Advanced Aromatherapy Science Program

ECOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
FROM THE PLANT TO THE CLINIC

Take the next step in your aromatherapy leadership journey today!

Apply your critical thinking and stay on the cutting edge of clinical practice in aromatherapy.

with Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine and Benoit Roger, PhD

Go beyond knowledge and transform your career.

This program holds nothing back, allowing you to hone your personal style of expertise with the wisdom you'll gain.

Marco and Benoit will guide you in developing the tools you need to go beyond knowledge and become an autonomous professional practitioner in your field.

Go beyond knowledge and transform your career.

This program holds nothing back, allowing you to hone your personal style of expertise with the wisdom you'll gain.

Marco and Benoit will guide you in developing the tools you need to go beyond knowledge and become an autonomous professional practitioner in your field.

Integrating Knowledge into Power

There’s no substitute for knowledge and competency—the ability to evaluate and contextualize information. Without it, you have to trust the information you are given, with no way to actually use it creatively. With essential oils, the situation is even more critical, because there is often a lack of information on efficacy and safety.

Shape the Future

Few are willing to lead with a science-backed approach, and this is your time to shine. Taking this step signifies that you've undergone significant instruction, you understand both the pharmacology and therapeutic side of aromatherapy, and you're willing to guide others as a leading aromatherapy practitioner.

Elevate Your Expertise

This 5-module program explores the science, critical approaches, and methodology behind essential oil research. You’ll be introduced to the pharmacology of aromatic plants so you can interpret their therapeutic potentials. Apply pharmacological concepts to deepen your understanding of the properties and effects of essential oils on the human body, and understand the chemistry behind extraction, distillation, and quality of aromatic extracts.

Lifetime access

to all content, including detailed video presentations

Comprehensive references

downloadable and printable reference materials

Formal recognition

certificate and continuing education credits

Supporting Our Future Leaders

For anyone who wants to stand above the rest, showcasing adaptable leadership in the field of aromatherapy.

Those seeking an ethical and professional approach to the clinical applications of essential oils, with a focus on reliable and safe practices are a great fit.

Who is the program for? Here are jut a few examples:

professional aromatherapists
essential oil company consultants
chemists and quality assurance specialists
academic researchers and professors
naturopaths, allopathic physicians, and nurses
researchers and educators in aromatherapy
pharmacology and toxicology professionals
science writers or journalists

Your Diploma Includes Everything Below

Explore the modules that make up this comprehensive program. It's everything you need to stand out as an authority in your practice.

Module 1: Science, Critical Approach, and Research Methods

Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine

Our personal intuitions, even when they feel strong and correct, may not always be accurate, especially in science. What can we rely on instead?

Explore formal methods used in medical research based on scientific principles.
Understand how these methods influence the design of research trials.
Get simple tools to assess the quality of scientific papers.
Learn how to determine the importance and relevance of research findings.

7.5 CE hours — 9 lessons

Module 2: Introduction to Pharmacology

Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine

Investigate the fascinating ways in which pharmacology and pharmacokinetics influence each other to have a powerful impact on essential oil administration.

Discover the intricate relationship between different molecules within our cells, enabling our bodies to sense and respond to the environment.
Learn why simplistic models like Functional Group Theory fall short in describing the complex reality of how drugs interact with our bodies.
Explore how the body manages and changes the molecules we take in, and why this is crucial for drug interactions, and toxicology.

7.5 CE hours — 10 lessons

Module 3: Aromatic Plants

Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine

How has biological evolution shaped the medicinal properties of plants and influenced the composition of our Materia Medica?

Learn how biological evolution helps us understand the dominant role of plants in medicine.
Understand the distinction between what plants produce and release into the environment and what we obtain through distillation.
Explore theories regarding why plants produce secondary metabolites or natural products and their role in the ecosystem.
Investigate connections between ecological functions of plant VOCs and the use of essential oils for medicinal purposes.

3.5 CE hours — 8 lessons

Module 4: Essential Oils and Human Beings

Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine

Confidently apply key pharmacological concepts for a better understanding of the properties and effects of essential oils.

Understand the limitations and potential errors that can arise when using Functional Group Theory to predict the properties of essential oils.
Learn pharmacological concepts that help explain the effects of complex mixtures of molecules found in essential oils.
Discover what is currently known about the potential effects of essential oils on tissues, organs, and systems based on clinical and preclinical research.
Consider the role of aromatherapy within the broader landscape of health theories and approaches.

20 CE hours — 28 lessons

Module 5: Chemistry: Extraction, Distillation, Quality, and Beyond

Benoit Roger, PhD

What does “quality” really mean for essential oils? Address misconceptions with clients and customers using scientific principles of organic chemistry.

Understand the relationship between organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and the production of secondary metabolites in plants.
Evaluate different extraction methods and their impact on the yield, potency, and chemical composition of essential oils.
Synthesize and integrate knowledge from disciplines including organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and analytical techniques to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding the usage and evaluation of essential oils.

8.5 CE hours — 10 lessons

Angie Kennedy

GRADUATE

“This is a well-rounded program that incorporates all aspects of professional aromatherapy. I enjoyed this program so much and the knowledge gave me the confidence to move forward and help people with the power of essential oils.”

Yvonne Brodka

GRADUATE

"Taking the program was one of the best decisions of my life. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning or furthering their education in aromatherapy.”

Jenny Ditch

GRADUATE

“When I decided to study aromatherapy, I was drawn to Essence of Thyme's program because of their focus on science and research. I felt like the program would give me the foundation I desired and the tools I need to continue in the field in the future.“

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Diploma in Advanced Aromatherapy Science

One-time Investment of $2,715 CAD

4 Monthly Payments of $705 CAD

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Lavender Distillation Masterclass with Marco Valussi and Benoit Roger

A $75 value

This in-depth Masterclass with Marco and Benoit provides an expert-level view on the process of plant harvest and distillation within the context of lavenders and lavender hybrids. This 1-hour session contains exclusive video footage of lavender harvest and distillation, as well as discussion on how the process differs among various plants.

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Meet the experts behind this transformational program

Created by two world-renowned experts in the field, this program is the culmination of years of dedication and expertise.

Kelly Ablard of Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies

Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine

DISTILLATION AND ESSENTIAL OIL SCIENCE EXPERT

Marco is the production manager and scientific director for Magnifica Essenza, a distiller in Italy, and is visiting professor in essential oils and herbal medicine at universities in Italy. With over 30 years of experience working with medicinal and aromatic plants, Marco has published numerous scientific papers on essential oils and medicinal plants, and is working on a systematic review on the antiviral activities of essential oils.

Colleen Thompson of Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies

Benoit Roger, PhD

PHYTOCHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, AND DISTILLATION EXPERT

Passionate about plants, Benoit focuses on the research, analysis, and production/transformation of essential oil and other plant extracts including hydrolats. Benoit has worked with renowned companies in France close to the Grasse industry. With his experience in aromatic plant distillation and extraction, he founded AlChemia Solutions in collaboration with PhytoChemia, where he develops small equipment for extraction and distillation.