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About us
The AAPA was formed in 1994 by a small group of therapists who saw the need for an aromatherapy association which was non profit making and dedicated to the development of the profession & support of therapists. Its officers and staff are all qualified therapists which ensures that the interests of therapists are represented at all times.
Its Chair is Joyce West, herself a highly qualified therapist, tutor/assessor. She heads up the AAPA team with Carole Preen as Vice-Chair, who is also multi qualified therapist, tutor and assessor. Together they have worked on development of many educational standards, including writing the National Occupational Standards for aromatherapy, the AC Core Curriculum, university programs and most recently the new award in Complementary Therapies for City & Guilds (6904).
The AAPA officers
Joyce West Chairman AAPA
Carole Preen Vice Chairman AAPA
As one of the UK’s leading associations for aromatherapy and other complementary therapies, our aim is to provide exceptional service to our members as part of our therapy family.
The AAPA is run by therapists for therapists and is a non-profit making organisation. We offer our members:
- a helpline for therapy related queries
- a very competitive insurance package
- Yellow Pages Corporate advertising scheme
- free use of the AAPA logo on advertising
- low cost CPD opportunities
- Free entry to our annual AGM with CPD points
- Quality training from diploma to degree level
- Aromatherapy leaflets for marketing your business
- An on-line directory of members for public referral
- Exemption from London Borough Council Special Treatment Licenses for Aromatherapy & Massage
Even More Reasons For Joining
As well as benefits to members, we also seek to provide the public with safe, highly qualified therapists who are experts in their field. All our full members have insurance to practice, abide by our strict Code of Conduct & Ethics and sign up to our Disciplinary Policy. Our members also update their skills annually.
Membership
To become a member of this prestigious association go to How to join us and download the two part application form. Newly qualified therapists only comlplete page 1; experienced therapists complete pages 1 & 2.
IF YOU WISH TO ACCREDIT A COURSE OR YOUR COLLEGE CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE - 020 8653 9152 OR ENQUIRIES@AAPA.ORG.UK
How to Contact Us
By telephone: 0208 653 9152
By email: enquiries@aapa.org.uk
By post:
The AAPA
PO Box 36248
London SE 19 3YD
camexpo 2010 23rd/24th October 2010
We're at the UK's premiere complementary therapy show again this year. Go to News to find out about a special low cost offer for AAPA members!
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camexpo 2009
Standing room only
Sad News
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sylvia Baker whose picture is shown below at last year's camexpo. Sylvia worked tirelessly for many years for the Aromatherapy Organisations Council and more recently for the Aromatherapy Trade Council.
Sylvia's warmth, kindness and knowledge will be much missed by all of those in the aromatherapy profession and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
Click here to read an in depth tribute to Sylvia from Carole Preen
Sylvia visiting the AAPA at camexpo 2009
Royal duties
Joyce & Carole explaining the benefits of aromatherapy to HRH
