Aromatherapy Practitioner
あろませらぴーじゅうじにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A service profession that uses essential oils to promote mental and physical relaxation and health improvement.
Description
Aromatherapy practitioners are professionals who use plant-derived essential oils to support mental and physical relaxation, beauty, and health improvement. They conduct counseling to understand customers' conditions and goals, and perform treatments combining blending, massage, inhalation methods, and other techniques. They are required to pay attention to hygiene management and contraindications of essential oils to provide services safely. There are various work styles such as salons, spas, home visits, and event outings, and in addition to knowledge of essential oils and technical skills, communication skills and hospitality are important.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the expansion of health-conscious and wellness markets. New opportunities are expected, such as strengthened collaboration with medical and beauty fields and the spread of online counseling.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Excellent observation skills / Likes to heal people / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Event outings / Freelance / Home visit treatments / Salon work / Spa work
Career Path
Junior therapist → Senior therapist → Aromatherapy salon owner/manager → Instructor (lecturer) → Product development (essential oil manufacturer)
Required Skills
Blending techniques / Counseling skills / Hygiene management / Knowledge of essential oils / Treatment techniques
Recommended Skills
Business manners / Communication skills (English) / Medical aromatherapy / Reflexology (technique)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to handle the properties and concentrations of essential oils accurately. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customers' conditions and needs and make appropriate proposals. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn knowledge of essential oils, techniques, and the human body. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and long treatments require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic measurement is required for essential oil concentration management, but advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- AEAJ Certified Aromatherapist
- Aromatherapy Certification
- IFA Certified Aromatherapist
- JAA Certified Aromacoordinator
Aliases
- Aromatherapist
Related Jobs
- Esthetician
- Massage Therapist
- Reflexologist
- Spa Therapist