Aromatherapy – in Ipswich, you get what you pay for
Aromatherapy can be seen as an easy way to make a bit of extra money. To set up as an aromatherapist in Ipswich, all you need is a cheap massage bed, a couple of leaflets and some sweet smelling oils. This will always get the cheapest aromatherapy “treatment” but there are reasons why you should be looking to pay a bit extra for someone with a better knowledge of aromatherapy.
I am not against the idea of anyone setting up an aromatherapy practice in Ipswich and calling themselves an aromatherapist, whether or not they have an aromatherapy qualification. After all Ipswich is in a free market economy and I firmly believe that one of the reasons why aromatherapy has made the advances that it has made in the last twenty five years is due to fewer stringent regulations.
It really should be up to me to persuade you as to why you should go for a qualified and insured aromatherapist in Ipswich, rather than going for a cheaper service that calls itself an aromatherapist. I know that I’m dealing with an Ipswich audience, so I will have to say that with aromatherapy as with everything else you get what you pay for.
The importance of Aromatherapy qualifications
I have an aromatherapy qualification with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA). This involved studying about essential oils, human physiology and a number of other areas that are useful to aromatherapists. This qualification is not an easy one to pass and it has a reasonably high failure rate. It also has quite a high drop out rate, as many would be aromatherapists start studying for this highly regarded aromatherapy qualification and then decide that it is too challenging. Often they simply practice as unqualified aromatherapists.
Aromatherapy insurance
Being a qualified and paid up member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists means that as part of my membership that I have access to a very good insurance policy. This insurance is specially designed for aromatherapists and other alternative health practitioners. I have never had a claim against this insurance policy, but I make sure that it is paid up in case of an accident. I do not mind when a person does not have an aromatherapy qualification practicing as an aromatherapist (as long as they are honest about it) but I do get concerned when they do not have proper insurance.
Nursing background is useful in aromatherapy
I came into aromatherapy because of my nursing background. I have trained in one of the most rigorous and demanding old fashioned nursing programs, and I have worked in most of the top London hospitals. I have also worked in both Ipswich Hospital and Ipswich Nuffield Hospital. I am still a registered as a nurse. This means that I have a good knowledge of human anatomy and what makes the body tick, which is obviously useful with aromatherapy. I am also aware that aromatherapy is a compliment to mainstream medicine, not a competitor.
My home is Ipswich
As you can see I have invested in making aromatherapy a worthwhile experience for you. I honestly believe that it can make you healthier, more relaxed and more energetic. I have been practicing in Ipswich for six years now, and I live in Ipswich. I intend to be an aromatherapist in Ipswich for many more years. I will not be a fly by night aromatherapist.