Certifications

All courses are approved for massage therapy continuing education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (ncbtmb.com) and the Texas Department of Health.

All aromatherapy courses are approved by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (naha.org).

Clinical Aromatherapy:
A certificate diploma from Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy will be presented upon completion of the course lessons, case studies, research paper, and written or practical test.

Completion of the Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy Level 1-50 hours and the Level 2- 240 hours exceeds the educational guidelines of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy designation of professional Aromatherapist (200 hours).

Graduating students will also be qualified to take the national exam of the Aromatherapy Council for the designation of Registered Aromatherapist.

Please note that currently there is no state or national governmental agency in the USA that governs the professional licensing of Aromatherapists. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and the Aromatherapy Council are the organizations that have set the Approved Standards for Aromatherapy Training in the USA. For more information, visit their websites at naha.org and aromatherapycouncil.org.

Chi Nei Tsang:
A certificate diploma from Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy will be presented upon completion of; in-classroom training, course lessons, and
100 case studies for each Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, written and practical test.

There are three main routes to certification as a Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner in the USA:
Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy
Universal Healing Tao
AOBTA
NCCAOM

Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy Certification
Upon successful completion of our Chi Nei Tsang program, students receive a Certificate of Completion. This meets the basic core requirements of the following credentialing agencies.

Universal Healing Tao Certification
After completing Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy’s certification requirements, students must submit their case studies and take a practical test ($50 testing fee) by the Chi Nei Tsang Committee. These tests are given internationally, and may be given by Shanti Dechen in Austin, Texas. The case studies, test and $50 are presented to the Universal Healing Tao. The student is then recognized by the Universal Healing Tao as a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 practitioner or instructor (additional requirements).

AOBTA Certification:
Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy’s current program meets the Asian Bodywork Core Curriculum requirements for AOBTA Certification; however, additional hours are needed in Oriental Medical Theory, Anatomy and Physiology, and other related subjects to meet the necessary 500 hours.

Founded in 1989, the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) is a national non-profit professional association for practitioners of bodywork therapies of Asia. Chi Nei Tsang is one of their recognized Asian bodywork styles that meet their membership requirements. For more information, visit the AOBTA website at aobta.org.

NCCAOM Certification:
Chi Nei Tsang is an Asian Bodywork Therapy that is formally recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The Asian Bodywork Therapy certificate exam stands equal with the practices of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and as one of the three delivery systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine. For more information, visit the NCCAOM website at nccaom.org

Please note that currently there is no state or national governmental agency in the USA that governs the professional licensing of Chi Nei Tsang practitioners. The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicineare the organizations that have set the Approved Standards for Asian Bodywork Training in the USA.