Aromatherapist Health Associate Professionals

Distinction of different types of essential oils derived from plants. Healing and therapeutic properties of these, as well as their effect on the body. Methods of diffusion such as through …

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The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy

Jade Shutes, Amy Galper

2020

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The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide

KG Stiles

2017

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Essential Oils (Fully Revised and Updated 3rd Edition)

Jennifer Peace Rhind

2019

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The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being

Julia Lawless

2016

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Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture …

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The Acupressure Handbook: Ancient Healing Techniques for Today's World

Mei Lin Zhang

2023

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The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.

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Herbal Medicine

Philip Builders

2019

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Massage techniques used to relieve pain and alleviate other symptoms associated with a number of different medical conditions.

Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or deodorizers.

The theories, methods and concepts related to consultation and communication with clients.

The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.

Principles of holistic therapeutic body massage, the application of massage techniques and the appropriate body posture, massage sequences and different mediums, massage benefits and contraindications.

Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.

Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

Promote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.

Routinely evaluate own practice, critically evaluating and monitoring the practice methods and outcomes in consistent, coherent and appropriate ways, being aware of relevant methodologies and utilising feedback from managers, supervisors, …

Use the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to produce massage blends, cream or lotions and help improve the physical and emotional health and well-being.

Administer oil on the client, either through sprays, salt baths, massage oils or inhalation techniques.

Determine the massage treatment to be applied based on the medical diagnosis, the prescription plan, and according to the condition of the patient.

Ask the healthcare user about his medical condition and physical well-being and the desired results to be achieved through the suggested therapy and follow the prescribed treatment.

Review and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.

Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.

Select the appropriate oils for the client, mix and blend them in order to create individualised compounds with specific needs and ratios for clients, keeping records of applied treatments and …

Provide health psychological expert opinions, reports and advice in regard to health related risk behaviour and its causes.

The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.

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Elements of Homoeopathic Practice of Physic

Joseph Laurie

2017

Homeopathy for the British North American Provinces [microform]

M H Utley

2021

Homeopathy

Oscar Cozad

2023

Alternative medicine therapy which assumes that healers use the channel healing energy to get positive effects on the patients` well-being.

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Pranic Lifestyle

Rocky Patel

2018

The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.

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Tai Chi

Mari Silva

2021

Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.

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Alternative Medicine: Health from Nature

Jamie Wolf

2020

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The characteristics, components and effects of homeopathic medication.

Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of spa such as thermal, hammam, medical, ayurvedic, relaxation, destination and traditional spas. These practices differ in treatments, therapies, services, programmes and provisions.

A manual therapy applied on the fascia (the connective tissue woven through the entire body) which is used for the treatment of physical or psychological disorders such as pain and …

General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

The application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and …

The complementary medicine massage therapy which is based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine and it is performed by finger massages on clients to reduce their stress and …

Keep up to date with new spa products such as certain oil and nail products being introduced by the market, and implement their benefits in the company or facility.

Treatment methods and intervention strategies used in clinical psychology, such as the treatment of persons with mental illnesses and disorders in different settings, with different clinical symptoms and problems and …

Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the practitioner uses only his hands to treat the patients' symptoms on longer term by diagnosing the deeper cause …

The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …

The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.

The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.

Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …

Take appropriate actions in a business environment in order to maximise possible outcome from each situation.

Communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions in the health and social services sector.

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and …

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.

Encourage sales by identifying the customer's buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation's products. Respond to and resolve customer objections and agree to mutually beneficial terms …

Encourage sales by identifying the customer's buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation's services. Respond to and resolve customer objections and agree to mutually beneficial terms …

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.

Use bio-psycho-social models for care and take into account cultural and existential dimensions of the healthcare user, transforming a holistic understanding into practical measures.

Inspect, direct and execute preventive maintenance and repair of spa facilities. Check for the proper functioning and availability of equipment and supplies. Contact and coordinate on-site maintenance of contractors and …

Prescribe topical therapy and medication, such as foams, lotions, ointments and creams, to patients with dermatological conditions.

Undertake internal clinical audit through the collection of statistical, financial and other data related to service delivery.