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Overview
Aromatherapists use essential oils from herbal products on skin or mucous membranes to support client wellbeing and respond to physical or psychological conditions in a supervised care setting.
In job descriptions, look for essential oils, preparation of oils, consultation, treatment records, holistic care, physiology, supplies, stock levels, spa maintenance and client communication.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work is built around consultations, oil preparation and careful application of essential oils for client wellbeing. Aromatherapists need to understand the treatment setting, client comfort, records, supplies and boundaries when physical or psychological conditions are discussed.
Skills and specializations
Relevant strengths include knowledge of essential oils, aromatherapy treatments, physiology, consultation, holistic care and treatment progress records. A practical advert should say whether the role is in a spa, complementary-care clinic, wellness service or supervised health setting.
Salary context
Salary context depends on whether the work is employed or service-based, the number of clients, product sales, treatment range and responsibility for supplies or stock. A role combining consultation, treatment records and retail work differs from a narrow session-delivery role. For an aromatherapist, essential oils, consultations and treatment records are central comparison points.
Career paths
Career paths may develop from massage, spa work, complementary care or wellness services into a more specialised aromatherapy practice. Progress is usually tied to client communication, consistent treatment routines, safe product handling and the ability to organise appointments and supplies. Aromatherapy practice should still show essential oils, client consultation and treatment routines.
Good to know
Check how the advert frames treatment claims and supervision. Concrete wording about essential oils, consultations, treatment records, client wellbeing and stock management is more useful than broad wellness language alone.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Naturopathic Physicians
29-1299.01
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Occupation group
Traditional and complementary medicine professionals (2230)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/754c349d-67d5-48e5-81c1-e84d2fab59d0 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2230.1 |
| ISCO group | 2230 |
| Concept type | Occupation |