How to get a Job or career as an Aromatherapist
Aromatherapists are extremely popular in hotels, health spas, care homes and sport clubs. If you are considering a career in aromatherapy, then not only will you have to have an interest in complimentary medicine and natural remedies, but also in the healing properties of plant extracts, which are known as essential oils.
To learn this, many people take a training course which can range from basic introductory 
courses to more advanced training sessions. It is important to remember that if you want to work as a registered aromatherapist, you need to complete the course specified by the National Occupational Standards.
This course usually takes a year, but fully verses the student in business studies (if they are taking the self-employed route), plant properties, the anatomy of the body and other therapeutic remedies. Once this course is complete, you can apply to be registered with the Complimentary Medicine and Healthcare Council, something that is very appealing to employers and looks excellent on your CV.
Once this is complete, you can work anywhere in the UK, where interest in complimentary and alternative remedies is growing. It takes time to build up a solid client base as well as all the oils needed for aromatherapy, so it is important to be patient with your chosen career.
It is also crucial that as an aromatherapist, you need to be able to listen to a patient and their concerns, have an interest in plants and botany, have excellent organisational skills and be aware of your own limits.
