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Aromatherapy blending course
1-day accredited essential oil training - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon:


Sept '26 - Thurs 24th

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Also available in Plymouth, Devon

Course Overview
Learn Essential Oil Blending Safely, Confidently & Professionally
Would you love to understand essential oils properly rather than simply following recipes or guessing which oils work well together?
Our 1-Day Accredited Aromatherapy Blending Course teaches you the foundations of safe and effective essential oil blending, giving you the confidence to create personalised aromatherapy blends for treatments, wellbeing and personal use.
Delivered as practical, hands-on aromatherapy training in Bideford, North Devon, this course is ideal for complete beginners as well as massage therapists, holistic therapists and beauty professionals who would like to introduce essential oils into their existing treatments.

You don't need to commit to a full aromatherapy diploma to start learning about essential oils. This accredited course gives you a practical introduction to essential oil safety, dilution, carrier oils, aromatherapy profiles and therapeutic blending.

Who is this Aromatherapy Blending Course for?
This course is ideal for:
• Complete beginners wanting to learn how to use and blend essential oils safely
• Massage therapists wanting to create personalised aromatherapy massage blends
• Holistic therapists looking to expand their treatment knowledge
• Beauty and skincare professionals interested in incorporating essential oils into their services
• Therapists wanting an accredited aromatherapy CPD course
• Anyone interested in creating essential oil blends for personal use
• Those interested in progressing into creating their own aromatherapy or cosmetic products

If your longer-term goal is to develop your own retail products or aromatherapy brand, this course also provides useful foundational knowledge about essential oils and carrier oils before progressing into product formulation, testing and UK cosmetic compliance.

What You Will Learn
During your 1-day essential oil blending course, you'll explore both the theory and practical skills behind creating safe, balanced and purposeful aromatherapy blends.

You will learn:
• Essential oil safety and safe working practices
• Essential oil dilution and blending ratios
• Contraindications, cautions and client considerations
• How to select appropriate essential oils
• Essential oil properties and profiles
• Emotional and physical uses of essential oils
• Top, middle and base notes
• How fragrance notes influence a finished blend
• Carrier oils and their different properties and uses
• How to create balanced essential oil combinations
• Blending oils for massage and treatment use
• Creating personalised blends based on individual needs
• Practical aromatherapy blending techniques
• Important considerations when creating products for clients

You'll also have access to our detailed A–Z guides covering 30+ essential oils and 19 carrier oils, giving you a useful reference to continue developing your aromatherapy knowledge after your training day.

More Than Following an Essential Oil Recipe
There are thousands of essential oil recipes available online, but understanding why particular oils have been selected is what gives you the confidence to start creating blends yourself.
During this course, you'll learn how to consider:
• What does the client want from their blend?
• Which essential oils may be appropriate?
• Are there any contraindications or cautions?
• What dilution should be used?
• Which carrier oil would complement the blend?
• How do the different aromas work together?
• Is the finished blend appropriate for its intended use?

Instead of simply copying recipes, you'll begin developing the knowledge needed to make informed blending decisions.

Why Learn Aromatherapy Blending?

Using Essential Oils But Unsure Whether You're Doing It Correctly?
Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should be used with knowledge and care.

Learn about essential oil safety, dilution, contraindications and appropriate oil selection so you can blend with greater confidence.

Want to Personalise Your Treatments?
Rather than offering exactly the same massage or treatment to every client, aromatherapy blending can help you create a more personalised experience based on the individual in front of you.

Already a Massage or Holistic Therapist?
Add another skill to your professional toolkit and learn how aromatherapy principles can complement your existing treatments.

Love Essential Oils But Don't Want a Full Aromatherapy Diploma?
A full professional aromatherapy qualification isn't the right choice for everybody.

Our 1-day accredited aromatherapy blending course offers an accessible introduction to blending and is also ideal for therapists looking for additional CPD.

Thinking About Creating Your Own Products?
If you're interested in eventually developing your own aromatherapy, skincare or wellbeing products, understanding essential oils and carrier oils is an excellent place to start.

We'll also explain the important distinction between creating individual blends for treatment/personal use and manufacturing cosmetic products for retail.

COURSE BENEFITS
By completing your Aromatherapy Blending Course, you will:
✨ Develop confidence using essential oils safely
✨ Understand essential oil dilution and contraindications
✨ Learn about more than 30 essential oils
✨ Explore 19 different carrier oils
✨ Learn how to create personalised aromatherapy blends
✨ Understand top, middle and base notes
✨ Develop practical hands-on blending experience
✨ Add aromatherapy knowledge to your existing massage, beauty or holistic treatments
✨ Gain an accredited certificate on successful completion
✨ Build foundational knowledge that can support further aromatherapy study

Practical, Hands-On Aromatherapy Training
Aromatherapy blending is best understood by actually doing it.

This isn't simply a day spent listening to theory.

You'll have the opportunity to work with different essential oils, explore their aromas and properties, experiment with combinations and create your own blends while receiving guidance throughout the day.

You'll leave with practical experience as well as knowledge you can continue developing afterwards.

How Does the Course Work?
Your training combines:
1-Day In-Person Practical Training
Attend your practical aromatherapy blending training with your tutor.

Online Learning
Complete supporting learning to develop your underpinning knowledge.

Practical Blending
Work hands-on with essential oils and carrier oils and develop your blending skills.

Case Studies
Complete the required case study work to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Accredited Certification
On successful completion of all course requirements, you'll receive your accredited course certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I Need Previous Aromatherapy Experience?
A: No. Our Aromatherapy Blending Course is suitable for complete beginners as well as qualified massage, beauty and holistic therapists.
We'll introduce the principles of essential oils, carrier oils, safety and blending during your training.

Q: Is This a Full Aromatherapy Qualification?
A: No. This is a 1-day accredited Aromatherapy Blending Course rather than a full professional aromatherapy diploma.
It is ideal if you want an introduction to essential oil blending or would like to add aromatherapy knowledge to your existing therapy skills without completing a full diploma.

Q: Can Massage Therapists Take This Course?
A: Yes. This course is particularly useful for massage therapists interested in understanding how essential oils and carrier oils can be incorporated into their existing treatments, subject to their professional scope and insurance requirements.

Q: Can Beginners Attend?
A: Absolutely. You don't need to be an existing therapist to attend the course.

Q: Will I Receive a Certificate?
A: Yes. Once you have successfully completed the required elements of the course, you will receive an accredited Aromatherapy Blending Course certificate.
If you intend to use your training professionally, you should always confirm that the course and proposed activities meet the requirements of your own insurer or professional body.

Q: Do I Need an Aromatherapy Kit?
A: Yes. You will need access to an aromatherapy kit for your training and course work. We can provide suggestions and guidance about what you'll need.

Q: Can I Make Products to Sell After This Course?
A: The course provides useful foundational knowledge if you're interested in progressing into aromatherapy product development, but completing the course does not automatically make cosmetic products legally compliant for retail sale.
Different requirements apply when manufacturing products for sale to the general public.

Custom Aromatherapy Blending & Selling Products
During your aromatherapy training, you'll learn how essential oils can be selected and blended based on individual requirements and appropriate consultation.

There is, however, an important difference between learning aromatherapy blending and manufacturing finished cosmetic products for retail.

If you intend to manufacture and sell cosmetic products to the public — including products such as balms, creams, skincare preparations or certain aromatherapy products — you will need to ensure that your products comply with the relevant UK cosmetic product legislation.

This may include requirements such as appropriate safety assessments, product documentation, labelling and notification.

We recommend checking current UK Government guidance before developing products commercially.

Start Your Aromatherapy Journey
Whether you're discovering essential oils for the first time or you're an existing therapist wanting to bring more personalisation into your treatments, our 1-Day Accredited Aromatherapy Blending Course gives you a practical foundation to build from.

Learn how to select oils.

Understand how to dilute them.

Discover how different aromas work together.

And most importantly, gain the confidence to start blending essential oils safely and with purpose.

Ready to learn essential oil blending?

Book your place on our next Aromatherapy Blending Course in Bideford, North Devon and start developing your aromatherapy skills.
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Looking for a regulated qualification instead?

If you're planning a longer-term career in this therapy, require a regulated qualification, or would like a more comprehensive training pathway, we also offer VTCT qualification options.

👇 Compare your training options below.
Aromatherapy is also taught as part of our VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary therapies qualifications (as well as reflexology & massage) 👇

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to enrolling on this course, however, you will need to hold a qualification in the therapy you wish to incorporate the use of essential oils with, i.e., massage, reiki
Course format:
1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies (3 treatments)
Attendance:
1 day practical training
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated beauty therapists
PBD - Professional Beauty Direct
The CMA - The Complementary Medical Association
Career potential:
Aromatherapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and oils in order to carry out your case studies & bring to your practical training, ie essential oils, carrier oils, measuring jug, pipette, mixing bowl & any storage bottles you wish to use (i.e., roller bottle, glass bottles, nasal inhalers)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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