Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy

06/10/2026

There are several purposes of Registration as it:

•Formally recognizes those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the Aromatherapy Registration Council and pass the ARC Registration Examination in Aromatherapy.

•Encourages continued personal and professional growth in the practice of aromatherapy.

•Establishes a code of ethics (now the ARC Disciplinary Policy).

•Establishes and measures the level of knowledge required for registration in aromatherapy.

•Provides a standard of knowledge requisite for registration; thereby assisting the employer, public, and members of other professions in the assessment of the Aromatherapist.

•Promotes delivery of safe and effective practice of Aromatherapy through registration of Aromatherapists.

To learn more visit our website:
https://aromatherapycouncil.org/

06/05/2026

Of all of our senses, our sense of smell is the one that has the closest ties to our memories.

Part of that is because our olfactory system (specifically our olfactory bulb) is connected directly to our brains. 🧠

The knowledge of this has brought about more research into what is known as the Proust Effect or Proust phenomenon.

There is even newer research that indicates that a part of the olfactory bulb known as the piriform cortex is able to serve as an archive for some long-term memories.

So per the linked discovery.com article, “not only does your brain's smell center connect right to its memory center, but it also stores long-term memories in-house.” 🤓

These are major reasons why aromatic therapy has been researched and shown to be successful in assisting with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, as well as how scent can be beneficial in other areas such as with product marketing.

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived."
~ Helen Keller

Do you have an aroma that transports you? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Green, J. D., Reid, C. A., Kneuer, M. A., & Hedgebeth, M. V. (2023). The proust effect: Scents, food, and nostalgia. Current opinion in psychology, 50, 101562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101562
PMID: 36863096

El Haj M. (2022). ODor-evoked Autobiographical Memory in Alzheimer's disease?. Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, 37(2), 513–520. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acab074
PMID: 34491308

Jimbo, D., Kimura, Y., Taniguchi, M., Inoue, M., & Urakami, K. (2009). Effect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer's disease. Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society, 9(4), 173–179. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8301.2009.00299.x
PMID: 20377818

https://www.discovery.com/science/Why-Smells-Trigger-Such-Vivid-Memories

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171222092552.htm

05/28/2026

All modes of use in aromatherapy are aromatic . . . and one of those is inhalation!

“Aromatherapy, by nature, is aromatic.
We have 3 distinctions within aromatherapy.

Inhalation
Topical Use
Internal Use

To refer to any of the above as ‘aromatic use’ is redundant and shows little understanding of aromatherapy as a whole.”
~ Sylla Sheppard-Hanger

05/25/2026

Remembering those who gave all and their families.

Today, we solemnly remember the lives sacrificed for our freedom.

05/23/2026

One of my favorite things about aromatherapy is its professional diversity.

Many from different professional backgrounds find aromatherapy and make their home here. Lawyers, scientists, doctors and nurses, first responders, graphic designers, veternarians, financial advisors, HR specialists, etc. We have professionals from all over.

So, I wanted to ask, do we have any degreed historians?

If we do, I'd love to connect. Discuss some things. If you love aromatherapy and this is you, please consider reaching out.

If you all wouldn't mind sharing to get the message out there, it would be greatly appreciated.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

05/21/2026

🔬 Are you interested in research about essential oils and other aromatic materials?

📑 Do you know how to tell if you are reading a good (or a bad 😬) research paper about essential oils?

Did you know that there is a tool available to help anyone who wishes to step up their game when it comes to understanding and assessing the quality of aromatic research?

📝 ARQAT has a checklist to help evaluate research, or to help while you are planning to do your own.

"Reporting of nonpharmacologic aromatic research often lacks the detail required to determine reliability and subsequent application within clinical and healthcare settings. To address this gap, the Aromatic Research Quality Appraisal Taskforce (ARQAT) comprised of aromatherapy professionals with varied expert backgrounds created the Transparent Reporting for Essential oil & Aroma Therapeutic Studies (TREATS) checklist to evaluate reporting of nonpharmacologic aromatic research."

📚 Learn more and download your copy of the TREATS checklist at the link below. 📥
Let us know in the comments if you have tried it and how it has helped you. 👇

https://www.arqat.org/the-treats-checklist

05/14/2026

Have you ever thought about being a Registered Aromatherapist? There is a ton of important information packed into this article!

Are you wondering how to become a Registered Aromatherapist?

Learn more at the link below:
https://aromatherapycouncil.org/10-essential-steps-to-become-a-registered-aromatherapist-ra/

05/05/2026

Who saw the 60 Minutes segment on perfumery? This part is a great example of why pure Jasmine is so expensive.

Don't be fooled by those little bottles that say they are 100% pure Jasmine essential oil but are only a few dollars.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

Remember to use and obtain essential oils and other aromatic materials responsibly!

04/10/2026

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