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Aromaflex Academy New Zealand

Aroma, as in Aromatherapy, and Flex, as in Reflexology.

Why Choose Us?

Established in 1995, Aromaflex Academy is a New Zealand Qualification Authority Approved & Registered Private Training Establishment. An internationally registered & accredited training institution that specialises in Aromatic Medicine and application methods. These applications are approved & renowned for high quality applied & professional qualifications in Aromatherapy Massage, the Aromascience qualification, Anatomy & Physiology - a basic science foundational qualification needed for body work related therapies & Reflexology - study of the reflexes of the Feet, Hands & Ears. The courses are audited & examined by governing bodies around the world that set and maintain quality qualifications & standards to meet the levels of industry demand both nationally & globally.

 




Aromascience Distance Learning


Our speciality & point of difference is our Aromascience qualification. Students have their own log in & access to material 24/7. Students can buy through the dispensary & in the aromaflex shops with student discount. Add Organic Essential Oil Science knowledge to your practice by learning about formulating blends & synergies, working with specific issues & creating facial & body products to work with your clients. Specialise in a subject that can enhance your practice to become a professional in Aromatic Medicine, contributing to research through national & international networks. We have been delivering this course for almost 20 years & were the first to develop such a distance learning programme that is recognised & approved around the world. The area of Aromatic Medicine is constantly evolving in product development & with internal use of essential oils which we are proud to be part of by supplying medicinal grade aromatherapy products with our courses.

We are a Professional Training Establishment specializing in Aromatherapy, Massage, Reflexology and Anatomy & Physiology.

Diploma in Aromatherapy

Comprehensive study for 1 year full time

The NZQA Level 6 Diploma in Aromatherapy is comprised of 3 elements, theory, practical and case studies.  It is a one year full time training programme held in Nelson, New Zealand.  The main aim of the IFPA accredited NZQA Level 6 Diploma in Aromatherapy is to enable candidates with professional up to date knowledge in order to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release with massage and essential oil science.  The course consists of the theory of Aromatherapy, Practical work (including Case Studies) and Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology. 

Study days are on Wednesday; being Anatomy & Physiology & Pathology, Thursday; being study of the Oils, Chemistry etc and Fridays being the Theory and Practical side of all the various massage techniques.  This varies from half hour Aromatherapy treatments, one hour Aromatherapy to Aromatherapy facials, Holistic Massage and  Pregnancy Massage.

Enrol Now! Bookings for 2016 have begun!

 Option Start Date End Date Days of the Week Time
 Full Time  2nd March 2016  18th November 2016  Wed, Thurs, Fri  9am - 4pm

Downloadable Information

Diploma in Aromatherapy Enrolment Brochure

Ministry of Education Enrolment Form

Diploma in Aromatherapy Tax Invoice

The Diploma in Reflexology

The Diploma in Reflexology qualification is a study of the reflexes of the feet that relates to the various parts of the body.  Hand Reflexology and Auricular Therapy (reflexes of the ears) are also taught during the year.  Students also study Zone Therapy and the Meridians relating back to the feet and hands.  Working on these reflexes, people experience relaxation, balance and ease from pain, swelling and discomfort.  

The Diploma in Reflexology course is a mixture of in class training and correspondence learning of workbooks and client consultations.  The student will need to come to Nelson to attend three weeks of training that is structured within the year.  The block courses must be done in order, and must be attended by the student in order to learn the practical applications of the feet, hands and ears that is so important to understand fully.  The class begins on a Monday, through to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.

This comprehensive learning program is one of the most sought after in the world, having both National and various International accreditations.  With over 25 years of knowledge, Shelley Monrad is the main tutor and who still continues to treat clients in Nelson, who still enjoys teaching her students real life practical application skills, so that they too can have a successful clinic and prosperous clientelle base.    

2013 Student Testimonial

Advance Reflexology Class Dates & Times for 2016

Start Date End Date Days of the Week Time
18th April 2016 23rd April 2016 Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm

Certificate in Clinical Reflexology Class Dates & Times 2016

Start Date End Date Days of the Week Time
11th July 2016 16th July 2016 Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm

Diploma in Reflexology Class Dates & Times 2016

Start Date End Date Days of the Week Time
26th September 2016 1st October 2016 Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm

Downloadable Information

Expression of Interest Form

Diploma in Reflexology 2016 Enrolment Brochure
 Diploma in Reflexology Tax Invoice

The Certificate in Aromascience

With this Aromascience course, you can learn your qualification via correspondence. Students are encouraged to develop and deepen their knowledge in the science of aromatic medicine, chemistry, technical production and abstracts from current findings.  An educational dispensary is provided for our students & graduates, both on-line & in the aromaflex shops.  Learn about organic plant chemistry by formulating blends & synergies, creating facial & body products, working with specific issues & creating products to work with your clients. Specialise in a subject that can enhance your practice to become knowledgable in Aromatic Medicine.  The area of Aromatic Medicine is constantly evolving and as an industry there is considerable product development and research occurring which we are proud to be part of by supplying medicinal grade aromatherapy products with our courses. 

Learning via distance is an education option that enables students to focus on the relevance of the content and elaborate upon this for professional and personal use supported by a teaching faculty that are selected for their expertise & contribution to the industry.  The style of delivery is supportive by also providing an on-line learning resource for students to log-in to access course materials & class power point/smart board presentations.  Flexible at home study allow students to study and learn information at their own pace. 

Graduates are known as Aromascience Practitioners, Aromatic Medicine Practitioners, Aroma Scientists and Aromatologists. This can be an add on qualification for currently trained Beauty Therapists, Massage Therapists, Reflexologists, Counsellors, Midwives and Nurses as it is a health and science course. The course is endorsed by ITEC and IFPA with commitment to national standards & ethical practice. Global trends show science, innovation/research, wellbeing and beauty industries as providing high economic contribution to local and international communities.  Globally the Certificate of Aroma Science opens doors to applied sciences, communications, research, clinical practice, education, business ventures and product development.  

The Aroma Science course consists of:

  • Pure Essential Oils – at least 95 varieties.
  • Carrier Base Oils – at least 25 varieties.
  • Methods of Production, Extraction and Safety.
  • Chemistry of Essential Oils and how this relates to their use and properties.
  • Therapeutic Cross Referencing & Dilutions
  • The Olfaction process and how oils are absorbed into the body
  • The History of Aromatic Medicine
  • The Art of Blending, Recipes & Application methods
  • How to make Aromatherapy cosmetics / lip balm / face creams etc..
  • Methods of Use - finding the most effective aromatherapy treatment
  • Aromatic Medicine for many specialist subjects including pregnancy 
  • Pathology & Essential Oil application methods for health care
  • Research component - conducting research for a journal article
  • Workbook and Case study work to be completed over 4 papers.
  • An Introduction to Aromatherapy workshop is provided during your study, which includes aromatherapy massage  
  • The Certificate in Aromascience is a part time training course for 1 year.
  • You can start this course at any time.  
  • Student loans are available to NZ & Australian Students.
  • Essential Oil & Carrier oil kits are provided with the cost of your course to educate in medicinal grade aromatherapy products

Downloadable Information

Expression of Interest Form

Aromascience Enrolment Brochure
Aromascience Enrolment Form
Aromascience Tax Invoice

Diploma in Holistic Massage

The Diploma in Holistic Massage provides students with a thorough understanding of massage techniques required to move forward into Aromatherapy and Sports massage training.  The course includes holistic massage incorporating the classical movements in treating the whole body.  It is a great foundation course for complementary therapy.  Anatomy and physiology needs to be studied alongside and with the Diploma in Holistic Massage, so that the student has complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area on which they are working.  You will need to enrol on the Anatomy & Physiology course separately.  This can be an option to staircase into the Diploma in Aromatherapy.

NZQA, IFPA & ITEC qualifications are the best way to start your career in the natural health, complementary and sports industries. Recognised in over 35 countries worldwide; an ITEC qualification will help you wherever you choose to work.

 Please contact us for further information or an enrolment brochure.  There is only 1 intake each year.

Start Date End Date Day(s) of Week Time
13th June  2016 24th June 2016 Monday to Friday for 2weeks 9am-5pm




Downloadable Information 

Diploma in Holistic Massage Enrolment Brochure 
Holistic Massage Tax Invoice
 Enrolment Form

Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology

The Anatomy & Physiology award is the 'foundation' upon which all other Complementary, Beauty and Sports Therapy awards are based.  It is comprised of 12 units encompassing all systems of the body: The Chemistry of Life & Pathology, Cells, Tissues and the Skin, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Human Senses, Endocrine System, Circulatory System, Lymphatic and Immune System, the Respiratory System, the Digestive System and the Urinary & Reproductive Systems.  

It is essential for therapists of all areas of health and applied sciences to have a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology, as they will be working in direct contact with the body structures. It is also vital that they have a comprehensive knowledge of diseases and disorders of the human body so that they are aware of when and when not to treat a client, and only operate within certain parameters.

The Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology provides entry into other health science courses. The syllabus is based on the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (UK) criteria and is an independent International qualification-only Anatomy and Physiology course of its kind in Australasia. It corresponds to Level 3 in the National Qualification Framework in Great Britain, (ITEC), (UK, Beauty or Sports Therapy industry at Level 4 (NZ), Level 3 (UK).

Study Options Available

Option 1

Correspondence /Distance Learning.  It will take you 40 weeks of study, equivalent to one year part time study. You can start your study at any time when you do option 1.  You also have access to our on-line A&P tutorials when you enrol.   On-Line Learning is now available.

Option 2

Studying at the same time that you are learning the Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Holistic Massage courses at Aromaflex Academy.  Here you will have the option of in class training with our A&P tutor to assist your learning, and have full access to our library.  

 Student loans are available to NZ & Australian Students.

Downloadable Information

Anatomy and Physiology Enrolment Brochure
Anatomy and Physiology Enrolment Form
Anatomy and Physiology Tax Invoice

CPD Training

Continued Professional Development training is a term used by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists, (UK).  We have adopted this term in order to maintain the ongoing professionalism for our industry and therapists.  Graduates of Aromaflex Academy and other qualified graduates are invited to attend these evenings to up-skill and refresh their knowledge in order to keep up to date and current in the Complementary Medicine sector, also it is a requirement from our governing bodies that we maintain this practice in order to keep our memberships and insurance valid. We are pleased to announce the confirmed dates for 2015:

Boundaries, Self Care & Professional Development & Practice:  March 3rd, 6pm - 8pm. 

  • Francie Duleiu will be teaching this subject and will talk about the importance of attending lectures, ongoing research and writing a journal article.
  • $10 charge for the evening, notes provided.

Research Topics: Wound Care & Aromatherapy & Breast Cancer: June 2nd, 6pm - 8pm.

  • Francie will give a presentation on Wound Care, following clinical trials with the district nurses in Motueka,  early 2015.  These results will then be published in an International Journal and the NZ nursing journal.
  • Shelley will give a presentation on Aromatherapy & Breast Cancer, currently being researched/used by Breast Cancer NZ and other clients in the Nelson region.
  • $10 charge for the evening, notes provided.

 

Introduction to Continuing Professional Development: September 1st, 6pm - 8pm.

  • Francie will give an overview of what is required for Continuing Professional Development which is a requirement for professional practice in the workplace.
  • Open to all Therapists who are currently practicing either in the workplace or at home, i.e. Aromatherapists, Reflexologists, Massage Therapists, Naturopaths, etc..
  • Comprehensive notes are provided to get you started.
  • Venue:  Aromaflex Academy, upstairs in the Historical building on 280 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.




We have been successfully training International and New Zealand students for almost 20 years and we are based in the seaside resort town of Nelson, renown for it's accent on wellness and lifestyle. The Principal is a leader in her field in NZ and has almost 30 years of experience and is well educated to offer up to date, relevant industry demand training in our specialised programmes of study offered at Aromaflex Academy.

The Academy is found in the iconic building, Development House, on Trafalgar St, which is one of Nelson's historical buildings, dating back to 1864. Its location is central to the shopping district, the Nelson Markets, City Library & Museum, Cathedral and Nelson cafe scene makes for a very pleasant experience. Our mission is to offer students the best qualifications with wings that are recognised, respected and provide employment pathways.

Aromaflex Academy takes pride in the quality of material for students globally. The course work is approached unit by unit, case by case, level by level so you truly engage with the content. Our courses are internationally renowned for our standard of course work since 1996 by NZQA, IFPA, ITEC, RNZ, RAC & NZROHA.

Our Credentials

Aromaflex Academy was established in 1995. It is approved and accredited both Nationally & Internationally with:
• The New Zealand Qualification Authority - www.nzqa.govt.nz
• The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists, (UK) - www.ifparoma.org
• The International Therapy Examination Council (UK) - www.itecworld.co.uk
• The Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) - www.reflexolog.org
• The New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA) - www.aromatherapy.org.nz
• The New Zealand Reflexology Association (NZR) - www.reflexology.org.nz

No other school in Australasia offers this level of training or has attained such recognition in both Aromatherapy & Reflexology. We have in class training and correspondence courses available. We welcome students from all over the world but do require proficiency in the English language in order to participate. Download our new prospectus here...

Open Doors to a Brilliant Career....

An ITEC qualification, NZQA standard and IFPA credentials are well recognised in health and beauty, spas, luxury yacht and sports clinics in over 35 countries worldwide. The Aromascience qualification is one of the most comprehensive courses offered internationally. Study at home with high quality distance learning options or in class on campus face to face, supported by our experienced tutors and industry professionals.

Download an Expression of Interest Form Today!

Aromaflex Academy Development House, 1st Floor, 280-282 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand
Phone +64 3 545 6218

Email: academy@aromaflex.co.nz

Website: http://www.aromaflexacademy.com/

Aromaflex Development House

280 Trafalgar Street,

Nelson, 7001

New Zealand

Telephone(03) 545 6217

Student Telephone (03) 545 6218

Facsimile(03) 545 6216

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Aromaflex Development House

280 Trafalgar Street,

Nelson, 7001

New Zealand

Telephone (03) 545 6217

Student Telephone(03) 545 6218

Facsimile(03) 545 6216

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