Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists
By Francesca Gould
September 2003
Nelson Thornes, UK
ISBN: 0-7487-7102-6
$43.50 paper original
Written by well known author Francesca Gould, this unique new book provides students with a much-needed aromatherapy resource. The only book written specifically for Holistic Therapists, it contains everything students need to help them pass their VTCT and ITEC qualifications in aromatherapy. This volume provides detailed coverage of 43 essential oils with clear diagrams, common uses and chemical breakdown, ensuring students gain a thorough understanding of each oil and its use. Designed to motivate and engage students with its lively, easy-to-follow style and illustrations, it encourages students to work independently and measure what they have learnt through enjoyable tasks and helpful self-test sections at the end of each chapter.
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction to Aromatherapy, What is aromatherapy, History of aromatherapy,
Aromatherapy in the modern world, Medicinal drugs, Stress, Self-test questions
Chapter 2 Aromatherapy and Safety Cautions when using essential oils, Storage
of oils, Hazardous oils, Skin reactions and essential oils, Overdosage, Epilepsy,
Pregnancy, Children and elderly people, Accidents with essential oils, Self-test
questions
Chapter 3 Using the Essential Oils Methods of using the oils, How essential
oil molecules enter the body, Skin and hair care, Blending of essential and
carrier oils, Synergy Carrier oils, Self-test questions
Chapter 4 Understanding the Essential Oils Extraction methods, Botanical classification
of plants, Essential oil chemicals, Chemotypes, Quality of essential oils,
Adulteration, Properties of essential oils, Effect of essential oils on body
systems, Self-test questions
Chapter 5 The Essential Oils Basil (French), Benzoin Bergamot Black pepper
Cajeput Carrot seed Cedarwood (Atlas) Chamomile (German) Chamomile (Maroc)
Chamomile (Roman) Clary sage Clove (bud) Cypress Eucalyptus (blue gum) Fennel
(sweet) Frankincense Geranium Ginger Grapefruit Jasmine Juniper Lavender Lemon
Lemongrass Mandarin Marjoram (sweet) Melissa Myrrh Neroli (orange blossom)
Orange (sweet) Patchouli Peppermint Petitgrain Pine (Scotch) Rose (cabbage)
Rose (damask) Rosemary Rosewood Sandalwood Tea tree Thyme (red) Valerian Vetiver
Ylang-ylang
Chapter 6 Giving an Aromatherapy Treatment, The therapist, The client, The
therapy room, How long will the treatment take, Consultation Contra-indications,
Referral letter to client's doctor, Handling referral data from professional
sources, Preparing a treatment plan, Aftercare advice, Contra-actions (healing
crises), Home use blends, Self-test questions
Chapter 7 Aromatherapy Massage, Massage movements and their effects, Acupressure
points/pressures, Chakras and auras, Healthy breathing, Meditation Relaxation
exercises, Visualisation, Case studies, Case study example, Self-test questions
Chapter 8 Legislation, Good Practice and Setting Up a Business, Legislation
and standards relating to aromatherapy treatment, Insurance, Business plan,
Self-test questions
Chapter 9 Essential Oils and Conditions Reference Chart
Chapter 10 Examination, Preparation, Multiple choice questions
Appendix - Multiple-choice answers
Return to main page of Trans-Atlantic Publications