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What Can I Do with a Degree in Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy degrees can lead to careers in wellness, education, research, product development, sales, and more.
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2025 ACHS Botanical Walk: Immersing in Nature

ACHS grads and guests joined faculty at Mt. Tabor Park for the 2025 Botanical Walk, exploring plant medicine and aromatherapy.
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Mackenzie Bates Pursues Fitness with PFT 101 at ACHS

Mackenzie Bates turned challenges into a fitness career with ACHS’s PFT 101 and now helps others transform their lives.
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Try a Virtual Challenge to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

ACHS launched new Holistic Spa courses and engaged its community in a virtual EcoChallenge, inspiring simple, fun actions to reduce carbon footprints together.
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Celebrate Diabetes Awareness with Simple Lifestyle Changes

Simple diet and lifestyle changes—like eating breakfast, exercising, and managing stress—can help reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
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How to Thank a Veteran… Holistically!

Show your gratitude this Veterans Day with 5 holistic ways to thank a veteran—through essential oils, herbal tea, meals, time, and community support.
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2016 American Herbalists Guild (AHG) Symposium Recap

Attending the 2016 AHG Symposium deepened my herbal knowledge, connected me with passionate practitioners, and reawakened the true roots of herbalism.
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Top 10 Ways to Show Your Clients You Care

ACHS shares top customer service tips from its award-winning team—spoiler: listening is key to making customers and staff feel truly valued.
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Chemistry for Aromatherapists: What You Need to Know

Chemistry plays a vital role in aromatherapy—from extracting and analyzing essential oils to guiding their safe and effective use by aromatherapists.
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How to Wow Your Spa Clients As Soon As They Walk In the Door

Create a warm, welcoming spa by treating everyone like a guest, listening closely, offering herbal tea, and setting the mood with thoughtful music.
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6 Common Misconceptions About Becoming a Certified Spa Manager

Train online to become a certified spa manager in just 15 weeks with expert-led ACHS courses—flexible, affordable, and internationally recognized.
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Why We Want to Work at These 6 Spa Venues (and You Will Too!)

Looking to grow your spa career? Discover 6 unique venues beyond the traditional spa, from cruise ships to corporate campuses, wellness centers, and more.
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