate the effects of essential oils on neurotransmitters, symptoms and diagnoses, and put these into a holistic healing context. And we will smell and explore a selection of essential oils that Dr. Birkmayer has found to be clinically useful. Dr Florian Birkmayer MD Florian Birkmayer studied medicine at Columbia University, New York, and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He has served as the director of the Dual Diagnosis Clinic at the UNM Psychiatric Center and of the Substance Use Disorders program at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. He is certified in general adult psychiatry and in addiction medicine. In 2014 Florian completed a masters program in aromatherapy with Connie Henry ND,RN, the New Mexico regional director of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy. DATES & TIMES: Sat, January 31st, 2015; 10 am to 5 pm. VENUE: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS. COURSE FEE: £120 incl VAT, payable on booking; earlybird fee (by 1/12/14): £110. In 2009 he founded the Birkmayer Institute to offer holistic person-centered psychiatry and addiction medicine as well as workshops on holistic topics to facilitate self-transformation and selfdevelopment. His approach is inspired by CG Jung’s ideas about individuation, which is the journey of the ego to the Higher Self. The emphasis of his work with holistic psychiatry is on equine-assisted therapy, person-centered psychotherapy and holistic medication management including aromatherapy. BOOKING: (1) To book a place by making an online bank transfer, please contact us (see above) for our bank details. (2) To book a place over the phone, tel 020 7193 7383 to make a secure credit/debit card payment. (3) To book by post, send the completed Enrolment Form with a cheque (payable to ITHMA) to our office address above. He views himself as a bridge-builder between different medical worlds and works closely and respectfully with a wide range of healers. If there is interest, participants can bring their own case studies for group discussion. Entry onto this course does not require a prior qualification of any kind. An Institute Certificate is issued on completion. Payments made on booking are non-refundable, but are transferable to any subsequent course. Natural Perfumery 2-day Practical Workshop with Tanya Moulding at Regent’s University, Regent’s Park, London NW1 Natural Perfumery is both an ephemeral art and a practical science — the blending of natural botanical materials to create fragrances that inspire, comfort and transform. Fragrant materials have been used in one form or another throughout history. Resins and woods were commonly burnt as sacred offerings in ritual worship and as transcendent aids to meditation; fragrant flowers have long been used to anoint and beautify. The fashionable perfumed gloves and fans of the Renaissance have given way to the modern-day craze for room diffusers, scented candles, fragrant bodycare products and conceptual perfumes. This in turn has stimulated an ever-growing interest in ‘naturals’ and natural perfumes. The ability to create fragrances to enhance one’s mood, or encapsulate a memory or feeling, is limited only by one’s creative boldness. Utilizing extracts that range from the familiar to the more unusual and exotic, we will explore as part of this workshop a broad palette of fragrant materials, from tangerine to tobacco! These will include essential oils, absolutes and oleoresins extracted from the roots, seeds, wood, petals, leaves, grasses and fruit rinds of a wide range of aromatic plants. This special weekend course is a hands-on, interactive workshop embracing the theory and practice of creative perfume making — working solely with natural materials and both alcohol and oil bases ( ie. no aromachemicals, nature-identicals or isolates). The course is structured to allow adequate time for group and individual work as well as inspirational exercises to guide you in creating your unique fragrant masterwork. COURSE COMPONENTS u u u u u u u u u A brief history of perfumery and perfume materials, from antiquity to modern-day usage and inspiration. Discovering your Perfume Personality. Perfume structure and classification; the classic fragrance families. Perfume vocabulary; the art of smelling and training the nose. The art and science of blending; harmony, tenacity, quenchers and enhancers. Discussing the link between memory, emotion, imagination and scent. Safety, dilutions and storage. Creating formulas; record-keeping procdures. Creating your own perfume: one perfume oil and one perfume spray. Entry onto this course does not require a prior qualification of any kind. The course fee includes the cost of all ingredients and materials. An Institute Certificate is issued on completion. DATES & TIMES: Sat & Sun, February 7-8 2015 (2 days); 10 am to 5 pm. VENUE: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1. COURSE FEE: £250 incl VAT, payable on booking. The course fee includes the cost of all pre-ordered materials, and is non-refundable. BOOKING: Post your cheque (payable to ITHMA) to: ITHMA, 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS For further info and credit/debit card bookings, tel. 020 7193 7383 or 0798 501 2565 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com Tanya Moulding MIFPA,MIFA,CNHC Tanya trained in Holistic Clincal Aromatherapy with the Tisserand Institute, and went on to study Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Aromatherapy Product Formulation and Natural Perfumery. As well as maintaining a private aromatherapy practice, Tanya works in the NHS as a complementary therapist specializing in palliative care. Tanya has served as Principal Tutor in Aromatherapy and Massage at Essentials for Health, and offers introductory and post-diploma training in Aromatherapy, Massage and Product Blending. Tanya's study of Natural Perfumery, and of the role of scent on the psyche, has led her to develop classes in perfumery blending, including regular workshops for a Marylebone craft studio. Tanya creates Natural Perfumery products on a commission-only basis, and is currently developing a small range of artisan perfumes as well as writing a book on the subject. A Study Day at Kew Gardens: Rediscovering aromatherapy plants and their essential oils 1-day Advanced Certificate (CPD) Course with Dr Vivienne Anthony This one-day course is held at the internationally famous Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, Richmond. It provides an idyllic setting to revitalize your knowledge of aromatic plants, their essential oils and how to use plants to energise your aromatherapy business and interest in natural therapies. Aromatherapy essential oils each have a unique therapeutic profile encompassing emotional and physiological healing properties. Massage carrier oils also have a range of therapeutic and emollient characteristics. With over 150 oils commercially readily available, the array of options for us to use them individually and in blends is very broad. Do you tend to select your favourite oils or sometimes find it difficult to remember the full range of their properties? By using your senses and linking visualization of the mother plants, their natural energy, how they grow, what they are like to touch and smell provides an excellent method to learn quickly. This is also a powerful way to trigger your memory and knowledge about oils and their therapeutic uses. This technique will be explained and used throughout the day to assist your learning. Practical demonstrations will include comparing the scent of essential oils with the aromatic portions of the plants producing them, and linking their healing properties with traditional knowledge and modern scientific research. COURSE COMPONENTS u Therapeutic properties of key essential oils and their profiles. u Learning sensing and visualization techniques to aid knowledge assimilation, memory and recall about aromatic plants and oils . u Major botanical and anatomical features of aromatherapy plants and their parts used to produce essential and carrier oils. u Identification and comparison of characteristic features of plant families. u Ecological adaptation strategies for survival and the evolutionary benefits of essential oils to plants. u Ideas and discussion on how to use plants to vitalise your aromatherapy business. u Opportunity to energise with plants and take photographs. Entry onto this course does not require a prior qualification of any kind. An Institute Certificate is issued on completion. DATES & TIMES: Sat, June 6, 2015; 10 am to 4 pm. VENUE: The Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB. COURSE FEE: £100 incl VAT, payable on booking. Payments made on booking are non-refundable, but are transferable to any subsequent course. BOOKING: Mail your cheque (payable to ITHMA) to: ITHMA, 11 Denman Road, London SE15 5NS For further info and credit/debit card bookings, tel. 020 7193 7383 or 0798 501 2565 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com Dr Vivienne Anthony BSc(Hons),PhD,MSM,MIFPA Viv trained as a botanist and plant disease specialist, and has worked for over 20 years in Plant Science Research and Development for a major international agribusiness. Following her interest in the healing properties of plants, Viv qualified in Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Science at Neal’s Yard Remedies, London. For the last three years she has had an aromatherapy practice in Switzerland. She has also studied at the Institute of Stress Management. She now specialises in aromatherapy for stress management and is an advisor to industry on occupational health and wellness programmes. Viv combines her work in aromatherapy with plant science consulting on plant biodiversity, and her interest in field botany, and alpine and medicinal plants. In summer months she is an alpine flower guide in the Swiss Alps and Italian Dolomites. Together with aromatherapist Harriet Robinson, Viv recently published four articles in IFPA’s professional journal, In Essence, on leading aromatherapy gardens, including An Aromatic Walk at Kew (Summer 2008 issue). The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine ITHMA and Aromatherapy Gabriel Mojay, Principal 11 Denman Road London SE15 5NS Tel: 020 7193 7383 [email protected] www.aromatherapy-studies.com SPECIAL & ADVANCED COURSES: DATES & FEES COURSE LOCATION DATES AROMATIC ACUPRESSURE Regent’s Univ & MERIDIAN MASSAGE London with Alan Stuart(4 days) 40 ESSENTIAL OILS Regent’s Univ AND AROMATIC WATERS London with Gabriel Mojay(2 days) Sat-Sun, November 29-30, 2014 £200 - payable on booking. 9.30 am to 5 pm daily AROMATIC BLENDING Regent’s Univ FOR ORGANIC SKIN CARE London with Tanya Moulding(2 days) Sat-Sun, November 29-30, 2014 £250 - payable on booking. 10 am to 5 pm daily AROMATHERAPY AND Regent’s Univ THE MEDICINE OF THE SOUL London with Dr Florian Birkmayer(1 day) Sat-Sun, November 8-9, 2014; November 22-23, 2014 10 am to 5 pm daily COURSE FEE Sat, January 31, 2015 10 am to 5 pm daily £395 - payable through a deposit of £95 on booking and £300 on the first day. £120 - payable on booking; earlybird fee by 1/12/14: £110 NATURAL Regent’s Univ PERFUMERY London with Tanya Moulding(2 days) Sat-Sun, February 7-8, 2015 £250 - payable on booking. 10 am to 5 pm daily AROMATHERAPY STUDY DAY Kew Gardens AT KEW GARDENS Richmond with Dr Viv Anthony(1 day) Sat, June 6, 2015 £100 - payable on booking. 10 am to 4 pm daily Refunds: Payments made on booking are non-refundable. 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