Aromatherapist

About this career

Aromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety of illnesses and physical or psychological conditions, under supervision and on a doctor's order.

Essential skills

advise on mental health apply aromatherapy apply context specific clinical competences apply massage oil apply massage therapy comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice develop personalised massage plan develop therapeutic relationships discuss the medical history of the healthcare user empathise with the healthcare user ensure safety of healthcare users follow-up on healthcare users' treatment identify customer's needs listen actively maintain work area cleanliness observe healthcare users prepare oils promote mental health provide health education provide health psychological advice record healthcare users' progress related to treatment

Required knowledge

acupuncture methods consultation massage theory phytotherapy relaxation techniques therapeutic massage types of aromatherapy treatments types of essential oils

Additional skills

address side effects of menopause apply a holistic approach in care apply acupuncture apply business acumen carry out preventative internal medicine interventions communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields follow clinical guidelines keep up to date with spa products manage supplies monitor stock level oversee spa maintenance prescribe topical therapy record healthcare users' billing information sell products sell services train employees undertake clinical audit work with chemicals clinical psychological treatment complementary and alternative medicine energy therapy etiopathy fasciatherapy general medicine homeopathy homeopathy remedies human anatomy human physiology pathology psychology reflexology shiatsu tai chi types of spa

Also known as

practitioner of aromatherapy specialist aromatherapist traditional practitioner of aromatherapy traditional aromatherapist aromatherapy specialist clinical aromatherapy practitioner master aromatherapist relaxation therapist aromatherapy practitioner