colleen@essenceofthyme.com

kelly@essenceofthyme.com

The Professional Level Online Program and the Master’s Level Online Program were developed and are taught by Colleen Thompson – Registered Aromatherapist with over 25 years of experience in the fields of aromatherapy, product formulation, business and adult education, and by Dr. Kelly Ablard – Registered Aromatherapist Conservation Biologist with over 20 years of experience in the fields of scientific research, animal behaviour and aromatic plant conservation and sustainability.

Both comprehensive online programs:

• allow students to learn from anywhere, and at their own pace
• include flexible, accessible and knowledgeable instructors to answer students questions within 24 hours
• offer online bi-monthly office hours to support students
• offer bi-monthly open forums to support students
• offer monthly lectures, with guest lecturers in the fields of clinical aromatherapy, chemistry, evidence-based research, product formulation, safety, and aromatherapy and beauty, to keep students up to date
• include case study and research mentors
• offer a student forum
• offer access to the extensive, resource rich Essential Library

The Professional Certification Level is 380 hours in length and covers anatomy and physiology, research, 48 essential oils, 27 carriers, emulsifiers and preservatives, hydrosols taught by Ann Harman, CO2 extracts taught by Madeleine Kerkhof, addiction and essential oils taught by Dr. Florian Birkmayer and Cathy Skipper, and product licensing requirements. A one-year Lab Aroma subscription is also included in the tuition.

The Master’s Online Program is 315 hours in length, is research-focused and covers 47 essential oils, advanced hydrosols taught by Ann Harman, advanced CO2 extracts taught by Madeleine Kerkhof, presenter and publication skill development, and your choice of elective including either teacher training, product licensing or product formulation The Professional Level Program is a pre-requisite to the Master’s Level Program.

Graduates of the EOT programs have lifetime access to all educational resources and receive discounts to additional EOT programs.

Georgetown, ON

L7G 4S8

Her passion for learning continued after she retired from public education and entered the holistic health field. As both a teacher and practitioner, her journey has included studies in several different modalities such as Cranio Sacral Level I, Basic Process Acupressure Level I and Lymphatic Drainage Level I with the Upledger Institute in the USA. In addition she has taken master classes in France with Dr. Penoel, a renowned French medical aromatherapist, plus Level 1 – 4 in Aromatic Kinesiology with Robbi Zeck from Australia.

Ida Mae has been actively involved with the CFA both as the Education Chair for several years and serving on the CFA board as a director and vice president. In 2012 she was awarded by the CFA a certificate for excellence in the development, enrichment and progression of education in Aromatherapy.

Whether it’s a course or workshop, Ida Mae’s teaching style is to make learning interactive on a regular basis.

As a practitioner herself, Beverley continues to hone her skills and gather hands on experience and it is the depth of this clinical experience, together with her constant drive to learn more and more, that makes her an incredible mentor and guide to her students. The courses are delivered as downloadable PDF Files and may be started at any time. This allows the student to learn in the comfort of their own home, on their own schedule within the very generous official timelines. Along the way Beverley is always available to answer your questions and provide more insight and support. The West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy also offers a variety of workshops delivered through the secure ONLINE platform. This secure ONLINE platform is also home to Beverley’s newest venture the Bev Hawkins Membership Club.