The Alliance of International Aromatherapists invites you to their 3rd Biennial International Aromatherapy Conference and Wellness Expo to be held September 29-October 3, 2011 at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

With the theme, The Future of Aromatics in Integrative Healthcare, AIA is hosting an array of industry leaders who will be presenting on a variety of topics including the use of aromatherapy in clinical setting, spa, personal care and other integrative therapies, as well as aromatherapy research and natural perfumery.

The conference will also focus on some core basics of aromatherapy including the impact of essential oils on the human body, chemistry, the limbic brain and psychoneuroimmunology. There will be a lecture to discuss some of the major business pitfalls facing natural health care providers and aromatherapists in particular, as well as an educational retreat offering of daily aromatic yoga. This conference is a part of the AIA’s mission to unite aromatherapists from around the world in an effort to advance research and professionalism within the aromatherapy industry and to provide public education through scientific research and educational programs; and our goal to bring conventional medicine and natural therapies, with emphasis on professional aromatherapy, into a more harmonious relationship.

• Learn how essential oils are being used in clinical environments, hospice & palliative care, cancer care, skin care, massage and spas, psychotherapy, Eastern medicine, and yoga, among other integrative therapies from dynamic and engaging speakers!
• Learn new techniques to enhance your practice!
• Network with the experts!
• Attend bonus lectures and shop the Expo!
• Learn, laugh and relax with your colleagues!

Contact Hours:
Attendees may receive up to 30 contact hours* for fully attending the conference.  18.25 for conference, 1.25 in bonus lectures, and 10.5 for pre- and post-conference workshops (separate registration required).

Educational Objectives: 
After fully attending this conference, participants should be able to:

• Discover how to integrate essential oil use in various integrative health care settings.
  
• Understand the relationship between essential oils and the human body.
• Learn new techniques and skills to enhance your practice.
• Unlock your potential for healing transformation and creative expression.
• Gain knowledge in how to avoid some of the common pitfalls in aromatherapy research and in your business.

Successful completion requirements:
In order to receive CPDs for educational activities at this conference, participants must:

• Register for the conference
• Be present for the sessions no later than 5 minutes after the starting time.
• Remain in session until the scheduled ending time.
• Complete and return the evaluation forms at the conclusion of the conference.
• Have pre- and post-conference workshop form signed by the presenter and return to AIA office.

Attendee Terms and Conditions:

Indemnification:  The AIA reserves the right to refuse conference registration if the AIA determines that the registrant would detract from the goals and/or security of the conference.  The AIA reserves the right to request a person attending the conference, leave the conference if the AIA determines that the registrant detracts from the goals and/or security of the conference.
 
Professional Conduct:  The registrant agrees to conduct his/herself in a cordial manner.  The AIA will not tolerate any registrant who creates a disturbance; is disrespectful to any member of AIA, its speakers and attendees, exhibitors, volunteers or hotel staff.  The AIA reserves the right to investigate any complaint and to dismiss any registrant found in violation of the Code of Professional Conduct, without refund of registration fees.