Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy - aromatherapy products and services

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The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, located in Tampa, Florida, was established in 1989 to provide quality information, education, and certification in the field of Aromatherapy. The Institute's mission is to further the education standards in all aspects of Aromatherapy, including USA certification, by providing a comprehensive resource for the professional or lay person interested in this fast-growing holistic therapy. The Institute provides for a wide variety of services and products in support of this mission including:

  Seminars (LMT CE's available) and Workshops
  Self-study Correspondence Course
  Reference Manuals
  Educational Reviews
  Research

The Institute's classes can provide state certified Continuing Education Credits for licensed massage therapists.The Institute's Director, Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, has worked with essential oils as a Natural Health care practitioner and licensed massage therapist for 25 years. Her fascination with this subject has led her to study with the most knowledgeable people in the field of aromatic and medicinal plants, essential oil research and herbology.

What's New at the AIA

In the news: Recently the St/Pete Times ran an article on Sylla, "Aromatherapy company offers the scent of well-being" In Print: Monday, December 21, 2009 and the "United Aromatherapy Effort Expands Efforts to U.S. Troops" in the Lutz News, December 16, 2009

Sylla is now a Structural Energetic Therapist - read more on acute and chronic pain relief.

The Travelling Still: 5 days with an alembic

TWO NEW BOOKS-part of the SBS-SyllaBook Series

The Aromatic SpaBook- Natural treatments using plants and essential oils for skincare and body work professionals, by Sylla Sheppard-Hanger (2007).

CHECK IT OUT (click for review)! Price: $49.95

The Aromatic MindBook- Natural aromatherapy with essential oils for mental health professionals, by Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, (2008).

CHECK IT OUT(click for review)! Price: $49.95

Coming soon: The Aromatic BodyBook, The Aromatic SkinBook, The Aromatic ChildBook, The Aromatic Child FlipBook and Kit.
Other new items below: Chemistry Kit, Chemistry FlipBook, and the Ultrasonic Atomizer.

NEW ITEMS now available!

Essential Oil Chemical Constituent Kit

Kit contains 24 - 2ml vials of diluted common single chemicals, such as limonene, geraniol, citral, etc. in a handy plastic case. Perfect for sampling during chemistry education for students and teachers.See Companion FlipBook below. Limited time: first kits $75.00. AIA STUDENTS: Free with kit: Chemistry FlipBook below. (inquire about teacher and classroom discounts)

Chemistry of Essential Oils FlipBook

NOW AVAILABLE the companion book for the Kit.This is a complete guide to classification of organic molecules, their properties and structures, with examples corresponding to the 24 samples in the Essential Oil Chemical Constituent Kit for odor comparision. Includes Phytochemical index (with biological activities) of the mentioned constituents and their plant sources (size: laminated, 4 by 5.5 inches, ringbound, 55 pgs). Finally a way to experience and learn essential oil chemistry in an concise, handy format. Price: $25.00 AIA STUDENTS: free book with purchase of kit. Email for discount.

Ultrasonic Aromatic DiffusorNEW IMPORT!! For the first time AIA offers a unique professional aromatic diffusor product for your home, business or office. Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Atomizer

Unlike similar models offered on the internet, this model alone has settings creating a more customized output, thus allowing for professional use.

User Friendly: You change levels of output with a turn of a knob and can set timer to five different on/off settings. Use different settings in different rooms.

Safe: No risk of over heating and/or explosion since the cool mist is generated by ultrasonic means, no flame or any kinds of heat; no glass to break. Safe for childrens rooms, hospitals and businesses.

Operation: Essential oils can easily be added to the water from the top. Once filled the unit can operate for up to 5 hours.
Digital Control: To save energy and prolong product life, a digital controller is designed for safety and stops when water is below the recommended water level.
Functions: Can be used as humidifier, atomizer, and air purifier.
Features: Special blue night-light installed. The unit itself is blue and silver.

CLEARANCE SALE: $65.00 ($74.95)

NEW BOOK: The Blossoming Heart - Aromatherapy for Healing and Transformation.Aromatic Kinesiology was created in 1992 by Robbi Zeck ND in order to explore the psychological and mood enhancing effects of essential oils and is offered as a training and seminar series throughout Australia and internationally. Aromatic Kinesiology embraces beauty, transformation and balance and focuses on how to influence your physical health, your state of mind and your connection to spirit through exploring aromatherapy from an emotional perspective. Learn how to muscle test, how emotional patterns affect your health and wellbeing, the effect of essential oils, foods and nutrients on the acupuncture meridians and the chakra energy system, activation of the lymphatic system and detoxification methods for skin imbalances. Discover stress release techniques and reframe emotional issues with creative imagery, guided visualisations and affirmations. This book now on backorder- ORDER DIRECT BELOW. Read More about Robbi Zecks classes and the new book at The Blossoming Heart

Coming back October 2010: AROMATHERAPY AND EMOTIONS with ROBBI ZECK St. Petersburg, Florida

Aromatic Kinesiology 1• Date: October 9-10, 2010 (USD $395 +Friday evening)

Aromatic Kinesiology 2 Date: October 15-17, 2010 (USD $550)

This is a rare opportunity to study with the author of The Blossoming Heart – Aromatherapy for Healing and Transformation. Robbi's pioneering work on the mood enhancing and stress releasing properties of essential oils, integrated with her extensive background in the healing arts, has empowered individuals, practitioners and educators around the world to enhance their abilities in gently reducing stress and increasing balance and wellbeing. Read more about Robbi. Embark upon a healing journey of personal renewal that will inspire the spirit, look and feel of your life using essential oils as potent aromatic anchors to restore balance and facilitate change. Read more about the workshop...

"This was the most transforming class I have ever attended; it was pure therapy for the soul. I highly recommend this to anyone from beginner to expert interested in using oils for healing". Sylla Sheppard-Hanger April 2005. (email to get on list for class)

Aroma Tours NEW!! EXCITING! For the finest in aromatic travel, check out the tours and look at the pictures on the link. Finally you can travel with like minded folks in aromatic places!!! Plan your summer trip now, only a few openings left for the trip of a lifetime!! Make plans now to visit the wonderful aromatic lands of Provence, Turkey, Bali and more with a wonderful group of folks. Experience the aromatic wonders, foods, wines and delights of these places, and learn more about aromatherapy at the same time.

United Aromatherapy Effort, Inc. (UAE)A Public charity 501(c)3 volunteer organization created after the September 11th tragedy to serve the community after disaster or war with donated aromatherapy (wellness products) and chair massage (natural therapies). Please visit the site to see the good work done in New York, and in the Gulf states after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (2005-6) and Gustav/Ike (2008), and now serving the military shipping to our TROOPS. BIG NEWS: UAE shifts focus to military; now sending supplies to our Troops in Afghanistan - Soldier on the Ground Program. UAE receives Flag flown over Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan.