Description
Aromatherapy Body Massage & Oil Blending Course
Professional Aromatherapy Massage Training
Our Aromatherapy Body Massage & Oil Blending Course is designed for students who want to develop professional massage skills while learning the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and personalised oil blending techniques. This comprehensive hands-on course combines massage therapy, aromatherapy knowledge, client care, and practical treatment skills to prepare students for professional practice.
Students will learn how to deliver relaxing and therapeutic full body aromatherapy treatments while safely selecting and blending essential oils tailored to individual client needs.
Whether you are completely new to holistic therapy or looking to expand your existing treatment services, this course provides the practical skills and confidence needed to perform professional aromatherapy massage treatments safely and effectively.
What Is Aromatherapy Body Massage?
Aromatherapy body massage is a holistic therapy that combines therapeutic massage techniques with the use of carefully selected essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, herbs, and natural botanicals.
During treatment, essential oils are blended with carrier oils and applied through massage techniques to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. The treatment works through absorption into the skin and inhalation of the natural aromas.
Aromatherapy massage is commonly used to:
- Promote deep relaxation and stress relief
- Reduce muscular tension and fatigue
- Support emotional wellbeing and balance
- Improve sleep and relaxation
- Enhance circulation and lymphatic flow
- Nourish and hydrate the skin
- Create a calming therapeutic experience
- Support overall wellness and self-care
Each treatment can be customised using specific essential oil blends based on the client’s needs, making aromatherapy massage a highly personalised and therapeutic treatment.
What Is Oil Blending?
Oil blending is the process of combining essential oils with carrier oils to create personalised treatment blends for different therapeutic purposes.
Students will learn how to safely select, combine, and dilute essential oils to create blends that may support relaxation, stress relief, energy, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and muscular comfort.
The course covers the properties, uses, safety considerations, and therapeutic effects of a variety of popular essential oils used within professional aromatherapy treatments.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the course, students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience in aromatherapy massage and essential oil blending.
Training focuses on professional standards, client safety, effective massage techniques, and understanding the therapeutic use of essential oils.
Introduction to Aromatherapy
- History and principles of aromatherapy
- Understanding holistic therapy
- Benefits of aromatherapy massage
- How essential oils work within the body
- Introduction to essential oils and carrier oils
Essential Oils and Their Properties
Students will study a variety of commonly used essential oils including:
- Lavender
- Tea Tree
- Black Pepper
- Eucalyptus
- Chamomile
- Mandarin
- Marjoram
- Rosemary
- Geranium
Topics covered include:
- Therapeutic properties
- Emotional and physical benefits
- Safety guidelines
- Contraindications
- Proper storage and handling
Oil Blending Techniques
- Carrier oils and dilution ratios
- Creating personalised blends
- Blending for relaxation and stress relief
- Blending for energy and focus
- Blending for muscular comfort
- Safe application methods
- Patch testing and client safety
Practical Hands-On Training
This course places a strong emphasis on practical learning and real treatment experience.
Students will practice massage techniques and oil blending under professional guidance to develop confidence, technique, and treatment flow.
During training you will:
- Perform supervised aromatherapy massage treatments
- Create and blend personalised oils
- Practice consultation and client assessment skills
- Learn treatment timing and flow
- Develop confidence working with different clients
- Build practical experience in a professional learning environment
Hands-on practice helps students gain the confidence and skills needed to provide professional aromatherapy treatments in real-world settings. All of which is carried out on models that we supply. Upon successful completion of this course, Aromatherapists can expect to earn on average £65 per hour.
Course Content
- Health & safety
- Data protection
- Ethical procedures
- Hygiene incl: regulations
- Safe use of essential oils.
- Essential oil purchase & storage.
- Product preparation
- Anatomy & physiology
- Treatment preparations
- Client consultation
- Client care
- Contra-indications
- Diseases and Disorders
- Skin conditions
- Contra-actions
- In-depth treatment training
- Client after care
- Promoting & marketing
- Business preparation
- Ongoing student support once your course has finished
