Aromatherapist
Alternative healer who uses essential oils and aromas to promote healing and wellness.
Overview
The word “Aromatherapist” indicates a person who uses aromas in therapy to treat people. They are alternative healers who use essential oils to promote healing and wellness.
Where they work
- Spas
- Salons
- Fitness Centres
- Hospitals
- Yoga Studios
- Health Care Centres
Work environment
Your workplace will depend on the career path you choose. It can range from your client's home to a spa or salon. You will not handle a team. Again, whether you will need to travel for work will depend on your career path. You will have regular work hours. Spas and salons usually stay open 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Entrepreneurship: you can start your independent practice or start your own business.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in healing people
- You are good at working independently
- You have a caring personality
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Diploma in Aromatherapy.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's in Health and Wellness/Physiology/Psychology/Nutrition.
- 2Complete a certificate course in Aromatherapy.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
Institutes offering Diploma and certificate courses in Aromatherapy.
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Academy of Holistic Sciences, New Delhi
- All India Paramedical Technology & Alternative Medicine Council, Ludhiana, Punjab
- Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
- Holy Angels College of Alternative Medicines, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Silchar, Assam
- Board of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Cosmetology, Nutrition and Management, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Institute of Aromatherapy & Beauty Management (IABM), Kolkata, West Bengal
- Institute of Aromatherapy Ramashanti, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Maayaa International Healing School, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Mahendra Institute of Alternative Medicine, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Orane Beauty Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Tulip International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Aromatherapist → Aromatherapist → Consultant
- 2Assistant Aromatherapist → Aromatherapist → Store Owner
Related careers to explore
Massage Therapist
Licensed therapist who manipulates muscles and soft tissue to relieve pain and aid recovery.
Spa Therapist
Specialises in beauty treatments, skin care and spa procedures — muscle and soft-tissue manipulation for pain relief, stress relief and other health benefits.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Pooja Nagdev — An aromatherapist, cosmetologist and founder of Inatur Herbals, which sells skincare products. She has done her B.Com from Delhi University, which she followed with an MBA from Amity University. She then pursued aromatherapy at Canadian National School of Aromatherapy and completed a Diploma in Cosmetology from Beaumont College of Cosmetology.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 309 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=100&loctype=1&job=11960&jobtype=3
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.