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2013 Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Treatments Seminar
Monika Haas and Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt - May 25 and 26, Larkspur Landing (across the Golden Gate from San Francisco)

French Style Aromatherapy Certification Seminar.

A primer to take the PIA certification exam, covering the classic French style aromatherapy syllabus of the Aromatherapy Correspondence Course jointly presented by Monika Haas and Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt.

The seminar will take place in the pleasant surroundings of Larkspur Landing, a small town north of the Golden Gate in easy access from San Francisco by car, bus or ferry. Seminar Cost: $ 295



You can download the PIA Seminar flyer by clicking below:

2013 Seminar Flyer.PDF


30th Anniversary Lectures
Kurt Schnaubelt Nov 16 and Jeffrey Yuen Nov 17


Dear Friends of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is about to undergo a major move forward, as dramatic changes in the way the effects of essential oils are understood are lying ahead. Advances in different branches of biology are at the core of this movement.

In the past, the healing powers of essential oils were explored and described with the means of reductionist pharmacology, one active component at a time.

Contemporary biology has developed the tools to understand complex extracts such as essential oils or the herbal synergies of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A scientific understanding of wholistic concepts is now possible.

The lectures will combie these new perspectives with the dazzling results of cellular biology and show how essential oils can be used to address chronic inflammation and diseases.

Kurt Schnaubelt, November 16: Preventing Chronic Diseases with Mythical Eastern Aromatics

Jeffrey Yuen, November 17: Chinese Medical Aromatherapy

More Anniversary Events

To spread the celebration we have scheduled a variety of events, all intended to celebrate modern aromatherapy and the radiance of truly authentic oils.

Past events:

Beijing, March 9 and 10. Plant Language Journeys.

Tokyo, March 20. Thirty Years of Aromatherapy. Anniversary Lecture.

Upcoming Events

Larkspur, May 25 and 26. French Style Aromatherapy. Certification.

Salt Lake City, May 31 and June 1. French Style Aromatherapy Certification.$297
For the Salt Lake City registration contact: Leiann King at (435)979-0679 or email: rawpromiseteam@gmail.com

Kempten (Germany), July 26 and 27. Presenting at the “Kongress 25 Jahre Original IS Aromamischungen:” Ätherische Öle zur Linderung der Nebenwirkungen konventioneller Tumortherapien.

Vienna, September 21 and 22. TBA

Taipei, October 10, 11 and 12. Comprehensive Plant Language Anniversary Seminar.

Thirty Year Anniversary Lectures San Francisco
November 16: Kurt Schnaubelt and
November 17: Jeffrey Yuen

For details on any of the upcoming events please contact PIA at +1 415 479 9121.

Please check back soon for updates!

Aromatherapy Correspondence Course
The Classic Introduction to French Style Aromatherapy



PIA AROMATHERAPY COURSE $ 365

The PIA Aromatherapy Correspondence Course is the longest standing educational program in the US.
Thousands of students have graduated since 1985, having learned the basics of self medication with essential oils.
For detailed description please click on the "Courses" button.


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Quick Reference Guide for 114 Essential Oils

This guide is meant to provide quick reference for aromatherapy users in all stages of experience. By listing the established facts in short tables, this guide aims to make the selection of the right essential oils quick and easy, whether the purpose is for recreation or treatment.

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Essential Oils, Cancer, Degenerative and Autoimmune Diseases

Scientific, aromatherapy and healing arts presentations by Nancy Brandt, Peta and John Day, Scott Franzblau, James Geiger, Anne-Marie Giraud-Robert, Mindy Green, Elson Haas, Jimm Harrison, Janice Hein, Lance Morris, Pam Taylor, Greg Toews, Michael Wink, Jeffrey C. Yuen and Robbi Zeck.

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Essential Oils as Antiviral Agents

Natural essential oils are effective against viral pathogens such as Herpes, Shingles or Flu viruses. There is a fair amount of research that proves it and it is well established through the collective experience of the aromatherapy community. However, rather than recommending a blend of oils and pretending it would be a magical cure, we believe that some education about the antiviral effects of essential oils is most useful for the treatment of viruses. The following thoughts are directed to everyone who wonders what could be done preventatively and for treatment (if needed) within the realm of aromatherapy or alternative medicinal approaches.

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Science and Emotion: Connecting Mind and Body

Proceedings of the 3rd Wholistic Aromatherapy Conference, San Francisco, October 30 - November 1, 1998

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Wholistic Aromatherapy: the Therapeutic Uses of Essential Oil

Proceedings of the 1st Wholistic Aromatherapy Conference, San Francisco, November 4 - 6, 1995

New Medicine; What Else is There Besides Drugs

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Advanced Aromatherapy

Advanced Aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt, PhD takes the guesswork out of using aromatherapy, basing the therapeutic use of essential oils on scientific data. The various classifications of the oils are illustrated, presenting the reader with a clear understanding of their properties relative to treatments. This empowers the reader to interact with essential oils both intelligently and intuitively.

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Medical Aromatherapy

Medical Aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt, PhD with its unapologetic tone is unique as it illuminates aromatherapy as a modality to encourage the shift from a mechanistic to a vitalistic perspective. This book provides an exploration of why we use aromatherapy, its theoretical foundations and how to use it, acknowledging the vitalist core of aromatherapy. Medical Aromatherapy addresses important philosophical and social issues so far missing from the current discussion.

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aroma The International Magazine for Essential Oils

aroma goes beyond the common denominator of mediocrity and searches out the oils of distinction. aroma features the women and men who distill true essential oils. In our opinion the best way to establish identity (and consequently provide the best assurance of authenticity) is by telling the story of the culture and region where the plants are grown and also of the passion of the individuals who distill them.

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The Masters Series
Books, Presentation CD and Olfactory Tools




BOOKS


For a description of the content of the three Masters Series Volumes please click on the Masters button on the left.

Presentation CD

An entirely new way to present aromatherapy. Over 200 slides representing the content of all three PIA Masters series Volumes. Give your audience what they want the most: Treatment protocols and structure energy diagrams for many essential oils (from Aromatherapy Lifestyle).

Whenever the need arises back it up with the science from "Chemistry of Essential Oils" and "Biology of Essential Oils."

Select the slides for your audience and arrange them for your own individual presentation. The "this is aromatherapy" collection of presentation slides gives you maximum flexibility and lets you create a presentation designed precisely to the needs of your audience. From a simple collection of treatment protocols to a sophisticated display of the science behind it.

To view sample slides of the presentation CD please click on the links below. Click in the image to move to the next slide:
sample Chemistry slides
sample Biology slides
sample Lifestyle slides
$275 - Masters Series Presentation CD



Olfactory Tools

To illustrate the olfactory tool box is a collection of approx 40 different isolated components of essential oils. About twenty of these are all components of Lavender oil, so the student can get a good idea - olfactorily - as to how the complexity of essential oil fragrances arises. The box contains mny main components such as linalool, linalyl acetate or limonene and also secondary components like the very green leaf alcohol (cis-3-hexenol) or trace components like ion one.
$225 - Olfactory Tool Set



The complete Masters Collection contains all three books, the olfactory tools and the presentation CD.
$375 - Complete PIA Masters Collection


What Customers say about Healing Inteligence and Plant Language


I must say, the Plant Language Course has had a very deep and positive effect on me. The knowledge that an infinite amount of help and healing can be derived from even one single plant, is mind boggling and awe inspiring. Since my true "aromatic adventures" recently began with the Plant Language Course, I feel closer to God and really have begun to appreciate the wonders of the universe.
Sue C., NY

again a huge thank you as a dear friend of mine who was stricken with not one but THREE bouts of TTP (a rare blood disease) followed by not one, but THREE INDEPENDENT cancers, not metastases! i believe the cancers were resultant from the TTP, (lung, head and neck and bladder). anyway, this has all been going on over the past eight years, yet while on his third course of chemo for the bladder cancer (scheduled for a total of four) was able to train and run a race called the turkey trot, this past thanksgiving and looking great. being a cancer professional and treating these people for 20 years, i know this is unheard of! last year by his 8th week of chemo/radiation for the head/neck, he looked like a patient going into week 3; amazing stuff and i know it has been the cocktail of your essential oils myself and his wife made for him compliments of your work and dr. giraud-robert's case studies. there is no other explantation!
Mary A., MI


Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils
Signed copies


Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils $ 19.95



Chinese Medical Aromatherapy
Jeffrey Yuen Seminar Recordings on CD

Recordings from Jeffrey Yuens seminar on Chinese Medical Aromatherapy
San Francisco, February 11 & 12, 2006 available on CD

The use of essential oils in the tradition of Classic Chinese Medicine and specific therapeutic strategies. An exciting approch to Advanced Medical Aromatherapy.

$119.75



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