Therapists will need to provide:
• two references – at least one of which must be from a professional colleague
• a copy of a current professional indemnity insurance certificate
• evidence of membership of a relevant professional organisation
• brief biography for the website

Minimum rental of 8 hours per month, payable per calendar month in advance (the 8 hours can be taken at any day/time during the month).

Extra hours (above the minimum rental) available on ad hoc basis subject to availability at an extra 50p/hour on top of the hourly rate (minimum of 30 mintue bookings). Costs £11 per hour for yoga studio.

Ad hoc room rentals are available by special arrangement only at a rate of £10/hour, subject to availability.

The clinic is also suitable and available for running courses and training events.

For further information, please contact Julia on:

0121 472 3712 / 07711 697877 or

E-mail info@hc2bham.com

PENNY PRICE ACADEMY ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY

As a satellite training school for the Penny Price Academy, Julia Fearon is now teaching this IFPA accredited aromatherapy diploma.

Taught over four five-day and one four-day modules (totalling 20 days in-house study) it can be undertaken in a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 48 months.

Module 1 includes:

• Aromatherapy massage, its principles and benefits
• The properties and effects of 12 of the most popular essential oils
• Methods of extraction, storage and blending and the use of carrier oils
• History of aromatherapy and massage together with the philosophy of holistic healing
• Introduction to botany, plant cell function and photosynthesis
• 10 case studies and 5 essays should be completed before module 2.

Module 2 includes:

• Comprehensive appreciation of body analysis for assessment of clients, selecting and blending essential oils for personal treatment plan
• Choosing oils, creams & lotions used in aromatherapy treatment of specific ailments and conditions
• Extended massage principles are demonstrated and practiced thoroughly
• Introduction to plant families, therapeutic and physical properties of essential oils and their pharmacological effects on the body
• Properties and effects of 15 more essential oils
• Introduction to hydrolats
• 15 case studies and 5 essays should be completed before module 3.

Module 3 includes:

• Specific techniques in massage including foot reflex massage
• Information on plant families & essential oils is expanded
• Organic chemistry & essential oil components awareness
• Toxicity, essential oil purity and safety
• 15 carrier oils are discussed in depth
• Allergy and substance sensitivity
• The properties and effects of 15 more essential oils
• 10 case studies and 5 essays should be completed before module 4.

Module 4 includes:

• Differences between plant medicine and orthodox medicine
• Comprehensive study of common ailments, including those arising from care of the older person, pregnancy, children, depression, special needs and massage with cancer patients
• Olfaction and its psychosomatic effects
• The properties and effects of 12 more essential oils
• Techniques for neck and shoulder massage and relaxation
• 5 case studies and written homework should be completed before module 5.

Module 5 includes:

• Business and management procedure are taught and cover some aspects of starting up and running a successful clinic including the client/therapist relationship
• First Aid
• Exam, both practical and theory.

The Diploma course is assessed by:

2 and a half hour written examination

2 and a half hour practiacl assessment

200 hours of case studies

Continuous assessment by homework and class work