Product Highlight: Healing Clay

Pedanius Dioscorides, master herbalist in ancient Greece, described clay as "God-like Intelligence" when referring to its vast healing properties. In fact, clay has been used externally as well as internally for thousands of years around the world not only by many different cultures, but also by animals. Probably one of its most prominent properties is the ability to draw out and neutralize toxins as well as cure major illnesses such as food poisoning, diarrhea, dysentery and wound infections.

Spend the Summer in Provence with Rhiannon Harris

How does a dream holiday of an aromatherapist look like? Wandering through endless fields of wild lavender maybe? Or visiting distilleries to experience essential oil production first-hand?

Every summer, world-renowned essential oil expert Rhiannon Harris invites qualified aromatherapists to the beautiful Provence in France to take part in an intense study program for furthering their knowledge and skills in advanced clinical aromatherapy applications.

Aromatherapy Q & A

In this week's "Aromatherapy Q&A" we were curious to know how our students take care of their holistic health by using aromatherapy essential oils. So we asked Jessie, Connie and Wylie to kindly reveal their secrets to wellbeing to our readers:

Marathon Training: Enhance your performance with aromatherapy & sports massage (Part 2)

In part 2 of our interview, Roy Chan explains the difference between regular massage & sports massage and how it can help athletes to perform better.

Marathon Training: Enhance your performance with aromatherapy & sports massage (Part 1)

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

What does it take to successfully compete in endurance sports such as the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon? Dedication, hard training and discipline for sure. But it doesn’t stop there. Top athletes include tailor made pre- and post-race treatment programs for body & mind in their training routines, not only to enhance performance but also to minimize the risk of injuries. A common misconception among amateur athletes is that such treatment programs are for elite racers only. 

Carrier Oil of the Month: Camellia Oil

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This month’s carrier oil is known as the “Tree of Spring” and was the best kept beauty secret of the Geishas in old Japan. In fact, this exceptionally silky and fine oil has been used for centuries in Asia for skincare due to its richness in anti-oxidants and fatty acids: Camellia Oil.

Q&A with Diploma Course Graduate Yukari

Today we had a chance to interview Yukari who is not only our Diploma Course Graduate (EFT1209 / Year 2011) but also one of APA's competent tutors teaching the Introductory Class to Japanese students. We talked about why she decided to study aromatherapy, how she applies her knowledge as a certified aromatherapist and her tips to master our Diploma Course in Holistic Aromatherapy: