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THE INSTITUTE OF
TRADITIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE
AND AROMATHERAPY
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Welcome!
Thank you for your enquiry. As you will see from the forthcoming pages, we are
dedicated here at the Institute to providing the very best in professional Aromatherapy
and complementary healthcare training. The qualifications that we award in these
fields are widely respected, and lead to membership of the worlds leading professional
association the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA).
Since 1987, the Institute has gained an international reputation for excellence in
Aromatherapy education. Our main Diploma Course in Professional Aromatherapy
is a comprehensive, integrated training programme a dynamic blend of scientific
and holistic, Eastern and Western therapeutic approaches. It is carefully designed
to provide students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to practice Clinical
Aromatherapy safely and effectively, and in addition serves as a specialist training
resource for those pursuing careers in the expanding essential oil product industries.
We pride ourselves at the Institute on both our educational excellence and our friendly, personal approach. If
you have any questions regarding our training courses, please feel free to phone or email us. You may also like
to to come and meet us at our collge venue. In either case, we would welcome the opportunity to learn of your
interests and aspirations, and share with you in turn our vision of natural health.
Wishing you every success,
Gabriel Mojay
Institute Principal
CONTENTS
Welcome by Gabriel Mojay, Institute Principal
About the Institute; London Teaching Venue
PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPY DIPLOMA COURSE
Introduction
Syllabus Modules
General Information
Institute Principal
Institute Faculty
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PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPY
DIPLOMA COURSE
INTRODUCTION
u A
u An
Provence Rose
(Rosa centifolia)
FIRE
WOOD
Organ: Heart
Spirit: Shen (Spirit)
Aroma-energies:
pungent-herbaceous,
spicy, floral
Organ: Liver
Spirit: Hun (Soul)
Aroma-energies:
sweet-herbaceous,
green, fruity
WATER
Organ: Kidneys
Spirit: Zhi (Will)
Aroma-energies:
rooty-earthy,
dry-woody
EARTH
Organ: Spleen
Spirit: Yi (Intellect)
Aroma-energies:
lemony, minty,
sweet-woody,
resinous
METAL
Organ: Lungs
Spirit: Po (Instinct)
Aroma-energies:
camphoraceous,
coniferous
u Ethics
8. AROMATHERAPY RESEARCH
This module provides students with an understanding
of scientific research, and its vital role in Aromatherapy.
Research methodologies: defining and distinguishing
research and audit; qualitative and quantitative research;
in vitro and in vivo research methods; placebo; validity.
u Research literature: conducting an effective and valid
literature search; critically analysing research papers;
applying research to clinical practice.
u Aromatherapy research: essential oil constituent
analysis and research; laboratory investigation; clinical
research trials; research project planning; clincial audit.
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Career Opportunities
The number of people seeking the services of professional
complementary therapists has been growing steadily for
over the last three decades. This trend has reflected the
expanding interest in natural medicine as a whole, now one
of the strongest growth areas of many national economies.
Overview
It is important that the course one undertakes is able
to do justice to the knowledge and skills that make up
the therapy of ones choice. Only a truly comprehensive
training is able to provide the expertise and confidence
necessary for success as a Professional Aromatherapist.
The Institute has trained many successful practitioners,
and has an outstanding reputation for thorough, dynamic
instruction. We are dedicated to ensuring that, by the end
of their training, each student is fully competent to carry
out all that is required of a first-class Aromatherapist.
Examinations
In order to qualify for the Institute Diploma, students are
required by the International Federation of Professional
Aromatherapists to pass the following final assessments:
Testimonials
Over the years we have received numerous unsolicited
letters of appreciation from Diploma Course graduates.
More than 200 of these are available to read at our website:
www.aromatherapy-studies.com/dip-feedback.html
Professional Membership
Diploma Course graduates are eligible for membership
of the International Federation of Professional
Aromatherapists (IFPA), the worlds largest Aromatherapy
association. IFPA membership includes benefits such as
client referrals, insurance cover, international conferences,
and subscription to ito its quarterly professional journal,
In Essence.
INSTITUTE PRINCIPAL
Gabriel Mojay FIFPA,MBAcC,CertEd
Institute Principal
Senior Tutor in Clinical Aromatherapy and Oriental Medicine
Gabriel Mojay first studied natural medicine in 1978, initially training in Shiatsu Therapy
and Oriental Medicine. He later became a registered member of the Shiatsu Society. In 1988
he completed four years of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture,
and became a member of the British Acupuncture Council.
Gabriel trained in Clinical Aromatherapy and Medical Herbalism in the 1980s, principally
with Carlo De Paoli at the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine. He has also completed
courses in scientific Aromatherapy with Pirre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pnel, and
with the Natural Oils Research Association (President: Professor Dietrich Wabner). In his
private therapy practice, Gabriel specializes in the therapeutic use of essential oils, Western
and Chinese herbal medicines, and Aromatic Acupressure and Meridian Massage.
Gabriel Mojay
In 1990 Gabriel founded the Register of Qualified Aromatherapists (RQA), and was the first
Chairman of the Aromatherapy Organisations Council (AOC). In 1992 he organized an
AOC conference entitled Essential Oils and Public Safety, at which experts on toxicology
and the essential oil marketing trade addressed important issues of essential oil safety. The
conference helped to pave the way for the formation of the Aromatherapy Trade Council
(ATC). Gabriel was also instrumental in the formation of the International Federation of
Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) in April 2002, and has served as its founding ViceChairman, Publications Chair and Conference Chair. In 2005 he was awarded Fellowship
of IFPA.
Gabriel has given lecture presentations at international conferences hosted by the
Tisserand Institute (UK), the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (USA), the
International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (UK), the Czech Association
of Aromatherapists, the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, the British Columbia
Association of Practicing Aromatherapists, the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy (USA),
and the Essential Oil Resource Consultants (France). He has also given seminars in Ireland,
Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Mexico.
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Vol 1 No 2 of In Essence,
co-edited by Gabriel Mojay
INSTITUTE FACULTY
Emma Charlton BA,MIFPA,PGCE
Institute VICE-Principal
Senior Tutor in Therapeutic Massage, Practice Management and Business Studies
Emma completed her Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Massage training at ITHMA in 2000. She
went on to practise at a multi-disciplinary therapy centre in Barnes, where she specialised
in treating pregnant women. For several years her complementary therapy work was based
partly in the corporate sector, where she provided workplace massage to large companies.
Emma Charlton
Since qualifying, Emma has developed her therapeutic skills by completing a variety of further
training courses including Pulsing, No Hands Massage, Indian Head Massage, pregnancy
massage and Reiki. Since 2010 she has worked as an aromatherapist for the Cara Trust, a
London charity working with adults living with HIV/AIDS. She currently maintains a busy
aromatherapy practise in Twickenham, which she combines with her practise at Cara Trust.
Dr Rachel Thomasson
Rachel remains firmly committed to taking a holistic approach to working therapeutically with
the mind and body. She completed the Aromatherapy Diploma Course with ITHMA in 2005 to
complement her massage skills, and was a member of the editorial board of the International
Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics from 2007-2009. Her other passions are teaching yoga,
exploring the connections between eastern and western systems of anatomy, and empowering
complementary therapists to find a common language with medical practitioners.
A one-time research chemist, Ian trained as an Aromatherapist in 1994, and has since established
himself as one of the leading teachers of essential oil science. He has taught at a number of
aromatherapy schools and universities across the UK. He also provided a consultancy service
to companies and organisations supplying and using essential oils.
Ian Smith
Ian was one of only twenty experts invited by the Under Secretary of State for Health to serve
as members of the Independent Review Panel for the Classification of Borderline Products. He
was Chair of the International Society of Professional Aromatherapists and in 2002 became
the first Chair of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists. Ian joined the
Princes Foundation for Integrated Health as Programmes Manager in December 2006, where
he oversaw the creation of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.
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INSTITUTE FACULTY
Dr Viv Anthony BSc(Hons),PhD,MSM,MIFPA
Senior Tutor in Essential Oil Science
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
Neals 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 IFPAs professional journal, In Essence,
on leading aromatherapy gardens, including An Aromatic Walk at Kew (Summer 2008 issue).
Dr Viv Anthony
Jeannie Dyer
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Andrea Butje
INSTITUTE FACULTY
Helly Vintner Eaton MIFR,RCST,FAETC
Helly Vintner-Eaton
Jo Kellett MIFPA,TIDHA,CIMI
Jo Kellett
Lynda Pudney RN
Lynda Pudney
Since 1992 Lynda has continued to train and examine for a number of organisations
throughout the UK. Lynda has a had a long-standing interest in complementary therapies,
gaining professional qualifications in Systematic Kinesiology, Counselling, Light Touch Spinal
Realignment, Reiki and Natural Lift Facial Massage. She continues to provide First Aid training
for industry and other client groups and is the officially approved trainer for the Association
of Systematic Kinesiology.
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The Institute of
Traditional Herbal Medicine
ITHMA and Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY Regents College
Sat-Sun, September 7-8, 2013;
3495 including VAT - payable
DIPLOMA
London
Sept 21-22; Oct 5-6; Oct 19-20;
through a deposit of 495 on booking,
full course
Nov 2-3; Nov 16-17; Nov 30-Dec 1; followed by 300 on the 1st course day,
Dec 14-15, 2013; Jan 11-12; Jan 25-26;
and 300 on Oct 7, Nov 7, Dec 7,
(40 days:
Feb 8-9; Feb 22-23; March 8-9; March 22-23; Jan 7, Feb 7, March 7, April 7,
9.30am5pm
April 5-6; April 26-27; May 10-11; May 24-25;
May 7, June 7, 2014.
each day)
June 6-7; June 21-22, 2014.
Course fee deposits and paid instalments are in all cases non-refundable. Deposits made for courses
not yet started may be transferred to the subsequent Diploma Course start date on one occasion only.
The Institute of
Traditional Herbal Medicine
ITHMA and Aromatherapy
Our next Diploma Course in Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage and Anatomy & Physiology starts on September 7th, 2013.
Each course consists of 40 days of class training made up of 20 weekends at Regents College, London.
Course fee: 3495 incl VAT
The course fee does not include the cost of 4 required course books, available for purchase on the first day of the course. There is
an exam fee of 100 for sitting the final diploma examinations following the final course weekend. It is possible to pay the deposit
and remaining course fees by credit or debit card. Except for the deposit payment, course fee instalments made by credit card or
international debit card are subject to a 2% surcharge (not applied to domestic debit card payments).
Exemption from Anatomy & Physiology and/or Therapeutic Massage: Students holding previous qualifications in Anatomy &
Physiology and/or Therapeutic Massage have the option of claiming exemption from these sections of the course. Exemption from
Anatomy & Physiology results in a fee of 2995 incl VAT. Additional exemption from Therapeutic Massage results in a fee of 2495 incl. VAT.
If you wish to claim exemption, please enclose copies of diplomas or certificates that show evidence of your prior training.
Entry requirement: English language skills (especially listening and reading) of a minimum Intermediate standard.
Refunds: Course fee deposits and paid instalments are in all cases non-refundable. Deposits made for courses not yet started may
be transferred to the subsequent Diploma Course start date on one occasion only.
Disclaimer: While the Institutes policy is one of Equal Opportunity, and while it welcomes adults of every race, creed and gender, it
nevertheless reserves the right to refuse the application of individuals who in highly exceptional cases do not meet the requirements
for fitness to study and practice as defined by our accrediting body, the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists.
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