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This 8-hour continuing education course introduces Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) to the safe, effective, and evidence-informed use of essential oils within massage therapy practice. Participants will explore the history and principles of aromatherapy, including the extraction, classification, and therapeutic properties of commonly used essential oils. The course examines the energetic nature of essential oils (warming, cooling, and neutral) and how these characteristics may support physical and emotional well-being.

Emphasis is placed on clinical application, including proper dilution, blending techniques, contraindications, and safety considerations for diverse client populations such as pregnant clients, elderly individuals, and those with medical conditions or sensitivities. Participants will also learn how to integrate aromatherapy into massage treatments while maintaining professional scope of practice, ethical standards, and appropriate documentation.

Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice, therapists will develop practical skills to select and apply essential oils safely to support relaxation, pain management, stress reduction, and overall client wellness within a massage therapy setting.