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Welcome to the Alliance of International Aromatherapists! AIA is dedicated to the education of aromatherapists, healthcare professionals and the public in all aspects of aromatherapy. We’re a diverse network of professionals who collectively strive to advance the profession of aromatherapy and to serve the public.



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As a member of AIA you are a part of an international network of educated aromatherapists. Whether you want to attend educational and networking events, or explore opportunities and articles within our website or within our community of like-minded professionals, make the most of your AIA membership through its offerings to grow professionally and to reach out to the world. All membership categories enjoy these benefits.  

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May Letter from the President

Greetings,    

As we step into the vibrant energy of May, a month often associated with growth, flourishing, and connection, I find myself reflecting on the many ways our community continues to nurture both individual journeys and our collective purpose. Much like the plants we so deeply respect in our practice, we are constantly evolving… rooted in knowledge, yet always reaching toward new light.

At the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, this spirit of growth is not only something we witness, but something we actively cultivate together. Each of you brings a unique voice, perspective, and passion to our field, and it is through this diversity that our community remains both dynamic and deeply grounded.

This month, I would like to highlight an important pathway into our organization, our Student Membership. If you are (or you know anyone who is) currently enrolled in a 100-hour (or more) aromatherapy program, you are warmly invited to join AIA as a Student Member for a special rate of US$50, with proof of enrollment in an aromatherapy certification program. For those studying within an AIA-Recognized School, you may apply for a second year of Student Membership. As an AIA Student Member, you will have the opportunity to experience the richness of our community attending monthly webinars and gaining access to our quarterly AIA Journal to support your learning and professional growth. This offering reflects our commitment to supporting you from the very beginning of your aromatherapy journey, creating space for learning, connection, and a true sense of belonging. Whether you are just starting or deepening your studies, there is a place for you here. 😊

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Excited to grow in aromatherapy with you,

Jirbie

May Monthly Webinar

Fragrance as a Somatic Tool: Aromatherapy for Nervous System Regulation in Trauma Survivors and Neurodivergent Clients

with

Darlene Killen

Here are the details:

Topic: Aromatherapy for Nervous System Regulation in Trauma Survivors and Neurodivergent Clients

When: May 20, 2026

Times: 

 6:30 pm MT -- LIVE


Learner Outcomes: 

  • Participants will be able to identify the neurochemical pathways through which inhaled essential oils produce measurable effects on the autonomic nervous system in stress and trauma responses.

  • Participants will be able to distinguish between essential oils with strong human clinical evidence, mechanistic support, and traditional use only, using a tiered evidence framework applicable to trauma-informed practice.

  • Participants will be able to apply a protocol design approach that meets trauma survivors and neurodivergent clients within cyclical self-tracking frameworks, pairing transit timing awareness with evidence-appropriate oil selection and safe dilution ratios.






          Upcoming AIA

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          Upcoming events

            • May 30, 2026
            • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
            • 3072 Edison Court, Boulder, Colorado 80301

            AIA Colorado Area

            Aromatic Conversations

            with Loraine Pounds and Jodi Kelsey

            Here are the Details:

            What: AIA In-Person Meeting

            Topic: Sound and Vibrational Therapy with Aromatherapy

            When:  May 30, 2026

            Time: 1:00 pm MT

            Where: In-person at 3072 Edison Court, Boulder, Colorado 80301

            For those that cannot attend in-person, please register here for a zoom link to connect.


            This live, in-person even will focus on the use of tuning forks as a method of vibrational healing. We'll discuss how to use them and the benefits as well as how this therapeutic method can be enhanced with essential oils.

            Learner Outcomes:

            • What is vibrational healing and how it's used.
            • How tuning forks can be used as a therapeutic tool.
            • How to use essential oils in conjunction with vibrational healing.

            Laraine Pounds is a nurse, educator, and pioneer in clinical aromatherapy whose career has focused on integrating holistic healing into healthcare. Trained in nursing and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, she began exploring essential oils in the 1970s through massage therapy and natural fragrance creation, later deepening her understanding of aromatics through experiences in Japan and advanced aromatherapy training. In 1990, she became a co-founder of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), helping establish educational standards and advance professional practice in the field. Throughout her career, she developed integrative aromatherapy programs for hospitals, hospice and palliative care, psychiatric settings, and long-term care facilities, and co-directed a nationally endorsed 325-hour Integrative Aromatherapy® Certification Program for healthcare professionals. In 2006, she also co-founded the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), helping establish clinical standards that strengthened aromatherapy’s credibility within healthcare. Now retired from formal teaching, Laraine continues to explore aromatherapy for personal wellness and creative expression, integrating it with massage and sound healing while encouraging lifelong learning, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice.

            Jodi Kelsey is a retired Air Force logistics officer, educator, consultant, formulator, and founder of 3Js Pure Botanicals. Since 2013, she has focused on plant-based healing to support a more natural lifestyle, specializing in botanical skincare crafted with essential oils, herbs, and hydrosols. She holds MS degrees in Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences and has trained with the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, the School for Aromatic Studies, the Herbal Academy, Kami McBride, and Susan Parker. Jodi combines science, tradition, and creativity to teach and advocate for the therapeutic power of plants.

            • June 01, 2026
            • 5:30 PM
            • Zoom
            Register


            AIA Research Academy

            Giving a Platform Presentation

            with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH


            Here are all the details:

            What: AIA  Research Academy Live Webinar

            Topic: Giving a Platform Presentation

            When: June 1, 2026

            Time: 5:30 MT (Click here for your local time)

            If you are not a member of the AIA and attending as a guest, please make sure to sign up to become an AIA Research Academy Member on the homepage and create a profile so that you can access the assessment.  It is free to become an AIA Research Academy Member.


            Learner Outcomes:

            • Be able to explain how to give a platform presentation on aromatherapy.
            • Demonstrate what needs to be included in the scientific power point.
            • Explain as a new researcher how you will answer difficult questions at the end of the presentation.

            This presentation will prepare you to give a platform presentation at a conference or scientific meeting.


            Bruce has had a distinguished career in research, teaching, clinical practice, and aromatherapy. He is especially enthusiastic about assisting aromatherapists to become researchers. He is a former AIA Director and was just named the editor of the AIA journal Aromatics in Action.

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            By registering for this webinar, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

            • Prohibition of AI Notetakers and Recorders: The use of AI-powered note-taking tools, automated recorders, or similar technologies is strictly prohibited during the webinar.
            • Recording and Redistribution: The webinar may not be recorded, reproduced, or redistributed in any form without explicit written permission from the organizers.

            By attending, you agree to comply with these guidelines to ensure the privacy and integrity of the session.

            • June 09, 2026
            • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
            • Zoom

            Alianza Internacional de Aromaterapeutas (AIA), capítulo de América Latina

            Conexiones aromáticas: Descubre los beneficios y el valor de unirse a la AIA

            con

            Mimi Russell de Martin

            Estos son los detalles:

            Qué: Webinar

            Cuándo: 9 de junio de 2026

            Hora: 17:30 h CST (hora de Panamá/Bogotá)  COMPRUEBA AQUÍ TU HORA LOCAL

            Tema: De la práctica individual a una industria global; las múltiples ventajas de ser miembro de AIA

            Dónde: Zoom

            Haz clic aquí para registrarte

            Esta reunión está orientada hacia la audiencia latinoamericana con el propósito de explicar las ventajas de afiliarse a la AIA. No obstante, está abierta a todos los miembros de la AIA y al público en general, en cualquier lugar del mundo.

            Su propósito consiste en resaltar las múltiples ventajas, los diversos niveles y el valor de la afiliación a la AIA, además de introducir y fortalecer el concepto de la importancia de la aromaterapia profesional, segura, eficaz y fundamentada en evidencia científica.

            Resultados del aprendizaje:

            • Identificar herramientas educativas exclusivas, oportunidad de formación continua, niveles, ventajas y demás beneficios de la membresía.
            • El papel de la AIA en el establecimiento de criterios de referencia en materia de ética y educación
            • El ecosistema de redes para el crecimiento personal y de la comunidad


            Mimi Russell de Martín es una aromaterapeuta profesional, registrada por la ARC. Establecida en Panamá, Centroamérica, Mimi además es terapeuta certificada en AcuAroma y experta acreditada en esencias florales.

            En la actualidad, se desempeña como la Representante Regional de la AIA para Panamá y Latinoamérica, es miembro del Comité de la Academia de Investigaciones y es una de las Directoras de la Junta Directiva de la AIA para el periodo 2026-2027.

            Mimi se dedica a promover la adopción de estilos de vida que respalden el bienestar mental, físico y espiritual en el camino hacia la salud, el equilibrio y la armonía personal. Su capacidad de adaptación y dedicación a la excelencia le han proporcionado la oportunidad de colaborar con una gran variedad de clientes, tanto a nivel local como internacional, fomentando la aplicación segura y las ventajas, fundamentadas en evidencia científica, de la aromaterapia profesional, un tema que le apasiona.

            • September 23, 2026
            • September 27, 2026
            • Kanuga Conference Center - 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739
            Register
            • September 23, 2026
            • September 27, 2026
            • Kanuga Conference Center - 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739
            Register
            • September 23, 2026
            • 12:30 PM
            • September 27, 2026
            • 7:00 PM
            • Kanuga Conference Center - 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739
            Register

            Join Us for the AIA 2026 Aromatics In Action® Conference

            Rooted in History • Vision for the Future

            September 24-26, 2026

            at Kanuga Conference Center


            For details on conference sessions and options, please refer to the Attendee Adventure Guide.


            A walkthrough video of the registration process can be found here: https://youtu.be/eFzuHmVXTMc


            If you would like to watch the full video of our Kickoff webinar, you can access that here: https://youtu.be/Zs1WAFIBIZI


            This is the registration for attending the conference in-person.  If you are interested in registering for the Online Recorded Access option, it can be found here: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/event-6510758


            • September 24, 2026
            • 9:00 AM
            • September 26, 2026
            • 7:00 PM
            • AIA Classroom
            Register

            Join Us for the AIA 2026 Aromatics In Action® Conference

            Rooted in History • Vision for the Future

            The conference is in-person only, however sessions will be recorded. Online Recorded Access Tuition includes unlimited access to the conference session recordings in the AIA Classroom, which will be made available post-conference.


            This is the registration for the Online Recorded Access.  If you are interested in attending the conference in-person, the registration can be found here: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/event-6291725

          Past events

          April 12, 2026 Philippine In-Person Meet & Greet: Unique Essences with Dominique Cerqueda
          April 08, 2026 AIA Research Academy - Spring 2026 Group Mentoring Series - Do you want to publish a case study in the AIA Journal and/or present a case study, a case series or a poster at the 2026 AIA Conference? We can help!
          March 27, 2026 AIA Colorado Aromatic Conversations with Jodi Kelsey
          March 15, 2026 Philippine Botanicals Aromatherapy Field Trip and Workshop with Dominique Cerqueda
          February 25, 2026 AIA Research Academy - Abstract Alchemy: Compress your Wisdom in 300 Words or Less with Wendy Maddocks, RN, DHlthSc
          February 18, 2026 AIA February Monthly Webinar - Latin, really!? What's in a name? with Carol Scheidel, BSN, RN, CCAP, RA® and Nancy Lubin, CPPC, CZT, CA
          January 27, 2026 AIA Research Academy - Hypothesis Hustle: How to Craft your Research Question Hypothesis with Wendy Maddocks, RN, DHlthSc
          January 26, 2026 AIA Research Academy - Winter 2026 Group Mentoring Series - Do you want to publish a case study in the AIA Journal and/or present a case study, a case series or a poster at the 2026 AIA Conference? We can help!
          January 21, 2026 AIA January Monthly Webinar - Tables, Graphs & Figures with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH
          January 14, 2026 Road to Kanuga: Join Us for the 2026 Aromatics in Action® Conference Kickoff!
          December 13, 2025 AIA Philippines Area Meet & Greet with Dominique Cerqueda
          November 16, 2025 AIA Philippines Aromatherapy DIY Skincare Workshop with Dominique Cerqueda
          November 12, 2025 AIA Research Academy: Big Rocks First! Strategic Search & Management in Research with Dr. Marian Reven, PhD, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, CNE, RA
          November 03, 2025 AIA Research Academy - 2025 Group Mentoring Series - Do you want to publish a case study? We can help!
          July 09, 2025 AIA Research Academy Understanding Institutional Review Boards in the Research Process with Dr. Susan Kristiniak
          June 25, 2025 AIA Research Academy Designing a Research Study with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH
          June 10, 2025 AIA Research Academy Mentoring Program for Prospective Mentees with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH
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          April 09, 2025 AIA Research Academy Mentoring Program with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH
          March 16, 2025 AIA Minnesota State/All Members/Public Meeting - Spritz & Giggles: Hydrosol Adventure Workshop - In-Person Make & Take with Jacqueline Higgins
          January 29, 2025 AIA Research Academy Webinar - Statistics 101: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH
          September 26, 2024 AIA 2024 Conference - Aromatics in Action 2024: Embracing and Composing Sustainable Aromatics - Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration
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          February 13, 2024 AIA New York State Meet and Greet - Falling In Love with Rose with Amy Anthony
          January 24, 2024 AIA Minnesota State/All Members/Public Meeting - One Minute of Laughter with Jacqueline Higgins
          November 07, 2023 AIA Massachusetts/All Members + Public Meeting - Humility in Healthcare with Nora Zinan, DNP, MSPH, AHN-BC, Certified Aromatherapist
          July 28, 2023 AIA All Members/Public Maine State Meeting - RESCHEDULED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - Lunch and Learn Series: Developing Collegiality - Essential Oils and Functional Medicine with Dr. Ruth Moore, CCA, AP-AIA, PhD.
          July 18, 2023 AIA New York State In-Person Meeting - Field Trip - Plant Appreciation in NYC's "Secret Garden" - Aromatherapy Meet-up, Garden Walk and Bug Repellent Tips with Amy Anthony
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          Founded in 2006, the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the professional organization representing aromatherapists.

          AIA aims to increase awareness of and expand access to aromatherapists, help its members build successful practices, expand the body of aromatherapy research, and serve as a resource for members, the media and the public.

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