Contents of the DAO course
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You will receive working materials (scripts) and access to the learning platform. To prepare for the on-site day, you will complete initial tasks on the learning platform. Following the on-site day, you will work on in-depth questions and exercises independently and in a feedback session.
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Speaker: Maja dal Cero
You will gain an overview of historical and modern aromatherapy, an insight into Farfalla Essentials AG, and the extraction and quality control of essential oils. You will delve deeper into the effects of oils and hydrolates, application methods, and dosage issues, and explore concrete application examples.
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Speaker Michaela Argyropoulus
You will learn about applications that utilize the sense of smell, such as dry inhalation for issues such as concentration, fatigue, indoor air disinfection, and sleep. The dimensions of well-being will be explored.
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Speaker: Nicole Nussbaum
You will experience the importance of touch in the context of aromatherapy and learn the theoretical foundations for applying essential oils, fatty plant oils, and hydrosols to the skin. Practical application is mandatory.
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You will receive working materials (scripts) and access to the learning platform. To prepare for the on-site day, you will complete initial tasks on the learning platform. Following the on-site day, you will work on in-depth questions and exercises independently and in a feedback session.
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Speaker: Maja Dal Cero
They understand the importance of essential oils for the plant world, are familiar with important plant families, and are familiar with the chemical principles of essential and fatty oils and hydrolates. They are able to distinguish between different groups of substances, assess their properties and risks, and apply chemical and botanical information in a practical way.
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Speaker: Claudia Limacher
Using a concept, you will learn how aromatherapy can be introduced into clinical practice and how aromatherapy interventions can be applied in everyday nursing according to research-supported criteria. You will learn about applications for various conditions such as fever and postoperative nausea.
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Speaker: Michaela Argyropoulos
Two main topics will be the focus of this day: aromatherapy applications for typical complaints in older people and the creation of scent profiles. Evidence-based applications for geriatric complaints will be discussed in detail, and connections with basic stimulation measures will be explored.
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Speaker: Limacher Bühlmann
Aromatherapy treatments will be presented for palliative care issues such as pain, special skin care, digestive problems, fear and anxiety during the dying process, and strong odors. The central theme of this course is aromatherapy skin treatments with a practical application.
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You will receive working materials (scripts) and access to the learning platform. To prepare for the on-site day, you will complete initial tasks on the learning platform. Following the on-site day, you will work on in-depth questions and exercises independently and in a feedback session.
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Speaker: Maja Dal Cero
Basic knowledge for evaluating scientific evidence in aromatherapy and aromatherapy care. You will learn what characterizes a scientific study and explore different forms of evidence. An overview of studies on selected topics promotes understanding of research in practice. In addition, other aromatic compounds will be discussed as substance groups of essential oils, and their most important properties will be explored in more detail.
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Speaker: Regula Rudolf von Rohr
The focus of aroma care and aromatherapy is on the psychological well-being.
Knowledge of psychological indications and the corresponding essential oils is imparted, the range of applications is shown and tested for disorder-specific criteria. -
Speaker: Eva Heuberger
You will delve deeper into the human sense of smell, learn more about how our olfactory system works, and explore the connections between olfactory perception and emotions identified by current research. You will learn to assess the importance of the sense of smell for well-being and mood.
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Speaker: Liliane Meier
Wraps and compresses have a soothing, relaxing, and relieving effect. They can be used in a variety of ways, both in everyday care and in private settings. This seminar provides theoretical and practical knowledge of percutaneous applications, thermal stimuli, and essential oils. Simple, effective applications will be presented and tested directly.
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Speaker: Iris Müller-Hottinger
Participants will deepen their skills in blending essential oils and learn the perfumery concept of top, middle, and base notes to create balanced fragrance compositions. They will put their knowledge into practice and create their own fragrance creations such as lip balms, aroma roll-ons, and body oils.
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Speaker: Natalie Stadelmann
This seminar provides basic knowledge for the safe use of essential oils during pregnancy and childhood. Suitable oils and applications for typical complaints will be presented. The gentle effects of pure plant oils and hydrosols during pregnancy and the baby period will also be discussed.
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Speaker: Ueli Morgenthaler
Participants will discover the healing power of touch and learn the basics of manual oil application without being restricted to a specific method. They will experience how scent, rhythm, warmth, and movement interact to provide invigorating relaxation and healing relief through targeted massage.
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Speaker: Iris Müller-Hottinger
What influence does skin care have on health? To answer this question, this module covers basic knowledge of skin function. The characteristics of different skin types and their identification will be practiced on-site. This seminar day deepens practical knowledge of natural raw materials in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy. After analyzing cosmetic products and gaining an overview of ingredients and labels, participants will be able to create their own products.
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Speaker: Liliane Meier
The focus of this in-depth day is on practical examples. After an exchange of experiences, differentiated wrapping and compress techniques, as well as their fixation, will be presented. Applications for client counseling and private use will also be discussed.
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