Essential oils move beyond the mind and open new pathways to healing. They subtly touch both body and mind. They support emotional balance and guide you toward the body’s innate self-regulating capacity. Working with aromatherapy is a valuable addition to the care and support you offer your clients in your practice.
In this two-day specialization, knowledge, experience, and observation come together. You deepen your understanding of the effects of essential oils and develop the ability to truly sense what a scent does — within yourself and within your client.
For therapists, massage practitioners, coaches, and healthcare professionals who wish to integrate the power of plant aromas from Mother Nature in a professional and responsible way into their work.
“Smelling, remembering, and responding — all happens in a single breath.“
Working with essential oils — aligned, experiential and professional
In this specialization, the focus is not only on knowledge, but also on developing a refined capacity for perception. During these two days, you work actively with different essential oils and learn to apply them directly in practical situations.
By repeatedly smelling, experiencing, and sensing, you come to understand the essence of plants from within. You begin to recognize what a scent does in the body, in the nervous system, and in emotional experience. You become familiar with the language of plants. This opens a different way of observing, choosing, and applying — allowing you to work with more speed, precision, and depth.
You discover how scent can be used as an enhancement to what you already do:
during a treatment or session, in your practice or waiting area, or as support for home use.
creating calm and safety helping release tension supporting sleep and recovery strengthening self-confidence offering a positive anchor that continues to work after the session
You learn to observe, choose, and work from alignment — where knowledge, experience, and intuition come together in your professional practice.
What will be covered
Fundamentals & function
• what scent is and how it affects the brain and nervous system
• the relationship between physiology, emotion, and perception
• the difference between smelling and truly experiencing
• the language of plants and how to recognize it
Application in practice
• how to choose a scent that matches your client
• working with scent before, during, and after a treatment or session
• scent as support in states of stress, tension, fatigue, and sleep issues
• using scent in emotional processes and body awareness
• integration within your own way of working
• balancing knowledge, experience, and intuitive perception
Practical experience & depth
• experiencing the effects of different essential oils yourself
• working with real-life practice examples
• translating experience into practical application for clients
Safety & professionalism
• contraindications and responsible use
• working within professional frameworks
What this specialization brings you
You work with more confidence and clarity in your choices.
You recognize more quickly what a client needs and how to align with that.
You add a layer to your treatments that directly influences the nervous system and lived experience.
Essential oils become a natural part of your work — supportive, deepening, and aligned with who you are as a professional.
Who is this for
For professionals who already work with people and wish to deepen their practice, such as:
• therapists
• massage practitioners
• coaches
• healthcare professionals
For anyone working with people who has an affinity with aromatherapy or already works with essential oils and wishes to integrate this professionally into their practice.
Practical information
- Date: 14 November & 18 November 2026
- Time: 9:30 – 16:30
- Location: Magical Naturals, De Corantijn 87F, 1689 AN Zwaag (NL)
- Investment: €495 incl. VAT, materials, lunch, coffee, tea, and water
Sign up
Would you like to join this two-day specialization in aromatherapy for professionals? You are welcome, and you can register here.
If you have questions or would like to discuss whether these days are right for you, feel free to get in touch.
Ik werk met kleine groepen, zodat er ruimte is voor persoonlijke aandacht en begeleiding.
“Smelling a scent is a connection from soul to soul. With an open heart, we are invited to listen to its story and discover what the scent has to offer us.” – with love, Joanne
Over AromaWise by Joanne
For more than twenty-five years, Joanne has worked with aromatherapy, scent perception, and plant processes. Drawing on her background as a massage and movement therapist and her extensive practical experience, she has developed a deeply embodied body of knowledge.
She moves between knowing and sensing, between knowledge and experience, to arrive at essence. Her strength lies in bringing these together. Clear, practical, and profound, with respect for both human beings and nature.
Joanne is IFA certified (International Federation of Aromatherapists).
