One of the biggest obstacles with aromatherapy is that there is way too much misinformation out there.

On one hand, there are those who believe that essential oils and other aromatic materials are 100% safe and are the solution for almost everything.   On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are those who tend to have an all-or-nothing, or no, never mentality.  

The truth is, just because something is natural, or naturally derived, does not mean it is safe. Additionally, aromatherapy is not one-size-fits-all and there are many things that need to be taken into consideration, but essential oils can be used safely and effectively with the proper training.   With a good solid foundation in aromatherapy education you will not only be able to recognize what is bad information, but you will be able to tweak that information into something that is beneficial to you, and that is both affordable and supports sustainable practices.  

At the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy you will benefit from the knowledge gained by over 40 years of aromatherapy education and research, and by having a qualified aromatherapist to point you in the right direction when you need it.   Our mission is to provide you with the education and resources that you need, including how important it is to take risk vs benefit into consideration, so that you will be able to make informed decisions about what will work best for you, your loved ones, and/or clients.  

As Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, founder of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy likes to say, “Aromatherapy is not black or white, only shades of gray.”  

Come learn how to navigate the gray.