About Us
Aromatic Medicine Institute is a Professional Training Establishment specialising in Aromatherapy, Aroma Science and Reflexology.
We have been successfully training students for over 20 years and we are based in the seaside resort town of Nelson, which is located at the top of the South Island. The Institute is located in the historical building, Development House, situated on the top end of Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Our location is central to the shopping district and the local Cafes and Arts scene makes for a very pleasant experience.
The Principal is passionate about Complementary Medicine and has over 25 years of experience in Aromatherapy and Reflexology. She has kept well educated to continue to offer up to date, relevant industry demand training in the specialised programmes of study offered at this Institute. In the past, Shelley has worked extensively with NZ Governing Bodies setting the standards with Aromatherapy & Reflexology education, including NZQA in the Targeted Review of Qualifications for Complementary Medicine. She is currently still on the education board for the NZ Aromatherapy Governing body, NZROHA.
We have continued to develop and evolve with our specialised courses, offering both in-house blended and distance (correspondence) learning options.
Our new on-line teaching platform for students provides videos, tutorials and more interactive learning support materials that simply cannot be provided via just workbooks. Its really AWESOME! Over Covid-19, this platform was created and perfected as a new style of study and student support was demanded for.
Our mission is to offer students the platform to excel in their chosen pathway and to have qualifications that are recognised and respected within NZ and around the world.
Our Credentials
Aromatic Medicine Institute was established in 1995, (formally known as Aromaflex Academy). We are affiliated* and accredited# both Nationally & Internationally to teach our programmes with:
- # The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists, (UK) – www.ifparoma.org
- # The International Therapy Examination Council (UK) – www.itecworld.co.uk
- * The New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA) – www.aromatherapy.org.nz
- #The New Zealand Reflexology Association (NZR) – www.reflexology.nz
- *The International Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine Association www.iaama.org.au
- *The NZ Midwifery Council www.midwiferycouncil.health.nz
OPEN DOORS TO A BRILLIANT CAREER...
ITEC qualifications and IFPA credentials are well recognised in health and beauty, spas, luxury yacht and sports clinics in over 35 countries worldwide. The ITEC qualifications in Aromatherapy and Reflexology is two of the most comprehensive courses offered here in NZ. Attend several week block courses and study at home with high quality distance learning options supported by our experienced tutors and up to date learning platform.
