レター
2015年 01月 26日
Dear School
The IFPA have recently become aware of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses teaching the application of large quantities of undiluted essential oils under the marketing names of Raindrop Therapy, Qi Drop Therapy and AromaTouch. Furthermore, investigation of such techniques has identified claims to treat conditions such as the spinal curvatures of scoliosis and kyphosis.
We (the IFPA Council) therefore advise that such courses are not endorsed and do not qualify for CPD points. Additionally, Balens, our insurance provider will no longer insure attendees on these courses under the IFPA block scheme. Until scientifically sound research identifies otherwise, the application of essential oils as advocated by these training courses (Raindrop Therapy, Qi Drop Therapy and AromaTouch) remains controversial and currently contravenes the recognised and established health and safety aspects surrounding the use and abuse of essential oils in the United Kingdom.
Such courses have been mostly instrumented by Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Aromatherapy companies operating out of the United States of America (USA). The IFPA takes a strong view on these organisations. We recommend, as always, that you only supply or endorse products from ATC members or suppliers known personally to yourselves who operate in ethical ways.
We understand that the vast majority of our accredited schools are involved in the active promotion of safe Aromatherapy and would never consider offering such courses and we ask that all of our accredited schools and CPD providers do not offer these courses.
If you have any queries about the information contained in this letter please contact the IFPA office.