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Essential oils and aromatherapy can be useful complementary tools for massage therapists who want to expand the services and resources they offer to their clients. This 8 CE hour course provides practical information on essential oil application methods and their potential uses for more than 120 commonly seen conditions.
Designed as a practical reference guide for massage therapists, this course explains how to safely use essential oils and provides quick-reference information to help you select appropriate oils and application methods. The course is organized into three sections: how to use the reference guide, basic essential oil application methods, and essential oil uses for commonly encountered conditions.
In this course, you will learn:
What essential oils are and how they are used in massage therapy
Important safety guidelines for working with essential oils
Basic methods for applying essential oils
How to select an appropriate essential oil when multiple options are available
How to use quick-reference charts for essential oils and application methods
Essential oil applications associated with more than 120 commonly seen conditions
Which essential oils may be appropriate for specific applications
How different application methods may be used with individual essential oils
Important considerations when incorporating essential oils into a massage therapy session
How to use this course as an ongoing reference when working with essential oils
Why take this course?
If you are interested in incorporating essential oils and aromatherapy into your massage therapy practice, this course gives you a practical resource you can continue to use long after completing your CE hours.
Rather than focusing only on the basics of essential oils, this course connects essential oils and application methods to specific conditions commonly encountered by massage therapists. The quick-reference format makes it easy to find information when developing an appropriate complementary aromatherapy approach for your clients.
Text: Essential Oils: Therapeutic Uses, by Melissa M. Dawahare, ND, 43 pages
Guide with instructions
Multiple choice exam of 65 questions
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support for any of your questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I liked how they broke it down by medical condition on how to apply and what essential oils to apply. - Jessica Brown
The Information was easy to understand. I appreciate the list with application methods for essential oils and its uses. highly recommend. - Lindsay Finnan
I've worked with essential oils for awhile & still learned new things. I especially liked the easy reference tables for the Topical Application Methods Summary - I will definitely continue to use that as a resource. - Jenn Kaye
I like that it was laid out simply and to the point. Quality information was easy to get. - S Brittle, LMT
It was very easy to understand and very knowledgeable. - Elena Blanco, LMT
I like the ease and informative content. - Beverly Duncan, LMT
I like that the course listed many essential oils and what they can help. - Allen Stevens, LMT
I felt that this module showed the practical applications of Essential Oils. The layout was easy to understand and has made me quite excited to include oils in my practice. - N. Pereira, LMT
I liked that this course was informative. I especially liked the printable reference charts and listing of conditions to be helped. Will be a great addition to my practice. Also, it was very helpful for you to list the actual exam questions within the course material: what a time saver at test time! - Rebecca L., LMT
Skin testing an essential oil means:
A. Diluting it with a carrier oil and placing on a large patch of skin
B. Diluting it with a carrier oil and placing on a small patch of skin
C. Using it undiluted and placing on a large patch of skin
D. Using it undiluted and placing it in the hair
Which two essential oils may be helpful in constipation?
A. Basil and Balsam Fir
B. Spruce and Spearmint
C. Ginger and Peppermint
D. Valerian and Vetiver
Which of the following essential oils is not used with headaches?
A. Balsam Fir
B. Basil
C. Clove
D. Dill
Course Author
About the Instructor
Dr. Melissa Dawahare, NMD, RN
Melissa Dawahare, NMD, RN, is a naturopathic medical doctor and a registered nurse with 30 years of experience in the medical field. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing and Sonoran University of Health Sciences, formerly the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Dawahare is the author of several of our continuing education courses including Acupressure Basics, Essential Oils Overview, Massage and Migraines, and Massage and Fibromyalgia Sundrome.
