Guest guest Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I searched the archives first, so unless I mistyped my queries over the last several months I did not find anything already discussed regarding these entities. I ask here because I do not have access (or funding) for third party testing and I figure that SOMEBODY around here might know something about them, at least to the extent of warning me off if necessary. I have yet to find ONE place that carries all the EOs I like to keep on hand so I try to have several resources to shop with. I know of the beloved Samare Botane, as well as Martin's recommended QAL. I am curious about Eden Botanicals out of northern California. Simplers out of southern California. Loving Scents out of North Carolina. Kobashi out of the UK. All have websites with their name.com. Also, I'm aware that there is a general concensus that Valerie Ann Worwood is not wholly acurate...what about the Prices? Additionally, I have a conundrum regarding 'formal' aroma education. My state licensure requires my CEUs be through NCBTMB providers, but the program(s) _I_ want do not fit that classification (because they are far too smart! *wink*). Any opinions on the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy (aroma-rn.com)?? At one point of time it looked to be the better of options regarding fulfilling legalities, but I'm feeling a bit sketchy about the fact that their program is based off three texts and one of them is Penoel--am I recalling correctly that his info should be taken with a grain of salt due to basing it off of herbal properties rather than EO-testing? My local options include Jade Shutes and Cynthia Loving...though I'd have to look again to see if their programs are sufficient hours to meet ABMP's req for 100hrs aroma education before they'll cover liability. Both have snippets or gossip that have me concerned their not the right program for me--nothing tangible, and they both seem incredibly wonderful people. Feel free to contact me off-list if preferred. I concur with what I understand of Martin's ideal of aroma mentoring, but i have beaurocracy to deal with so I need to have THOSE i's dotted and t's crossed; then i can get on with delving further into these subjects at hand. i'd rather have my red tape sufficed with a decent foundation rather than something that will steer me off the course i intend to travel--hence this varied query to y'all. oh, and MY focus leans heavily towards pediatric. hope your holidays were exceptionally merry!! Jessica, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 At 03:11 AM 12/27/2009, Jessica wrote: >Any opinions on the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy >(aroma-rn.com)?? At one point of time it looked to be the better of >options regarding fulfilling legalities, but I'm feeling a bit sketchy >about the fact that their program is based off three texts and one of them >is Penoel--am I recalling correctly that his info should be taken with a >grain of salt due to basing it off of herbal properties rather than EO-testing? Jessica, I've seen the course materials offered by Laraine Kyle and her course just totally knocked my socks off. It is the most complete and comprehensive 'distance learning' course I have ever seen. amazing stuff. >My local options include Jade Shutes and Cynthia Loving... I was a student of Jades... I never completed the course... let us say because of philosophical differences. It was a frustrating experience that I would not want to repeat. >though I'd have to look again to see if their programs are sufficient >hours to meet ABMP's req for 100hrs aroma education before they'll cover >liability. Both have snippets or gossip that have me concerned their not >the right program for me--nothing tangible, and they both seem incredibly >wonderful people. Jane buckle's " Foundations " course does offer LMT ceu's... but Laraine's is a much more in depth course. surprised that it's not recognized by your association. and re your list of suppliers... well... never mind Since 1995 - supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/NaturesGift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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