The Practitioner’s Certificate in Essential Oil Blending is taught by Christina Lyne, Aromalyne Training & Christina Lyne School of Reflexology and is comprehensive and practical.  You will study and gain the knowledge of the principle of the use of Essential Oil, Essential Oil Blends, Carrier oils and the making of Natural Products.  You will learn the benefits of essential oils and how to implement them into your natural products for yourself and for your clients, understand the effects and sources of essential oils, provide safe and effective treatments to clients in difference circumstances and apply essential oils in mediums such as creams, lotions, balm and water based products.

This is a professional, in depth qualification for those wishing to practice Essential Oil Therapy with confidence, safety and therapeutic skill and offers a comprehensive, holistic and practical pathway into professional essential oil practice..

This advanced diploma builds on foundational blending skills and takes you deeper into essential oil science, therapeutic application, aroma psychology, consultation skills, formulation, and safe product creation.

You will learn how to work confidently with essential oils to support clients physically, emotionally and energetically — without performing aromatherapy massage.

Graduates may use the title Essential Oil Therapy Practitioner.  This course is fully insurable with Balens and meets the requirements for professional practice.

Duration
This practitioner diploma includes 100–120 Guided Learning Hours, made up of:

12 attended online sessions (7–9pm, one evening per week)
2 full in person practical workshops (9.30am–4.30pm)
Home study (approx. 40–60 hours)
Case studies
Final assessments

Cost of the Course

£795 (Learners will be required to purchase a course kit.)

Venue

• Online sessions take place via Zoom
• The attended practical days take place at the Aromalyne Studio, 60 Ancton Way, Elmer Sands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6JP

Qualification Gained
Practitioner Diploma in Essential Oil Therapy (Dip. EOT)

This qualification allows you to practise professionally as an Essential Oil Therapy Practitioner. This course does not qualify you to carry out Aromatherapy Massage.

Course Requirements

• Age 18+
• Suitable for beginners or qualified therapists
• Level 3 qualification in Anatomy & Physiology OR complete the Anatomy & Physiology Module as part of this course (at an additional cost).

Support
You will receive full support throughout your training via Zoom and email. Christina is available to guide you through your workbooks, case studies, and practical development.

About this Course

During this diploma you will study:

Introduction and development of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.
History of Aromatherapy.
How Essential Oils work in the body – physiological therapeutic effects.
Essential Oil Safety, Storage of Essential Oils, Hygiene and Risk Assessments.

Essential Oil Science
• How essential oils work in the body
• Olfactory and limbic system
• Skin absorption and inhalation pathways
• Chemical families and therapeutic actions
• Safety, contraindications and risk assessment

Essential Oils
You will study 50–60 essential oils, including their:
• Botanical background
• Therapeutic actions
• Emotional and energetic uses
• Safety considerations
• Blending compatibility

You will also study 20+ carrier oils, butters and bases.

Consultation & Client Care
• Full consultation process
• Contraindications and red flags
• Creating treatment plans
• Aftercare and follow up
• Record keeping and GDPR

Blending & Formulation
• Dilutions, percentages and the 100 rule
• Creating therapeutic synergies
• Blending for physical, emotional and energetic needs
• Complex blends and long term support
• Choosing the right medium for the client

Product Making
You will learn to create:
• Creams, lotions, balms and gels
• Rollerballs and inhalers
• Room sprays and bath products
• Infused oils
• Safe and effective diffusing
• Preservatives — when and why they are needed

Aroma Psychology
• Emotional and energetic properties of essential oils
• Oils for stress, anxiety, sleep and mood
• Creating emotional support blends

Professional Practice
• Setting up your practice
• Insurance and legal requirements
• Pricing, packaging and branding
• Business basics for therapists

Course Assessment will be a variety of workbooks, multiple choice theory test, practical blending assessment and case studies.