Excellence in Aromatherapy

The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists is the largest professional aromatherapy practitioner organisation in the world and is a strong, respected voice in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Its inception in 2002 was the result of a vision by the UK’s major international professional aromatherapy organisations to become the best it could.

The IFPA is a registered charity with clear, defined aims and objectives and is supported through its membership in the UK and Worldwide. The IFPA believes wholeheartedly in the principles and philosophies of Holistic health, health care and the promotion of well-being for the individual. These principles and beliefs are the foundations of the IFPA’s aims and objectives for its members together with its strong codes of ethics and practice.

About Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the controlled use of Essential oils by different methods to enhance the well-being of the mind, body and spirit. It uses pure essences from plants which have a therapeutic effect in preventing problems, treating common ailments and working alongside medical treatment in the healing process.  Essential oils are highly fragrant, volatile and are extracted from flowers, leaves, twigs, bark, roots and fruits of many common plants.  The essential oils have many different properties and as research has shown can be stimulants, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, relaxants, calming, soothing and uplifting. Aromatherapy therefore has the ability to affect the emotions, feelings, help bodily symptoms and work psychologically.

Aromatherapy can benefit almost everyone, helping a wide range of disorders. Essential oils must be diluted and used with care, preferably under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapist. When used correctly and by a qualified aromatherapist, aromatherapy is safe for everyone.

Your local Aromatherapist will help advise you on what method and treatment would be best for you.