colleen@essenceofthyme.com

kelly@essenceofthyme.com

1. Professional Certification Program in Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Science
2. Gold Standard Diploma Program in Aromatherapy, Essential Oil Science and Research

Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies offers two bi-annually updated comprehensive and evidence-based online Aromatherapy Certification Programs. The Professional Level Online Program and the Master’s Level Online Program were developed and are taught by Colleen Thompson – Registered Aromatherapist with 30 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 student's questions within 24 hours
• offer online bi-weekly 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 community forum
• offer access to the extensive, resource-rich Essential Library

The Professional Certification Level program is approximately 300 to 350 hours long, depending on prior learning and experience. The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including anatomy and physiology, botany, chemistry, research, 50 essential oils, 27 carrier oils, emulsifiers and preservatives. Ann Harman is the instructor for the hydrosol lesson, which covers 11 hydrosols, and Madeleine Kerkhof teaches CO2 extraction, related chemistry and 9 CO2 extracts. Dr. Florian Birkmayer teaches a lesson on psychoneuroimmunology, focusing on addiction and essential oils. Tuition includes a one-year subscription to either Blend Precisely Pro or Dropsmart Premium.

Students are assigned a personal mentor for their case studies and research papers. Many EOTCHS students have had their case studies and/or research papers published in non-peer-reviewed and peer-reviewed journals.

The Master’s Online Program is approximately 350 hours in length, 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 one 50–60-hour elective, including animal aromatherapy, aromatherapy in palliative care, natural skincare formulation or herbalism. The Professional Level Program is a pre-requisite to the Master’s Level Program.

Graduates of the EOTCHS online certification programs have lifetime access to all educational resources and receive discounts on additional EOTCHS programs within 18 months of graduation.

Joyessence is one of the longest standing Aromatherapy schools in North America. Established in 1996, thousands of students have studied aromatherapy and reflexology with us and have gone onto successful careers in the health and wellness industry – several have even established their own schools. 

Our students come from around the world including: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom among others. Many of our students are massage therapists, nutritionists, nurses, teachers, reiki master’s, yoga instructors, spa owners and others with health and wellness backgrounds who want to add aromatherapy to their existing business. Our courses are also an excellent entry point for anyone interested in incorporating natural products into their life or building a career in this field.

Joyessence’s interactive online learning portal also hosts a student resource centre where you will find research papers, webinars, presentations & work shops on a variety of topics to compliment your course material. 

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.