Aroma SA

An important message!

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⚠️ Important Notice to Practitioners

Any person practising within an AHPCSA-regulated profession in South Africa must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.

This applies to:
✔ South African citizens
✔ Permanent residents
✔ Foreign nationals practising in South Africa
✔ Persons holding qualifications obtained locally or abroad
✔ Persons who are registered with an overseas or international professional body

Holding an overseas qualification, international certification, or registration with a foreign or international professional body does not automatically authorise a person to practise an AHPCSA-regulated profession in South Africa.

Individuals who obtained qualifications outside South Africa, or who hold registration with professional bodies in other countries, are required to follow the applicable AHPCSA registration processes and meet the prescribed requirements before they may lawfully practise within an AHPCSA-regulated profession in South Africa.

Registration helps ensure that practitioners meet the education, training, competency, ethical and professional requirements applicable to their profession.

If you are unsure whether your qualification or registration status meets the requirements for practice in South Africa, please contact the AHPCSA for guidance.

🔎 Registration Requirements:
https://ahpcsa.co.za/registration-requirements/

📄 Application Forms:
https://ahpcsa.co.za/forms/

🔎 Verify Practitioner Registration:
ahpcsa.co.za/practitioners

Few names are as closely associated with modern aromatherapy as René-Maurice Gattefossé.

At botanica2026, Claire Moyrand (France) explores the historical journey that helped shape the development of contemporary aromatherapy and the important role lavender played within that story.

Travelling from the lavender fields of Provence to the emergence of modern aromatic practice, this lecture offers valuable historical context for understanding how our profession evolved.

An inspiring session connecting heritage, science and the enduring legacy of one of aromatherapy’s most iconic plants.

Join us ONLINE on July 25.

Get your ticket today.

https://www.botanica2026.com

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances derived from plants and are commonly extracted through processes such as distillation.

Because they are concentrated, essential oils should generally not be applied directly to the skin without appropriate dilution and should be used according to professional guidance and safety recommendations.

Therapeutic Aromatherapy is a regulated allied health profession in South Africa that requires approved qualifications and registration with the AHPCSA.

Promoting safe use and public awareness helps support informed healthcare choices and patient safety.

🔎 Check practitioner registration:
ahpcsa.co.za/practitioners

The AHPCSA public register allows patients to confirm whether a practitioner is registered and authorised to practise within an allied health profession.