Class Descriptions

Aroma Therapy Level I-Introduction to Aroma Therapy

Learn the basics about pure essential oils  in this informative educational class which  focuses on reducing infections and improving mood. Discover how to use essential oils safely and effectively and have fun in the process! $60–4 hours*

4 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

Aroma Therapy Level II-Beyond Lavender

Understand how to use pure essential oils for pain reduction and receive ‘hands on’ education in  creating essential oil blends. Education on creating body rubs and room sprays is also included. A competency statement for clinical students is awarded after completion of a short test during the last hour of the outstanding educational offering. $60–4 hours or 5 hours ($75) for Essential Oil Competency Completion*

*The Moses Cone Health System Department of Nursing has determined that Aromatherapy I & II Educational Sessions, along with completion of the competency test and statement, are required before nurses can use essential oils clinically. 

5 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

Aroma Therapy Level III-Self Care and Stress Reduction

Educational techniques to reduce stress and increase  life’s joy are discussed and practiced. Essential oils as they relate to spiritual connecting and stress reduction are discussed and experienced. A delightful, interactive yet  relaxing class that calls for casual dress. $60–4 hours

4 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

Aroma Therapy Level IV-Loving the Skin You’re In

Caring for your skin, hair and nails with pure vegetable products and pure essential oils is the focus of this  educational offering that is extremely informative and ‘eye-opening’! Discover which commonly used chemicals are harmful and  contained in many skin care and beauty products  labeled ‘natural’. Learn how you can replace these harmful chemicals with pure essential oils and how you can  improve your over all health. $60–4 hours

*$10 Senior, Student, and Moses Cone Health System employee–must ask for discount
4 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

Aroma Therapy Level V-Chakra Balancing I

This 2 hour, hands on, interactive educational class reviews essential oils for chakra balancing and physical/emotional/spiritual conditions related to  imbalance of the Seven Major Chakras.  Discover which essential oils are most effective for energy movement. Not familiar with energy, essential oils  and chakras? Come and find out! $30–2 hours

2 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

New Aromatherapy Level VI-Chakra Balancing II

Be prepared to move about and learn additional techniques for Chakra balancing in this extremely active and interactive educational class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for movement and stretching out!  Essential oils will be generously diffused as well! $30–2 hours

2 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

making herbal vinegarsNEW Aromatherapy Level VII- Mix It Up-Salves and Such

Learn how to make salves from ’scratch’ including collecting and preparing the herbs from the garden. In addition, participants will make a liniment and herbal vinegar and take all three products home with them. This is a hands on,  highly educational, fun class so wear old clothes and we will do an herb walk too! $ 45 –3 hours

3 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs

100 Hour Aromatherapy Education Certification Course-Primal Hints School of Aromatherapy

By request, here is the comprehensive course for those desire to practice as an aromatherapist! The 12, 8 hour classes and the final 4 hour class run from January 2010 through January 2011.* Educational information in this class covers; botany, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, select essential oils, creating products, starting your own business, in depth discussions on clinical application and issues, and much, much more! For those seeking certification, a final written test. case studies and research presentation is required.

* The January ‘10-January ‘11 Educational Class is filled. Cheryl is willing to start a second class for 2010 if adequate participants are interested.–please call Cheryl 336-292-6846 for additional information.
8 Educational Hours for LMBTs and RNs per class except for testing.

Creating A Healthy Work Space

Perfect  educational topic as a ‘lunch and learn’. Improve the quality of your work space and improve the quality of your work, increase concentration and creativity. Call for pricing.

Eating for Permanent Weight Loss

Forget fad diets and counting calories. This educational, interactive class reviews food groupings and emphasizes food selection with the concept of bringing in health. There is no easy fix to losing weight but with following these guidelines, you can take pounds off and keep them off. $20–90 minutes

Hot, Hot or Not

Suffering from hot flashes or night sweats? Perhaps you are plagued with fatigue, poor memory, lack of motivation and confidence? Learn how you can balance estrogen/progesterone to relieve these symptoms and restore balance to your endocrine system safely and effectively with this educational offering. $20–90 minutes

Introduction to Aroma Therapy Part I

For those who want to learn the basics about pure essential oils including how to make a room spray. Focus on 10 basic essential oils.  This educational offering is for non-clinical participants although everyone is welcome! $25–90 minutes

Introduction to Aroma Therapy Part II

Expansion of  Aromatherapy Part I  education with the addition of 8 essential oils, focusing on pain and sleep and how to make a a body rub. $25–90 minutes

Loving the Skin You’re In-Parts I & II

These 2, 2 hour segments cover the same material as the 4 hour Aroma Therapy IV  Educational Class listed above. Each session includes a small take home skin care item that you create! $25 each session.

Mood, Food and Essential Oils

Reviews foods and essential oils that are mood boosters. Very uplifting , educational class! $25–90 minutes.

Green Living

Learn how to clean and care for your entire home with pure essential oils and return you life style to one that enhances health and well being. Improve the quality of your environment and the health of you and your family for only pennies a day! Did you know that essential oils kill virus, fungus & bacteria-but only those harmful to our wellness? This educational  class is a must for those who have allergies, chronic pain and hormone imbalances! $25–120 minutes. Make a product to take home with you.

Scents that Make Sense

Short  educational introduction to aroma therapy and essential oils. Call for pricing.

Choose 60 minutes for 1 Contact hour for nurses or 90 minutes for 1.5 contact hours.

Sweet Dreams Sleep Clinic

Insomnia is rampant in our country. You can improve your sleep with environmental and behavioral changes, essential oil education and learning how to relax–all  in the comfort of a small group setting. Learn which essential oils are safe, effective and non habit forming for sleep and anxiety. $25–90 minutes

Sweet Stress Busters

Review of several very common essential oils that target stress symptoms such as fatigue, poor concentration and memory, depressed mood, headache, muscle pain and anxiety. This 30 minute educational offering is $25 to any group desiring to learn more about improving health and healing with plant essential oils.

Up, Up and Away-for Chronic Pain

Review dietary strategies and pure essential oils for decreasing pain, swelling and tenderness in this very informative educational session. Learn to decrease your pain and increase your joy. $25–90 minutes

Additional questions?
Contact Cheryl

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