Revise - Black Pepper research

http://www.wingsets.com/blogs/blog/3817062-does-black-pepper-cause-cancer

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Holistic Skincare with Jan Benham - 1st-5th September

AROMA COSMETOLOGY - Holistic skin care

Designed for the student who is just starting out to the professional  Aesthetician who wants to expand her practice and add new dimensions to her work. This course allows for treatment control without having to rely upon specific brands, with the making up of your own preparations and products. Learn how to rely less on machines and take a holistic  approach, with the use of special massage techniques and essential oils.

INNER TO OUTER BEAUTY.

In level I - Practical: you will be taught a full cleanse, the use of compresses and steam, how to set up a treatment room, filling out client record sheets, a full 20 minute face and shoulder massage using both eastern and western techniques, and treatment with masks.

Theory:  the basic principles of skin care, analysis of skin types, anatomy and physiology in relation to the skin, muscles, and skeleton of the head and chest, carrier oils, and the most common essential oils used in treatment.

Level 11 works on problematic aroma solutions for skin care, with  emphasis on anti ageing treatments, clinical and home care treatments for teenage acne, eczema, acne rosacea, and sensitive skin, our famous  neck and skin firming treatments. Plus the blending and mixing of essential oils in creams, lotions, oils, masks and compresses.

Other topics covered:- the use of fruits and vegetables on the skin and eyebrow shaping. Plus a look at simple dietary advice that can help along with the treatments.

with Jan Benham

Cost : £450. Date: 5 days September 1st to 5th 

Holistic skincare has become increasingly popular, using natural
products containing essential oils, botanicals, vitamins and anti-
oxidants as an alternative to chemically based products. Holistic facial
massage uses various techniques and products, tailored to specific
skin types and conditions.

A therapist will begin a treatment by removing any traces of make-up
on the eyes and lips, followed by a thorough cleanse of the face and
neck. Exfoliants will be gently massaged into the skin, avoiding eyes
and sensitive areas. The therapist may also steam the skin by applying
hot towels to remove blockages and to soften the pores. A facial
massage will then follow, nourishing the skin with oil or cream. Facial
massage involves a range of massage movements, adapted to the
client’s skin type and condition. Following the massage, a mask may be
applied to the skin and your treatment will conclude with a moisturiser.
An eye cream may also be applied.

As with all treatments, a full consultation should be completed with your
therapist to ensure that the holistic facial is right for you.


Creamy Craft of Cosmetic making Sunday 11th September 11am-4pm Hinckley LE100PR with Jan Benham...Reflexology and aromatherapy for the elderly Tuesday 26th July....the art of soap making Sunday 31st July....Aromatherapy seminar Thursday 1st September....Holistic skincare Tuesday 1st September (5 day course).....Qi drop therapy Saturday 8th October......Natural Makup -There are two workshops; Natural Makeup and Mineral Makeup. In the mineral makeup workshop you'll learn how to make your own natural foundation, blushers and eye shadows. In the natural makeup workshop you'll learn how to make your own mascara, lipsticks, and lip gloss, eye and lip pencils. Sunday 9th October, Monday 10th October...Shampoo and bathbomb making Sunday 6th November....HSE First Aid at Work (enquire) More details

Therapists - Pregnancy guidelines

http://ifparoma.org/documents/Pregnancy%20guidelines.pdf

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Therapists - IFPA Cancer Guidelines

http://ifparoma.org/documents/IFPACancerguidelines.pdf

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Practicioners - IFPA Code of Practice and Ethics

http://ifparoma.org/public/codeofpractice&ethics.php

Code of Practice and Ethics

The aim of the IFPA Code of Conduct is to set out the basic, minimum standards, which the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) expects its members to maintain.

Index to the IFPA Code of Conduct:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Consent
• 3. Relationship with the client
• 4. Practitioner Awareness
• 5. Administration/Publicity
• 6. Guidance for working with other Healthcare Professionals
• 7. Guidelines for working in Hospitals

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1. Introduction

1.1. Definition of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the systematic, controlled use of essential oils to promote and enhance the health and well being of the individual.

1.2. Compliance with this Code of Conduct is mandatory for members of the IFPA (excluding Friend members) who are subject to the Federation's Disciplinary Procedure. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that s/he is fully acquainted with the details of theses requirements.

1.3. Breaches of this Code and formal complaints directed at any IFPA member at any level will be handled in accordance with the IFPA's Disciplinary Procedure.

1.4. Complementary and alternative medicine is legal in Great Britain.

1.5. Since December 1991 doctors have been allowed to delegate treatment of patients to specialists, including complementary therapists such as aromatherapists, provided that:

• the doctor remains in charge of the patient's treatment and
• the doctor is clinically accountable for the care offered by the complementary therapist.

1.6. Although the Government and orthodox medical policy often use the words 'alternative' and 'complementary' medicine it is clear that under their rules any member of the IFPA abiding by this Code of Conduct and accepting delegation from a doctor is 'complementary'. The term 'complementary medicine' makes no pretensions of replacing conventional medicine; it informs the public that aromatherapy cannot and does not ever exclude conventional medicine and orthodox healthcare practitioners from patient care and treatment.

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2. Consent

2.1 Clients' informed consent is essential prior to commencement of any treatment. It is recommended that practitioners obtain a signed consent form (by the client) at the initial consultation.

2.2 It is essential to explain the nature of any treatment you propose and its likely effects. Consent must be given voluntarily.

2.3 Consent is not a one-off event and should be sought as part of a process.

2.4 The law recognises that some clients, because of their age, illness or mental capacity cannot give consent to treatment. In such cases you must obtain clear written consent from someone authorized to give consent of behalf of the client.

2.5 If you decide you must discontinue treating a client, you must do all you can to help them find an alternative source of care.

3. Relationship with the Client

3.1 Members shall have respect for the religious, political and social situation and views of any individual irrespective of age, race, colour, creed or gender, and must never seek to impose their own beliefs on a client.

3.2 Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a honourable and courteous manner and with due diligence in their relations with their clients and the public. Proper moral conduct must always be paramount in the members' relations with clients; they must behave with respect, courtesy, dignity, discretion and tact. Their attitude must be professional, competent, empathetic, realistic and supportive, thus encouraging uplift in the client's outlook and belief in a progression towards good health practices.

3.3 The relationship between the practitioner and client is that of a professional with a client. The client places trust in a practitioner's skill, care and integrity, and it is the practitioner's duty to act with due diligence at all times and not to abuse this trust in any way.

3.4 Members must never claim to 'cure'. The possible therapeutic benefits may be described but recovery must never be guaranteed.

3.5 When a client consults a member for the first time about a particular problem the client should be asked what medical advice they have received and the response entered in the client's records. If the member later concludes that a client has another disorder they must be advised to consult a doctor.  Since it is legal to refuse medical treatment, no client can be forced to consult a doctor. The advice must be recorded in the client's records for the member's own protection.

3.6 Before treatment, members must explain fully either in writing or verbally all the procedures involved in the treatment including such matters as the consultation process, the length of visits, fees etc.

3.7 Members must act with consideration concerning fees and justification for treatment. They should not be judgmental as clients are entitled to refuse treatment, ignore advice and make their own decisions on health, lifestyle and money.

3.8 Members and all those who work with them must not disclose or allow to be disclosed, any information about a client (including the fact of their attendance) to any third party, including members of the client's family, without the client's consent unless it is by due process of the law or for immediate protection of or avoidance of identifiable real risk to a third party, in which case the member is advised to obtain legal advice.

3.9 No third party, including assistants and members of the client's family, may be present during the course of the consultation with an adult client without the client's express consent. However, members working with children, severely disturbed clients or those of the opposite sex should give due consideration to the need to safeguard themselves by having a third party present in the treatment room or in the treatment premises.

3.10 At present, neither aromatherapy nor any other complementary therapy is approved as 'medical aid' under current UK law. It is a criminal offence for a parent or guardian not to seek medical aid for a child under the age of 16 years. Therefore the member should secure a signed and dated statement from a parent or guardian who refuses to seek medical aid as defined in law. The following format should be used:

I have been advised by (name of therapist) ……………………… that according to law I should consult a doctor concerning the health of my child (name child) ……………………………………

Signed ………………………………… (Parent or Guardian)

Signed by witness …………………… (Person witnessing)

Date ………………………

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4 Practitioner Awareness

4.1 Practising members must ensure that their health and personal hygiene do not jeopardise the welfare or health and safety of their clients. Members must not eat, drink or smoke while at practice.

4.2 A member must not treat a client whose requirement exceeds the member's capacity, training and competence. Where appropriate the member must seek referral to a more appropriately qualified person.

4.3 Diagnosis and treatment of an animal is only permitted in law under the supervision of or with the permission of a veterinary surgeon.

4.4 The rendering of emergency first aid to animals for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain is permissible. What constitutes an emergency must be a question for the judgement of the individual aromatherapist. The Protection of Animals Act 1971 lays down an obligation that if the animal clearly requires treatment by a veterinary surgeon the owner must be aware of this.

4.5 It is against the law for anyone other than a midwife or doctor, or one in training, to care for a woman who is in labour without medical supervision except in an emergency. Members must therefore not attend women in childbirth or treat them for ten days after parturition for reward unless they, or another healthcare professional, hold a midwifery qualification, or are working under the supervision of the obstetric team.

4.6 Members may treat clients at their own discretion in respect of the principle of autonomous practice and with due regard to the health and safety of the client and the practitioner. For example clients for whom clause 4.2 above is applicable. Other examples include:

1. where informed consent may not be possible due to clients being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
2. where the health and safety of a client or therapist cannot be safeguarded as in the case of a notifiable disease.

4.7 Members must be wary of giving advice on skin and bodily ailments, diet etc., and must not presume specialist knowledge outside their own area of expertise unless their training and qualifications entitle them to do so, and they have appropriate insurance cover.

4.8 It is the responsibility of the practising aromatherapist to comply with local and national legislation with regard to the therapy undertaken. They should be fully aware of current laws that affect their practice such as the Data Protection Act, the Veterinary Surgeons Act, the Health and Safety Act, Disability Discrimination Act, pharmaceutical and cosmetic regulations, etc.

4.9 Notifiable Diseases It is a statutory requirement that certain infectious diseases are reported to the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in the district in which the client is living when the disease is diagnosed. In the UK the person responsible for notifying the MOH is the GP in charge of the case. If, therefore, a practising member suspects a client has such a disease, they should insist that the doctor is called in. Each Local Authority decides which diseases are notifiable in its area which means there will be variations, but it is assumed that the following diseases are notifiable in all areas of the UK:

Acute encephalitis	Acute poliomyelitis	Anthrax	Cholera
Diphtheria	Dysentery	Food poisoning	Leptospirosis
Malaria	Measles	Meningitis	Meningococcal
Pneumococcal	Haemophilus	Influenzae	Viral
Other specified	Unspecified	Meningococcal septicaemia (without meningitis)	Mumps
Ophthalmia  neonatorum	Paratyphoid fever	Plague	Rabies
Relapsing fever	Rubella	Scarlet fever	Smallpox
Tetanus	Tuberculosis	Typhoid fever	Typhus fever
Viral haemorrhagic  fever	Viral hepatitis	Hepatitis A	Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C	Other	Whooping cough	Yellow fever

Leprosy is also notifiable, but to the Director, CDSC. Diseases notifiable (to Local Authority Proper Officers) under the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 1988

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5 Administration/Publicity

5.1 Members must not use titles or descriptions to give the impression of medical or other qualifications unless they possess them.  They must make it clear to their clients that they are not doctors etc, and do not purport to have their skills or knowledge.

5.2 Advertising must be dignified in tone and shall not contain testimonials or claim or cure for any disease. It should be confined to drawing attention to aromatherapy (or other therapy available), the qualifications of the member, and the offer of a general service together with the necessary details.

5.3 All practising members must ensure that their names appear on the IFPA Register of Qualified Aromatherapists. This confirms that they are fully qualified to practise and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures. Their membership of the IFPA and its address should be displayed in their place of practice.

5.4 Practising members must ensure they keep clear, comprehensive and dated records of their treatments and advice given. This is especially important for the defence of any negligence actions as well as for efficient and responsible practice.

Three criteria need to be met to validate consent:

1. the consent must be voluntary,
2. the client needs to have received enough information to make a decision,
3. the client is competent, i.e. able, to give consent.

5.5 In order to be able to determine that any given treatment administered is appropriate and reasonable, it is the responsibility of the member to ensure that their client notes/records are sufficiently thorough and accurate so that they can demonstrate that the treatment was appropriate and was carried out safely and competently. 

5.6 All practising IFPA members should provide clients with the contact details of the IFPA office if they wish to make a complaint.

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6 Guidance for Working with Other Healthcare Professionals

6.1 Members should seek a good working relationship and work in a co-operative manner with other professionals, and recognise and respect their particular contribution within the healthcare team, irrespective of whether they perform from an allopathic, alternative or complementary base.

6.2 Liaison with the client's doctor may increase better understanding between individual aromatherapists and their local doctors. Gradually, if contact can become established with a number of consultants in various spheres, eg dermatology, homeopathy, dietetics, reflexology, etc clients' conditions may be greatly assisted, the standing of aromatherapy enhanced, and more satisfactory conclusions attained. Many doctors are co-operative when asked if they would be agreeable to making referrals, and every such liaison serves to strengthen the ideals which we wish to achieve. By lecturing to other professional bodies and by increasing contact, greater awareness of the aims and objectives of aromatherapy can be communicated.

6.3 Members of other healthcare professions remain subject to the general ethical codes and disciplinary procedures of their respective professions.

6.4 IFPA members must not countermand instructions or prescriptions given by a doctor.

6.5 Members must not advise a particular course of treatment such as to undergo an operation or to take specific drugs. It must be left to the client to make her/his own decisions in the light of medical advice.

6.6 Members must never give a medical diagnosis to a client in any circumstances, as this is the responsibility of the registered medical practitioner. However, it may be appropriate to encourage the client to visit their GP if the member has any concerns, and the member should clearly record this action.

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7 Guidelines for Working in Hospitals

7.1 The hospital is responsible for the client.

7.2 Members may only treat clients in hospital at the client's request and with the permission of the attending physician.

7.3 Practising members not employed by the hospital should not give the impression that they are a staff member. They must have some form of identification such as lapel badge acceptable to the hospital management.

7.4 Where permission is given to provide treatment on a ward, this must be without interference to other patients and ward staff.

7.5 If other hospital patients request treatment, the permission of the ward manager and, if relevant, the patient's doctor must first be obtained.

7.6 Members must never undermine the client's faith in a hospital's treatment or regime.

7.7 When credentials are requested, members must produce their association's current membership card or other proof of membership and evidence of permission to visit.

Module 4 > 7. Legislation & Ethics

7. Legislation & Ethics
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Confidentiality - confidentiality and the law, Data-protection act, situations in
which patient information may be disclosed, sources of legal help and advice;
confidentiality within the practice, other staff, making and storing case notes,
patient access to their own notes
2. Referrals - to orthodox practitioners, to others within same discipline and to
those in other disciplines, patient care when the practitioner is absent.
6. Relationships between practitioners: communication, courtesy, professional and
ethical conduct; disputes and complaints procedure; transfer and referral of
patients, case histories and patient notes.
7. Continuing professional development; boundaries of the therapeutic space;
safeguarding the legitimate needs of the practitioner.
8. Professional misconduct: complaints, disciplinary procedure, advice and
guidance, insurance.
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9. Prescribed conduct regarding: abortion, venereal disease, notifiable diseases,
consent and supervision of minors and people with learning difficulties,
procedures for the intimate examination of a patient of the opposite sex,
notification of adverse events.
Recommended Reading
S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 and proposed review MHRA documents.
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996
Massage & Special Treatment Licensing Acts & Regulations

Aromatherapy diploma - business practice

Module 5 >  Celia Johnston leads our business practice day.  She is the author of How to be a Successful Therapist.
 http://www.successfultherapist.co.uk/content/view/6/3/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Successful-Therapist-Starting-Complementary/dp/0956231403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313352965&sr=8-1


Business is at its heart a series of commitments made and kept.  


In reviewing this book I wrote
Luck they say is when preparation meets opportunity. we recommend this book to our students preparing for IFPA membership and the wider world beyond. What shines through is both the compassion and practicality of the writers which no successful therapist can be without. Ian Brealey Director Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd.


8. Business Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Advertising standards: methods and wording, creating expectation and making
claims (S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968).
2. How to advertise and promote your business; marketing skills; advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of employment; choice of premises; homevisiting
practice; networking; financial considerations and business plans;
banking and writing a CV. Explanations of business development from sole
trader, partnerships and limited company.
3. Setting up a business; fees, charges and costs and insurances.
4. Taxation and business issues; record keeping; taxable expenses; tax shelter;
personal pensions, preparing Tax Returns and accounts; hiring an accountant;
National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
5. Selling products - Trading Standards; Trades Descriptions Act 1968, The
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996, Consumer Protection Act 1987,
Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994.
6. COSHH, CHIPS, Health & Hygiene & Safety at Work Act 1974, Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966. RIDDOR,
7. National laws and Common Law; Byelaws, Local Authority Licensing;
Recommended Reading
Aldred Elaine M., “A Guide to starting your own Complementary Therapy Practice”
(2007), Churchill Livingstone ISBN -0-443-10309-7
Bailey, Anthony The "Which" Guide to Starting Your Own Business: How to Make a
Success of Going It Alone ("Which?" Consumer Guides); Paperback ~ Paperback
288 pages (March 2003) Publisher: Which? Books ISBN: 0852029306
Bickne, Carrie Web Design on a Shoestring; Hardcover ~ Hardcover 250 pages
(July 2003) Publisher: New Riders ISBN: 0735713286
Reuvid, Jonathan & Millar, Roderick Start Up and Run Your Own Business;
Paperback ~ Paperback 292 pages (September 3, 2003) Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN: 0749440287
Rooney, Kathy (Editor) Good Small Business Guide: How to Start and Grow Your
Own Woods, Caspian From Acorns... How to Build Your Brilliant Business From
Scratch; Paperback ~ Paperback 172 pages (December 12, 2003) Publisher:
Prentice Hall ISBN: 0273688057
Webb P & S (2003) The Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Definitive
Guide to Starting a Business Paperback 608 pages (December 15, 2003)
Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747566909
Updated May 2009 CP 25
Inland Revenue Leaflets (available as PDF’s from
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/):
SE/1 Thinking of working for yourself? - Includes an application form to register
yourself as a self-employed person and also to register for National Insurance
Contributions.
CF10 – Self-employed people with small earnings
ES/FS1 – Employed or self-employed for tax and national insurance contributions
SA/BK4 Self Assessment. A general guide to keeping records.
Gives general advice about the records that need to be kept for tax purposes each
year and how long they need to be kept.
SA/BK8 Self Assessment. Your Guide.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/your-tax-return.htm contains a lot of information useful
to the tutor when teaching about tax obligations.

Module 5 > Reflective practice - keeping a practice diary

If you are unused to keeping a diary then you can learn from people who do.  Some diaries, often political diaries, have been published and describe the writers inward and outward reflections.  It was well said 'I am keeping a diary because one day it will keep me'.  It is essential for care workers to keep diaries beyond client record cards of visits and treatments not only because of the information it contains but also from the need to give an account of that information at a future time.

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Module 5 > Doing your research project - aromatherapy

One of the most enduring forms of form and informal research is the narrative story.  An immense amount of information can be contained in a short story form.  Merely telling the story tells us as much about the narrators bias, attitudes and integrity and is as informative as the story itself.  Narrative lends itself to social research.
One of the most famous narratives in aromatherapy is the story of the researcher Gattefosse's use of lavender.  The story has become somewhat stylised.  In fact the story as related by Gattefosse hi9mself is far more powerful
http://www.tisserand.com/gattefosse.html

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Module 5 > New aromatherapy diploma study areas - understanding research in practice, reflective practice

9. Understanding Research in Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Define what research is and what function it performs.
2. Discuss hypothesis, control measure, variables, measurements, significance
etc.
3. Relate to current medical & scientific research.
4. Explain the meaning of placebos, control groups, double blind etc.
5. Include specific examples of types of medical and aromatherapy research
undertaken.
6. Identify the needs of the scientific community
7. Critical analysis and research
8. Discuss examples of research formats and presentations
9. Identify and discuss the differences between qualitative & quantitative research
and the difficulties underlying some aspects of aromatherapy research
Recommended Reading
Lewith G. (2001) Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies. Churchill
Livingstone Paperback 392 Pages ISBN 044306367 Sutton C (1987) Handbook of research for the helping professions, New York



I would add


Bell Judith 2010 Doing your research project, ISBN10: 0335235824.  this hand book takes you through 1. research approaches, planning the project, ethics and integrity in research, reading referencing managing information, literiture searching, review of literiture, analysis of documentary evidence, designing and administering questionairres, planning and conducting interviews, diaries, logs and critical incidents, observation, interpreting evidence and reporting findings, writing the report 


10. Reflective Practice


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Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. An introduction to the philosophy of reflective practice and its relevance to the
aromatherapist
2. Understanding Self Attitudes, beliefs, and values; what they are and how they
develop and the factors that influence their development. Defining health and
well-being.
3. Identifying the therapist’s own attitudes and beliefs. The effect these might
have on clients and others with whom the therapist may
work.
4. Interpersonal skills. The nature of inter-personal relationships, the therapeutic
relationship and working with others. How these relationships may affect the
therapist's ability to work effectively. To recognise and deal effectively with own
behaviour and practice, when it adversely affects working with different people.
5. Effective learning and development. Review and evaluate existing knowledge
and professional practice using NOS and Professional Code of Practice toidentify strengths and limitations. Knowing how we learn, learning styles, what
they are, to improve upon the limitations identified above.
6. Learning from experience. To learn effectively from experience requires
analysis and interpretation of the event so that it leads to new understanding.
Structuring the process to identifying the experience, returning to the
experience and describing it, attending to feelings, making sense of the
experience and assessing competence.
7. The role of reflective journaling as part of the learning and self development
process
8. Writing a development plan. Produce a Portfolio of learning evidence and
detail programme for future professional progress.
9. Support for learning and development to gain knowledge of various types of
support systems and networks and how to access them.
Recommended Reading
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Boud D, Keogh R & Walker D; (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning,
Kogan Page
Johns C. (2002) Guided Reflection Blackwell Science
Johns C. (2000) Becoming a reflective practitioner; a reflective and holistic approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision Blackwell Science


John’s Model for Structured Reflection (2000) – this can be used as a guide for analysis of a critical incident or general reflection on experience. John supports the need for the learner to work with a supervisor throughout the experience. He recommends that the student uses a structured diary. He advises to ‘look in on the situation’, which would include focusing on yourself and paying attention to your thoughts and emotions. He then advises to ‘look out of the situation’ and write a description of the situation around your thoughts and feelings, what you are trying to achieve, why you responded in the way you did, how others were feeling, did you act in the best way, ethical concepts etc. He also considers the use of internal factors, such as expectations from others, time factors, normal practice, anxiety of the situation etc.


Johns C (1994) Guided reflection. In reflective practice in nursing (Palmer A et al
eds) Blackwell science, Oxford

Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm

Source: AC Core curriculum

First aid and essential oils

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Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma - theory of Aromatherapy

Theory of Aromatherapy

Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. History and development of the use of plants and their essences. This will
involve study from the development of human kind, earliest records both written
and others including religious references, Egyptian/Greek/Roman /Arabic
records, and ancient Chinese/Indian text. Middle Ages - Avicenna and the
spread of knowledge plus the work of leading herbalists (Culpeper, Gerard etc.)
The development of allopathic and naturopathic medicine and the role of
aromatherapy within this context especially the development of aromatherapy in
during the last 100 years including the work of Maurice Gattefossé, Dr. Jean
Valnet and Madame Maury and others. Modern research in the fields of
aromatherapy, perfume, and smell should be integrated into the developing uses
and practice of the profession and its increasing use and popularity as a holistic
and complementary therapy. This should be related to the need for regulation of
the profession and the introduction of National Occupational Standards.
2. A holistic approach to Aromatherapy - The role and use of aromatherapy as part
of a holistic lifestyle should be explored as well as its potential, through treating
the whole person, of addressing the subtle energy and changes, which can affect
wellbeing. The time and care with which the aromatherapist’s consultation and
treatment plan defines, treats and meets the needs of the individual and reduces
the necessity for conventional treatments, both outside and within the healthcare
environment, should be explored.
3. Basic Botanical & Chemical Principles - Students will study the taxonomy,
nomenclature, structure and function of plants in relation to the production of
both essences & carrier oils; the definition of the atom, molecule, organic and
inorganic compounds. Also the definition and recognition of the significant
chemical constituents found in essences (terpenes, alcohols, phenols,
aldehydes, ketones, oxides, esters and ethers). Students will explore
chemotyping, biosynthesis and understanding of oxidation, hydrolysis and
essential oil production as well as the causes and avoidance of degradation and
spoilage.
4. Therapeutic properties of essences and safety considerations - this includes the
essence profile of botanical and plant family name, common name, country of
origin, method of extraction, main chemical constituents, therapeutic properties
Updated May 2009 CP 18
to assist with conditions; contraindications specific to each essence; potential
toxicology of essences, contraindications and safety precautions; prescriptive
advice, sourcing and storage. The requirements of the Aromatherapy Trade
Council (ATC) for responsible marketing of essences including labeling
requirements should also be addressed.
5. Carrier Media: plant oils, hydrolats, water, creams and gels - Methods of
production of carrier oils including their chemical composition, sourcing and
storage requirements.
6. Blending essences - Detailed study of the reasons for selected specific
essences, selection of appropriate carrier mediums, techniques of blending,
percentage calculations for dilution specific to client’s needs. You will study the
legal considerations including the General Product Safety Regulations,
Cosmetic Product Safety Regulations and Medicines & Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (Department of Health) requirements.
B. Essences, carrier oils and other media are faithfully reproduced from the NOS.
These are the minimum oils which should be included although course providers
are recommended to expand this range at least to include common chemotypes
where relevant
ESSENCES FOR AROMATHERAPY
(reproduced from the NOS)
Plant Family Common Name Botanical Name Part of
Plant used
LAMIACEAE
(LABIATAE)
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Mill. flowers
Lavandin Lavandula x intermedia Emeric
ex Loisel
flowers
Lavender, spike Lavandula latifolia Medik. flowers
Clary sage Salvia sclarea L. herb
Marjoram Origanum majorana L. herb
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis L. herb
Thyme Thymus vulgaris L. herb
Peppermint Mentha x piperita L. herb
Basil Ocimum basilicum L. herb
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Benth. leaves
RUTACEAE Neroli Citrus aurantium L. flowers
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium L. leaves
Orange, bitter Citrus aurantium L. fruit
Orange, sweet Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck fruit
Updated May 2009 CP 19
Bergamot Citrus bergamia Risso. fruit
Lemon Citrus limon (L.) Burm. fruit
Mandarin Citrus nobilis Lour. fruit
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Macfad. fruit
ASTERACEAE
(COMPOSITAE)
Chamomile,
Roman
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. flowers
Chamomile,
German
Matricaria recutita L. flowers
MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Labill leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodora Hook leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus dives Schauer leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker leaves
Tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia Cheel leaves
GERANIACEAE Geranium Pelargonium graveolens L’Her.
leaves
PIPERACEAE Pepper, black Piper nigrum L. fruit
APIACEAE
(UMBELLIFERAE)
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Mill. fruit
ROSACEAE Rose, damask Rosa damascena Mill. flowers
Rose, cabbage Rosa x centifolia L. flowers
OLEACEAE Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum L. flowers
ANNONACEAE Ylang-ylang Cananga odorata (Lam.)
Hook.f. & Thoms.
flowers
SANTALACEAE Sandalwood Santalum album L.
Santalum spicatum (R.Br.)
A.DC.)
wood
BURSERACEAE Frankincense Boswellia sacra Flueck. resin
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Engl. resin
STYRACACEAE Benzoin Styrax benzoin Dryand. balsam
ZINGIBERACEAE Ginger Zingiber officinale Rosc. rhizome
POACEAE
(GRAMINAE)
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Stapf. grass
Vetivert Vetiveria zizanioides Nash ex
Small
roots
Updated May 2009 CP 20
PINACEAE Cedarwood, Atlas Cedrus atlantica Manetti wood
CUPRESSACEAE Cypress Cupressus sempervirens L. twigs
Juniper Juniperus communis L. berry
Fixed /Carrier Oils (reproduced from the NOS)
18 FIXED OILS FOR AROMATHERAPY
ROSACEAE
Almond Prunus communis L.
Apricot kernel Prunus armeniaca L.
Perah kernel Prunus vulgaris Mill.
FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE)
Soya Glycine max Merr.
Peanut Arachis hypogaea L.
ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)
Sunflower Helianthus annuus L.
VITACEAE
Grapeseed Vitis vinifera L.
OLEACEAE
Olive Olea europaea L.
LAURACEAE
Avocado Persea americana Mill.
PEDALIACEAE
Sesame Sesamum indicum L.
LINACEAE
Linseed Linum usitatissimum L.
CORYLACEAE
Hazel Corylus avellana L.
JUGLANDACEAE
Walnut Juglans regia L.
PROTEACEAE
Macadamia Macadamia ternifolia F. Muell.
ARECACEAE
Coconut Cocos nucifera L.
Formatted: English (U.K.)
Updated May 2009 CP 21
ONAGRACEAE
Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis L.
POACEAE (GRAMINAE)
Wheatgerm Triticum vulgare Vill.
EUPHORBIACEAE
Castor Ricinus communis L.
LIQUID WAX
SIMMONDSIACEAE
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis Schneid.
Other Media
Creams, lotions, gels, water, air, clay, shea butter

Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma - recommended reading list

Recommended Reading
Battaglia, S. (2003) The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. Second edition The
Perfect Potion Paperback 202 pages ISBN: 0646428969

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Bowles E Joy (2003) The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils Australia, Allen &
Unwin Paperback 256 pages ISBN 174114051X
Buckle, J. (2003) Clinical Aromatherapy 2nd Edition, Churchill Livingstone.
Paperback 236 pages (August 20, 2003) ISBN: 0443072361
Caddy, R. (1997) Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Colour. Amberwood Publishing
Clarke, S. (2002) Essential Chemistry for Safe Aromatherapy. Churchill Livingstone
Paperback 256 pages (March 27, 2002) ISBN: 0443064857
Davis, P (1995) Aromatherapy an A-Z C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd Paperback 335 pages
ISBN: 0852072953
Gascoigne, S. (1992) Prescribed drugs and the Alternative Practitioner: The
Essential Guide. Energy Medicine Press ISBN: 1-85398-022-6
Gattefossé, R.M. Gattefossé’s Aromatherapy (1993) The First Book on
Aromatherapy, C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd. Paperback 176 pages ISBN: 0852072368
Kusmerik, J. (2202) Liquid Sunshine. Floamicus ISBN: 0-9543295-0-3
Lawless, J. (2002) The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Harper Collins Paperback
224 pages ISBN: 0007145187
Sellar, W. (2001) The Directory of Essential Oils. C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd Paperback
191 pages ISBN: 0852073461
Tisserand, R. Balacs, T. (1995) Essential Oil Safety; A Guide for Health
Professionals Churchill Livingstone, Hardcover 296 pages ISBN: 0443052603
Tisserand, R. (1997), reprinted 1993) The Art of Aromatherapy C.W. Daniel Co.
Ltd. Paperback 321 pages ISBN: 085207140X
Lavabre, Marcel (1997) Aromatherapy Workbook. Inner Traditions International,
Paperback 192 pages ISBN: 0892816449
Price, S. (1983) Practical Aromatherapy. HarperCollins Paperback 128 pages
ISBN: 0722508050
Price, S. (1999) Aromatherapy for Health Care Professionals. Churchill
Livingstone. Paperback 394 pages ISBN: 0443062102
Valnet, J. (1980, re-printed 1991) The Practice of Aromatherapy. C.W. Daniel Co.
Worwood, V. (1997) The Fragrant Mind. Bantam Paperback 640 pages
ISBN: 0553407996
Updated May 2009 CP 22
4. Applied Aromatherapy
Outline of Syllabus Contents:
1. Introduction to methods of application of essences. An outline of the range of
current uses of essences in professional and home treatments.
2. Practical: Presentation and preparation - environment for massage, equipment,
comfort, consultation set up, professionalism - attitude, dress, client
management, time management, hygiene, consultation contraindications,
physical signs, client welfare.
3. Full Body Massage sequence - names of massage strokes, benefits of strokes,
sequence of strokes, how to perform strokes; use of body - posture of therapist;
energy and massage; intention and integrity of therapist - the therapeutic
exchange; protection of therapist and client; practice sessions on fellow students
and models.
4. Preparation of blends for massage treatment - safe dilutions for full body and
face; blending techniques for massage and other applications
5. Inhalations: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
respiratory congestion); equipment required; how to prepare; safe dilutions of
essences; frequency of use; recommended essences to use; contraindications.
6. Compresses: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
inflammation, etc); equipment required; types of compress (i.e. hot or cold or
both); methods of preparing; hydrolats as compresses; safe essence dilutions;
recommended essences to use; contraindications.
7. Diffusing: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
contagious conditions, psychological effects, etc); equipment; different ways of
diffusing oils, types of diffusers available; safety aspects - diffusing oils to public;
psychological effects; recommended safe dilutions and choice of essences;
contraindications.
8. Bathing: when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e. stress,
insomnia, etc); equipment required; types of carrier for bathing/showering, etc.;
safe dilutions; recommended essences, contraindications; sourcing carriers for
bathing preparations; labeling.
9. Creams, lotions, hydrolats, gels, sprays, clay, topical application etc.: - when to
use and for what reasons/conditions; equipment required; different types of
media - creams, lotions, gels, hydrolats, vegetable oils and when to use which
type of medium i.e. depending on condition of client; diluting media & safe
dilutions with essences; sourcing base creams and lotions and gels, etc for
making effective aromatherapy preparations - ingredients and costs, labeling
requirements, etc.; making own creams and lotions at home - equipment,
ingredients, recipes, etc.
Recommended Reading
Biel A (2001) Trail Guide to the Body Books of Discovery; 2nd Rev Edition Spiral
Bound ISBN: 0965853411
Essential Aromatherapy CD Rom, The Revision Package by Essential Training
Solutions
Juhan D (1998) Job’s Body A Handbook for Bodywork Barrytown Limited
Paperback: 412 pages ISBN: 1581770227
Updated May 2009 CP 23
West O (1999) The Magic of Massage Hastings House Book Publishers Unbound
(1999) ISBN: 0803800002 Other Editions: Paperback
Premkumar Dr K (2003) The Massage Connection: Anatomy, Physiology &
Pathology Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Hardcover 704 pages ISBN:
0781734762
Price L & S (2004) Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for
Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals Churchill Livingstone Paperback,
300 pages, ISBN: 0443073163
Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage. (2004) Mosby Unknown Binding
1408 pages ISBN: 0323026818
Vickers, A. (1997) Massage and Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals.
Nelson Thornes Paperback 328 pages (July 1, 1996) ISBN: 0412576309
5. Therapeutic Relationships
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Individual and cultural prejudices, personal areas of strength and weakness,
health beliefs, the ability to give and receive feedback, the ability to self-assess.
2. The patient/practitioner relationship - communication skills to include models of
conscious and unconscious communication, building empathy, transference
and counter-transference, setting boundaries, proper professional conduct,
beginning and endings in a therapeutic relationship, dealing with sensitive
issues such as bereavement and loss.
3. Aromatherapy within the complementary and conventional health care sector.
Students will be provided with an overview of other complementary therapies.
Students will also learn when a client’s needs are outside of their level of
expertise and know when to refer to other healthcare professionals.
Recommended Reading
Brown, G. Esdaile, S. Ryan, S. (2003) Becoming an Advanced Healthcare
Practitioner. Butterworth Heineman
Mitchell, A. Cormack, M. (1998) The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary
Health care. Churchill Livingstone
Featherstone C (1996) Medical Marriage Scotland, the Findhorn Press
7. Legislation & Ethics
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Confidentiality - confidentiality and the law, Data-protection act, situations in
which patient information may be disclosed, sources of legal help and advice;
confidentiality within the practice, other staff, making and storing case notes,
patient access to their own notes
2. Referrals - to orthodox practitioners, to others within same discipline and to
those in other disciplines, patient care when the practitioner is absent.
6. Relationships between practitioners: communication, courtesy, professional and
ethical conduct; disputes and complaints procedure; transfer and referral of
patients, case histories and patient notes.
7. Continuing professional development; boundaries of the therapeutic space;
safeguarding the legitimate needs of the practitioner.
8. Professional misconduct: complaints, disciplinary procedure, advice and
guidance, insurance.
Updated May 2009 CP 24
9. Prescribed conduct regarding: abortion, venereal disease, notifiable diseases,
consent and supervision of minors and people with learning difficulties,
procedures for the intimate examination of a patient of the opposite sex,
notification of adverse events.
Recommended Reading
S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 and proposed review MHRA documents.
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996
Massage & Special Treatment Licensing Acts & Regulations
8. Business Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Advertising standards: methods and wording, creating expectation and making
claims (S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968).
2. How to advertise and promote your business; marketing skills; advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of employment; choice of premises; homevisiting
practice; networking; financial considerations and business plans;
banking and writing a CV. Explanations of business development from sole
trader, partnerships and limited company.
3. Setting up a business; fees, charges and costs and insurances.
4. Taxation and business issues; record keeping; taxable expenses; tax shelter;
personal pensions, preparing Tax Returns and accounts; hiring an accountant;
National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
5. Selling products - Trading Standards; Trades Descriptions Act 1968, The
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996, Consumer Protection Act 1987,
Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994.
6. COSHH, CHIPS, Health & Hygiene & Safety at Work Act 1974, Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966. RIDDOR,
7. National laws and Common Law; Byelaws, Local Authority Licensing;
Recommended Reading
Aldred Elaine M., “A Guide to starting your own Complementary Therapy Practice”
(2007), Churchill Livingstone ISBN -0-443-10309-7
Bailey, Anthony The "Which" Guide to Starting Your Own Business: How to Make a
Success of Going It Alone ("Which?" Consumer Guides); Paperback ~ Paperback
288 pages (March 2003) Publisher: Which? Books ISBN: 0852029306
Bickne, Carrie Web Design on a Shoestring; Hardcover ~ Hardcover 250 pages
(July 2003) Publisher: New Riders ISBN: 0735713286
Reuvid, Jonathan & Millar, Roderick Start Up and Run Your Own Business;
Paperback ~ Paperback 292 pages (September 3, 2003) Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN: 0749440287
Rooney, Kathy (Editor) Good Small Business Guide: How to Start and Grow Your
Own Woods, Caspian From Acorns... How to Build Your Brilliant Business From
Scratch; Paperback ~ Paperback 172 pages (December 12, 2003) Publisher:
Prentice Hall ISBN: 0273688057
Webb P & S (2003) The Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Definitive
Guide to Starting a Business Paperback 608 pages (December 15, 2003)
Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747566909
Updated May 2009 CP 25
Inland Revenue Leaflets (available as PDF’s from
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/):
SE/1 Thinking of working for yourself? - Includes an application form to register
yourself as a self-employed person and also to register for National Insurance
Contributions.
CF10 – Self-employed people with small earnings
ES/FS1 – Employed or self-employed for tax and national insurance contributions
SA/BK4 Self Assessment. A general guide to keeping records.
Gives general advice about the records that need to be kept for tax purposes each
year and how long they need to be kept.
SA/BK8 Self Assessment. Your Guide.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/your-tax-return.htm contains a lot of information useful
to the tutor when teaching about tax obligations.
9. Understanding Research in Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Define what research is and what function it performs.
2. Discuss hypothesis, control measure, variables, measurements, significance
etc.
3. Relate to current medical & scientific research.
4. Explain the meaning of placebos, control groups, double blind etc.
5. Include specific examples of types of medical and aromatherapy research
undertaken.
6. Identify the needs of the scientific community
7. Critical analysis and research
8. Discuss examples of research formats and presentations
9. Identify and discuss the differences between qualitative & quantitative research
and the difficulties underlying some aspects of aromatherapy research
Recommended Reading
Lewith G. (2001) Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies. Churchill
Livingstone Paperback 392 Pages ISBN 044306367
Sutton C (1987) Handbook of research for the helping professions, New York
10. Reflective Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. An introduction to the philosophy of reflective practice and its relevance to the
aromatherapist
2. Understanding Self Attitudes, beliefs, and values; what they are and how they
develop and the factors that influence their development. Defining health and
well-being.
3. Identifying the therapist’s own attitudes and beliefs. The effect these might
have on clients and others with whom the therapist may
work.
4. Interpersonal skills. The nature of inter-personal relationships, the therapeutic
relationship and working with others. How these relationships may affect the
therapist's ability to work effectively. To recognise and deal effectively with own
behaviour and practice, when it adversely affects working with different people.
5. Effective learning and development. Review and evaluate existing knowledge
and professional practice using NOS and Professional Code of Practice toidentify strengths and limitations. Knowing how we learn, learning styles, what
they are, to improve upon the limitations identified above.
6. Learning from experience. To learn effectively from experience requires
analysis and interpretation of the event so that it leads to new understanding.
Structuring the process to identifying the experience, returning to the
experience and describing it, attending to feelings, making sense of the
experience and assessing competence.
7. The role of reflective journaling as part of the learning and self development
process
8. Writing a development plan. Produce a Portfolio of learning evidence and
detail programme for future professional progress.
9. Support for learning and development to gain knowledge of various types of
support systems and networks and how to access them.
Recommended Reading
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Boud D, Keogh R & Walker D; (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning,
Kogan Page
Johns C. (2002) Guided Reflection Blackwell Science
Johns C. (2000) Becoming a reflective practitioner; a reflective and holistic
approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision
Blackwell Science
Johns C (1994) Guided reflection. In reflective practice in nursing (Palmer A et al
eds) Blackwell science, Oxford
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm

Source: AC Core curriculum

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Research - Aromatherapy Articles

Aromatherapy Resources

Five top aromatherapy articles - this is just a small amount of the research and study of essential oils and aromatherapy

The Psychological Aspects of Aromatherapy by Christine Broughan, 2004

Aromatherapy to Combatt MRSA? a report on work carried by Jacqui Stringer from the Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK in 2004.

The Use of Aromatherapy in Recovery from Substance Abuse by Lillian Hardbattle, 2001. Reported by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Managing Stress with Aromatherapy by Anne Rastetter Wenzel and Jeralynn Burke, 1999.

The psychophysiological effects of aromatherapy massage following cardiac surgery
Caroline Stevensen BA (Hons), RGN, MRSS, IFA
The Middlesex Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Mortimer Street, London W1N 8AA, UK
Journal of Advanced Nursing

Sensing an improvement: an experimental study to evaluate the use of aromatherapy, massage and periods of rest in an intensive care unit
Article first published online: 28 JUN 2008DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1995.21010034.x

Nutrition - Dr Morse - are humans really frugivores?

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No matter what your age, health is one of your greatest assets while you're living your journey on this planet.

For generations, man has been ignorant of his/her body's proper nutritional needs. It is not difficult to understand the proper foods man should be consuming, which is simply reflected in the physiological design of the human species. Once called omnivores by many, humans are actually frugivores. Man's diet should be predominantly fruits and vegetables, instead of dead animals, their milks, and dormant foods (grains & beans).

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Tea tree and MRSA

http://roberttisserand.com/2011/08/question-answer-tea-tree-oil-hospital-bacteria/

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Advertising Standards Agency - guidelines for websites

Watch Digital advertising seminar

The ASA now regulates all marketing communications on UK based organisations’ websites. Watch the recording of the ASA recent seminar on Digital advertising to help you to access advice and guidance at your convenience. All you have to do is login or sign up to CAP Services if you are not already a registered user.

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Some sensible voluntary guidelines to follow.  The CMA are working with the ASA to refine the guidelines for Professional Holistic therapists. Naturally you will want to include client testimonials however it is necessary to understand what the guidelines say and keep within the wording.  This is consistent with remaining within the ethical code of Professional Therapist organisations.

The aim is not to deny free speech but to preserve it. The essence of this is that a website can be a media advertisement and like all advertisements must follow sensible guidelines of truth and fairness.

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