AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy Job Outlook

What is the job outlook for Aromatherapists?

A Diploma or Certificate from an Aromatherapy school is not a national certification and is not a 'license to practice'. Therefore, it is very important not to present yourself as a physician when you begin to practice Aromatherapy.

Because of this, career opportunities after receiving an education in Aromatherapy (depending on your other skills) can be widely varied. Opportunities can include anything from Aromatherapeutic counseling, essential oil store management, and essential oil production and manufacture to staffing a custom blending bar in a Natural Foods store, participating in a Holistic Health Clinic, establishing an Aromatherapy consulting business, retailing essential oils, becoming an author, tutoring schools and interested groups, writing articles for newspapers and magazines, and of course taking better care of your own and loved ones' health. Many utilize their Aromatherapy education as an added component to enhance an existing natural or allopathic health care practice.

Often, trained Aromatherapists successfully incorporate their newly gained knowledge into their current professional health care practice. Many naturopaths, massage therapists, chiropractors, sports medicine therapists, energy healers, psychotherapists, aestheticians, ayruvedic clinicians, and practitioners of Chinese Medicine incorporate the use of essential oils into their healing art to enhance desired effects.

Although some do seek training in Aromatherapy to enhance their current profession and others simply to enjoy better personal health, Aromatherapy-specific career opportunities are growing as Complimentary Medicine becomes a more widely accepted mode of health care. As mentioned in the History Q&A above, Aromatherapy is a growing industry in the US, and there are opportunities available for well-trained, dedicated people. Many schools offer to assist you in finding a place to practice your unique skills after completion of their coursework. A career in Aromatherapy may be for you if you want to practice a subtle, ancient art that can help you educate or heal others through natural methods. A professional approach to your practice is gained from the training you will have received, and with time and experience, your craft and your career will develop.