ISHA's Aromatherapy Newsletter
Offering a Nationally Recognized Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy Program
April 2015
Greetings!  
Greetings from Deb!
  

We are at a time of Holy Week for many of us who celebrate Easter.

I find this a time of renewal and new beginnings.

This may be a time of changes for you and your life. 

Perhaps you would like to change up your essential oil routine - try a new oil to energize your morning and help you calm in the evening.  Or, consider using a new aroma for your work or study area that will help you to focus and stay alert.

There are many ideas and possibilities. 

Let this be a time of reflection and review of self care opportunities for you.

 

Best wishes,

Deb
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In This Issue
Aromatherapy Research
Newly Certified
Words of Caution about Social Media
Nursing Contact Hours
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Finding the Schedule
How Do I Find a CCA Course Near Me? 

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HTPA

 
Healing Touch Professional Association Supports our ISHA Aromatherapy 
Practitioners
 
ISHA students and graduates  have a professional association welcoming them into their ranks.

Yearly Dues are very affordable  at only a $100 a year.
 
See what HTPA Membership offers you:        Click HERE

Healing Touch  Regional Meetings

Healing Touch California's 9th Annual Regional Symposium 

Kona Kai Resort, San Diego, CA April 18-19, 2015

 The Art & Science of Healing Touch 

This symposium features two inspiring keynote presentations, four optional workshops on advanced energy healing techniques, sound healing, Feng Shui and mandala making, and plenty of time for exploring exhibits and networking. 


 

California Symposium Info 

New ISHA Office Address
Mailing Address: 
PO Box 32097
Knoxville, TN  37930
                 

Physical Address:
141 N. Martinwood Rd.
Suite 104, Rm 1
Knoxville, TN 37923 

Phone: 865-357-1541

Hours: 9:00 - 5:30 (Eastern Time) 

 Continuing Education Classes NOW Available
Continuing Education Opportunities 

502: Essential Oils for Cancer Care
Developed by Deb Reis

505: Aromatherapy for a Healthy Practice
Developed by Deb Reis  


506: Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists
Developed by Deb Reis   

See our Web site for further descriptions and a schedule of classes
Essential Oil Methods of Application

How comfortable are you with diluting with carrier oils?  Do you make your own bath salts with oils, facial creams and lotions, aromatic spitzers?  Are you maybe looking for some tips on inhalation techniques?  If any or all of these interest you, take a look at this article with tips from NAHA regarding Essential Oil Methods of Application.  
 


 

Essential Oil Precautions

General Safety Guidelines and Information regarding essential oils.


 

Are you as familiar as you should be with the general safety guidelines and safety information regarding essential oil use? Not sure?  Click here to go to the NAHA site for the safety tips.  

 

Newly Certified
Congratulations to our Newly Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

336  Sharon Wilkes, Duffy, AU

Congratulations! 
Caution: FDA Looking at Social Media

It has come to our attention that the FDA is sending warnings to Essential Oil companies and some of their distributors due to what they consider medical claims about the oils. Attached is the warning from NAHA for your information. Please read!

 

ISHA has always taught about NOT making medical claims. This language is clear in all student manuals involving essential oils. It would be wise to follow the recommendations given by NAHA.

Be aware that this is becoming a greater issue-be careful what you post, especially if you have a business page.

 

Nursing Contact Hours
Nursing Continuing Education

As announced in previous newsletters, ISHA can (through an arrangement with Taylor College in Los Angeles) begin offering nursing CEs for courses attended through ISHA. Not all states require nursing continuing education for licensure but for those that do, Taylor College has gone the extra mile and become a provider of nursing CEs. Taylor College has approved our curriculum and is willing to grant CEs for attending any of ISHA's courses.

Here is what you do if you desire nursing continuing education credit:

1. Contact the ISHA office for form to fill out (may receive in class)
2. Mail a copy of your ISHA certificate of attendance and a check for $15 made out to Taylor College to: 

Taylor College for Continuing Education
Attn: Norman Heavens RN, MS, PhD, PHN
PO Box 93666
Los Angeles, CA 90093-0666

 

Legally Protecting Yourself
Are You Operating as an Aromatherapist without a License?

Looking for a way to practice aromatherapy when you don't have a license to practice anything? Then contact Nancy Weber, one of our CCA graduates if you are looking for a means of practicing under the law without having a license.

 

 Nancy writes,

N. Weber "In the U.S. we may belong to as many religious organizations as we want. Lightwing Center, a 501C3 church has a very specific Ministerial Directive for all holistic practices. All holistic and/or organic practices including but not limited to Young Living Essential Oils, Raindrop Technique, Reiki, organic gardens, and more are part of the Lightwing Center's church directive. Our Ministerial Directive is given through a one day course along with a notarized contract making this a very healthy safety-net everywhere in the U.S.

What may not be approved of by government, local or federal, can be acceptable providing it is the Directives issued by a religious body. For example the Code of Federal Regulations states: Members of the Native American Church are exempt from federal criminal penalties for religious use of peyote. 

For further information: lightwingcenter.org    

888-266-9462 - [email protected]  

Liability Insurance A Must!

HTPA Offers Liability Insurance for Aromatherapy+ Lots More!

 
Are you looking for liability insurance to cover you as a practicing aromatherapist or a Raindrop practitioner? Wouldn't you like to have liability insurance that covers all the healing modalities that you practice? Well the Healing Touch Professional Association offers liability insurance that covers over 30 different healing modalities. That includes all kinds of energy work like Healing Touch, acupressure, applied kinesiology, craniosacral, EFT, Jin Shin Jyutsu, pranic healing, Reiki, and many more;  modalities that touch the body like massage therapy and reflexology; verbal modalities like guided imagery, hypnotherapy, and spiritual counseling; modalities that involve movement like yoga, tai chi and Qigong; Subtle energy of the Senses like Aromatherapy; assessment like biofeedback and iridology. 
  
How do you get such affordable liability insurance? Go to
www.HTProfessionalAssociation.com 
 and see what they have to offer.
About ISHA The Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy, Inc. sponsors two programs in continuing education: The Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Program and the Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy. Our ministry is to help restore healing in Christianity.  
 
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