Classes & Courses

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils (also known as volatile oils) in various applications to assist the body’s natural ability to balance, regulate, and heal. This course will introduce students to the world of aromatherapy where we will be exploring various topics such as the history of essential oils, extractions methods, methods of application, blending techniques, quality criteria, as well as safety and precautions. Several common essential oil profiles will be covered as time permits, where students will learn about their therapeutic properties and be able to experience their fragrances. By the end of this course, students will have a basic foundation in the use of essential oils, and be able to use them safely for themselves, friends, and family.

Offered through: Pacific Rim College

Location: On campus (Victoria, BC)

Prerequisites: None

Next offering: September 22 & 29, 2024

Length: 12 hours

Flower essences are the energetic essence or imprint of a plant’s flower retained in water. Their healing vibrational energy can be used to interface with our own subtle energy bodies and centers to realign our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. This one-day workshop will briefly introduce students to the world of flower essences where we will explore various topics such as their history and how they are made. We will also be taking a look at several portraits/monographs of commonly used essences.

Offered through: Pacific Rim College

Location: On campus (Victoria, BC)

Prerequisites: None

Next offering: December 14, 2024

Length: 7.5 hours

Flower essences are the energetic essence or imprint of a plant’s flower retained in water. Their healing vibrational energy can be used to interface with our own subtle energy bodies and centres to realign our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. In this course, we will explore: what flower essences are, the history and philosophy of flower essences, the doctrine of signatures, how to make an essence, and how to select an essence for yourself and others (through kinesiology, dowsing, questionnaires, repertorizing, etc.). Several common flower essence portraits/monographs will be covered throughout the course as time permits. Students should be prepared for hands-on practice of choosing essences through various methods, meditations with plants and flower essences, as well as field trips to local spots off campus.

Offered through: Pacific Rim College

Location: On campus (Victoria, BC)

Prerequisites: None

Next offering: Summer 2025

Length: 45 hours

Students build relationships with the plants that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs, which includes tasting, smelling and observing teas, tinctures, oils and raw plant material. Monographs of the herbs are then provided, and patient case histories and personal experiences are discussed.

Offered through: Pacific Rim College

Location: On campus (Victoria, BC)

Prerequisites: None

Next offering: Fall 2024 (September 5th to December 12th)

Length: 45 hours

Students build relationships with the plants that they will be using to create medicines for their patients. During the classes, students use organoleptic skills to experience the herbs, which includes tasting, smelling and observing teas, tinctures, oils and raw plant material. Monographs of the herbs are then provided, and patient case histories and personal experiences are discussed.

Offered through: Pacific Rim College

Location: On campus (Victoria, BC) & Online

Prerequisites: Materia Medica I

Next offering: Winter 2025

Length: 45 hours