How to Become a Certified Aromatherapist Online
If you're passionate about essential oils and want to take your knowledge to the next level, getting certified as an aromatherapist is a powerful step forward. Whether you're a wellness advocate, a natural-minded mom, or a professional looking to expand your healing toolbox, online aromatherapy certification gives you the flexibility to study on your own time — and with the right course, you'll gain the skills and credibility to use essential oils safely, effectively, and professionally.
So how do you become a Certified Aromatherapist online — and which certification actually matters?
Let’s break it down.
What Is a Certified Aromatherapist?
A Certified Aromatherapist has completed formal training in the science and safe application of essential oils. This includes:
- Essential oil chemistry
- Safety guidelines and contraindications
- Dilution practices
- Blending techniques
- Therapeutic applications
- Client care and case studies
In the U.S., certification is not legally required to use or teach about essential oils. However, legitimate certification provides credibility, protection, and confidence — especially if you're teaching others, working with clients, or planning to charge for your services.
What to Look for in an Online Aromatherapy Course
Not all online essential oil courses are created equal. Some are promotional in nature, while others are rigorous and professional.
Here’s what to look for:
✅ Taught by a certified professional (ideally Level 2 or higher)
✅ Includes at least 50 hours of training
✅ Covers essential oil safety and chemistry
✅ Offers certification upon completion
✅ Allows you to go at your own pace
✅ NAHA-compliant or meets their standards
✅ Includes at least 50 hours of training
✅ Covers essential oil safety and chemistry
✅ Offers certification upon completion
✅ Allows you to go at your own pace
✅ NAHA-compliant or meets their standards
Where to Get Certified Online
At The Aroma Science Academy, we offer a 50-hour, self-paced aromatherapy certification course designed for real-life application.
Taught by Wendy Selvig, a Level 2 NAHA Certified Aromatherapist, this course equips you with the knowledge to use essential oils professionally and safely — whether you're a natural health enthusiast or a practitioner ready to level up.
By the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate as a Certified Aromatherapist and be qualified to apply for NAHA membership. You will need an extra anatomy class for NAHA level 1 membership.
Can I Really Learn Aromatherapy Online?
Yes! As long as the course is structured, clear, and comprehensive, online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes. Our students love that they can:
- Learn from anywhere
- Study at their own pace
- Watch lessons multiple times
- Fit training into their busy lives
Online doesn’t mean less — it means more flexibility without compromising quality.
Ready to Start?
If you're ready to become a Certified Aromatherapist and gain the confidence to use essential oils in your home or practice, start your journey today.
Questions?
Email us at info@theoilyacademy.com — we're happy to help you decide if this course is right for you.
This blog post is for any woman wanting to follow the Hormone Reset, which is a 90 day protocol to getting your hormones balanced. Dr. Purser says that this will help 95% of women. It should make periods lighter (if you still have them), less painful (progesterone makes cramps go away!), and moods much happier. Please pass this on to your family and friends who may really benefit.
I am sorry there is so much to read here.... just know, that if you need to read it later, ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU NEED is right here in this post.
*It also helps you become more fertile, and if you are pregnant, using Progessence Plus through the first 13 weeks of pregnancy helps prevent miscarriages.
HORMONE RESET INSTRUCTIONS
Hello! Why does the hormone reset take 90 days? Well, it may not for you. You may be good to go in one month, however, most women take several months to see their periods lighten and their moods to mellow out completely. We don't want to set expectations that it will happen in a month. For some, it may take one month; some may take 4... It personally took me (Wendy) 3 months to see my super heavy 7-8 day periods lighten to about 4 days with no pain.
ONCE THE THREE MONTHS IS OVER
Once the reset is finished, you will probably want to continue using either the Progessence Plus or the PD 80/20 on a semi-regular basis to keep yourself in balance. But you will not need $100+ of products every month. I recommend to women 45 and younger to get the Progessence Plus and use it occasionally - several times a week and definitely when you have PMS or cramps - it will make them go away.
If you are older than 45, you are entering into peri-menopausal age and the PD 80/20 is REALLY helpful in addition to the Progessence Plus to help you stay balanced through that transition. I am 52 and take PD 80/20 the week before my period is supposed to start to give my body what it needs to make the process all happen.
HOW TO ORDER:
We have broken the products up into 3 orders - one a month - to keep the price down to about $100 a month. Giving your body and your cycle time to adjust, is a gift.
ORDER THIS:
Month 1: 1 bottle of Progessence Plus, 1 bottle of Clary Sage (15ml), and 1 bottle of Vitality Lemon (5ml). Be sure to use the code SHAREYL if you are a new member to get 10% OFF your order! Go ahead and make this a loyalty order for now (you can go in and change it later) to get points for free products in 3 months.
Month 2: 1 bottle of Progessence Plus, 1 bottle of PD 80/20.
Month 3: SAME AS MONTH 1 - Progessence Plus, Clary Sage, Lemon Vitality
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCTS:
Then, daily, put 5-7 drops of Progessence Plus on your wrists. Put 4-5 drops Clary Sage on your abdomen (or wrists also), put 2-3 drops lemon over your liver (or under your tongue). During month 2, take 1 PD 80/20 a day for 2 weeks. That should be enough to fill your depleted cells of the building blocks you need to make all the hormones you need. IF you buy a PD 80/20 during month 1, you can start this early. We just put this on month 2 to help people balance out the cost. After two weeks, you can either take one a week as a maintenance dose, or hold on to it for down the road if you get off balance and need a hormone boost.
You should experience changes, gradually coming into alignment. You should see moods and cramping pain go away fairly soon - however, when you do experience PMS or cramps during this reset, add more Progessence Plus - add 7 drops every 15 minutes until the mood or pain goes away. It will when you get enough! Cramps and Moodiness (PMS) ARE progesterone deficiencies (Says Dr. Purser). PMS headaches may also go away with Progessence Plus. (Peppermint oil can help in addtion).Periods may get heavier before they get lighter. Mine got heavier for 2-3 months before magically settling in about month 4 into a lighter, pain free period. Stick with it as your hormone levels adjust!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Dr. Purser says that this helps 95% of women adjust and level out to normal balanced hormones. For 5% of women, they need to get tested to see what is going on, and more complicated issues are keeping them from being balanced. Dr. Purser is available to help (at a cost, he doesn't even know I am promoting him) at DANPURSERMD.com.
IF you do not already have a Young Living account, you can order through this link: CLICK HERE
If you do have a Young Living account, log in and add these items to your order.
Please reach out if you have any questions! You can text me or call at 719-354-6038.
Blessings,
Wendy Selvig
It's Time to Cleanse Your Lymph System!
Have you ever thought about what happens to all the waste your body creates? That’s where your lymphatic system comes in—it’s your body’s built-in drainage system, responsible for managing waste, flushing out toxins, and supporting your immune system. When the lymph system gets sluggish or backed up, it can lead to signs like sagging arms, stubborn cellulite, puffiness, swelling, inflammation, and even sensitivities to food or pollens. In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded by toxins in our food, water, air, and personal care products, and sometimes, your lymphatic system just can’t keep up. That’s why a lymph cleanse is so important—it helps reset and support this critical system so your body can detox more efficiently and you can feel your best.
I’m hosting a Lymph Cleanse Challenge in my Facebook group (link posted!) for the entire month of April, and you’re invited! Whether you’re feeling sluggish or just want to give your body some extra support, this challenge will guide you step-by-step through simple practices that stimulate lymph flow and promote drainage. See the downloadable instructions and a supplies list, so you’ll know exactly what you need to participate. This is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your health, boost your immune system, and help your body clear out built-up waste. Join us and give your lymph system the care it deserves!
FACEBOOK GROUP LINK: I am going to be posting about the Lymph Cleanse in the month of April in our regular Ningxia Red Group: CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
- This cleanse was put together by a nurse, and I interviewed her on my podcast, The Oily Academy. You can listen HERE and learn all about it!
- Download the Supplies List and Lymph Detox Instructions LYMPH INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPLIES.pdf <----------------INSTRUCTIONS HERE!!!
- Download the Daily Tracker Summer Lymph Challenge Tracker.pdf
- Download FAQ LYMPH CHALLENGE DOCUMENT.pdf
YOU ARE INVITED!
Thursday, November 14th at 12 noon MST (2pm EST) I am having a ZOOM webinar.
It has really been on my heart to share with people how to figure out what your body specifically needs to thrive - and to help you create a plan...
2025 is just around to corner. It's best to go in with a plan for how you will improve your health and quality of life. This can involve simple decisions like cutting out seed oils. This class will help you discover what you need and to make a plan for it.
The second part of the class is just holiday fun, and I will share a couple of recipes I use every year to give hand-made exquisite gifts that people really appreciate (and they don't cost that much, especially if you are making a lot!)
Young Living oils and products will be discussed, but won't be the only things mentioned. Hope to see you there!
Hello! I have an important message for Young Living members that is only good through Wednesday night at 12pm MST! (Not a member, scroll to the bottom for a special deal)!
Here is the special: Buy A "Make A Shift" Ningxia Red Reset kit ($129) before 10/30/24 at 12pm MST, and get a $50 CREDIT for your YL account!!
WANT ENERGY AND TO REDUCE STRESS??
Have you ever heard of the Ningxia Red Reset?
It is a 14-day challenge where you drink 12 oz of Ningxia Red a day for three days, then 6 oz a day for the next 11 days.
This is what the box looks like, and it comes complete with instructions!
Clinical Research shows that Ningxia Red boosts energy and lowers cortisol levels! It is also full of SuperOxide Dismutase, the master antioxidant of the mitochondria (just as important as glutathione) and is a major factor for cancer prevention. (It is the reason I drink Ningxia daily, I had genetic tests that show I don't make this antioxidant well, so I have to supplement it.)
So, grab your Ningixa Red Reset box from your back office, then email me or send me a text (719-354-6038) and let me know you purchased it. Then I will make sure you get the $50 credit on your account (shows up in a week or two).
Then, you can do the Reset Challenge at home (included instructions), or come join us in the Ningxia Red Reset Facebook group (for instructions and support) as we all do it together starting October 15th!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/507513271782217
I'd really love to see you in the group, and reach out to me personally so I can support you and make sure you have what you need to do the challenge successfully!
Sincerely,
Wendy Selvig
Wendy Selvig
P.S. If you do not have your Young Living account yet, you can purchase here at this link and the purchase will set you up as a wholesale customer with 24% off all your purchases for a year! https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=66be1c76835157000aaa34f6&enrollerId=1062622&sponsorId=1062622&userName=WENDY -I can offer you $25 account credit + some free oils!
