Alliance of International Aromatherapists upcoming events

AIA Colorado Aromatic Conversations with Laraine Pounds and Jodi Kelsey (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

AIA Colorado Area

Aromatic Conversations

with Laraine Pounds and Jodi Kelsey

Here are the Details:

What: AIA In-Person Meeting

Topic: Sound and Vibrational Therapy with Aromatherapy

When: May 30, 2026

Time: 1:00 pm MT

Where: In-person at 3072 Edison Court, Boulder, Colorado 80301

For those that cannot attend in-person, please register here for a zoom link to connect.

This live, in-person even will focus on the use of tuning forks as a method of vibrational healing. We'll discuss how to use them and the benefits as well as how this therapeutic method can be enhanced with essential oils.

Learner Outcomes:

What is vibrational healing and how it's used.
How tuning forks can be used as a therapeutic tool.
How to use essential oils in conjunction with vibrational healing.

Laraine Pounds is a nurse, educator, and pioneer in clinical aromatherapy whose career has focused on integrating holistic healing into healthcare. Trained in nursing and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, she began exploring essential oils in the 1970s through massage therapy and natural fragrance creation, later deepening her understanding of aromatics through experiences in Japan and advanced aromatherapy training. In 1990, she became a co-founder of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), helping establish educational standards and advance professional practice in the field. Throughout her career, she developed integrative aromatherapy programs for hospitals, hospice and palliative care, psychiatric settings, and long-term care facilities, and co-directed a nationally endorsed 325-hour Integrative Aromatherapy® Certification Program for healthcare professionals. In 2006, she also co-founded the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), helping establish clinical standards that strengthened aromatherapy’s credibility within healthcare. Now retired from formal teaching, Laraine continues to explore aromatherapy for personal wellness and creative expression, integrating it with massage and sound healing while encouraging lifelong learning, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice.

Jodi Kelsey is a retired Air Force logistics officer, educator, consultant, formulator, and founder of 3Js Pure Botanicals. Since 2013, she has focused on plant-based healing to support a more natural lifestyle, specializing in botanical skincare crafted with essential oils, herbs, and hydrosols. She holds MS degrees in Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences and has trained with the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, the School for Aromatic Studies, the Herbal Academy, Kami McBride, and Susan Parker. Jodi combines science, tradition, and creativity to teach and advocate for the therapeutic power of plants.

AIA Research Academy - Giving a Platform Presentation with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

AIA Research Academy

Giving a Platform Presentation

with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH

Here are all the details:

What: AIA Research Academy Live Webinar

Topic: Giving a Platform Presentation

When: June 1, 2026

Time: 5:30 MT (Click here for your local time)

If you are not a member of the AIA and attending as a guest, please make sure to sign up to become an AIA Research Academy Member on the homepage and create a profile so that you can access the assessment. It is free to become an AIA Research Academy Member.

Learner Outcomes:

Be able to explain how to give a platform presentation on aromatherapy.

Demonstrate what needs to be included in the scientific power point.

Explain as a new researcher how you will answer difficult questions at the end of the presentation.

This presentation will prepare you to give a platform presentation at a conference or scientific meeting.

Bruce has had a distinguished career in research, teaching, clinical practice, and aromatherapy. He is especially enthusiastic about assisting aromatherapists to become researchers. He is a former AIA Director and was just named the editor of the AIA journal Aromatics in Action.

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Prohibition of AI Notetakers and Recorders: The use of AI-powered note-taking tools, automated recorders, or similar technologies is strictly prohibited during the webinar.

Recording and Redistribution: The webinar may not be recorded, reproduced, or redistributed in any form without explicit written permission from the organizers.

By attending, you agree to comply with these guidelines to ensure the privacy and integrity of the session.

AIA región de Latinoamérica - Conexiones aromáticas: Descubre los beneficios y el valor de unirse a la AIA con Mimi Russell de Martin (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Alianza Internacional de Aromaterapeutas (AIA), capítulo de América Latina

Conexiones aromáticas: Descubre los beneficios y el valor de unirse a la AIA

con

Mimi Russell de Martin

Estos son los detalles:

Qué: Webinar

Cuándo: 9 de junio de 2026

Hora: 17:30 h CST (hora de Panamá/Bogotá) COMPRUEBA AQUÍ TU HORA LOCAL

Tema: De la práctica individual a una industria global; las múltiples ventajas de ser miembro de AIA

Dónde: Zoom

Haz clic aquí para registrarte

Esta reunión está orientada hacia la audiencia latinoamericana con el propósito de explicar las ventajas de afiliarse a la AIA. No obstante, está abierta a todos los miembros de la AIA y al público en general, en cualquier lugar del mundo.

Su propósito consiste en resaltar las múltiples ventajas, los diversos niveles y el valor de la afiliación a la AIA, además de introducir y fortalecer el concepto de la importancia de la aromaterapia profesional, segura, eficaz y fundamentada en evidencia científica.

Resultados del aprendizaje:

Identificar herramientas educativas exclusivas, oportunidad de formación continua, niveles, ventajas y demás beneficios de la membresía.
El papel de la AIA en el establecimiento de criterios de referencia en materia de ética y educación
El ecosistema de redes para el crecimiento personal y de la comunidad

Mimi Russell de Martín es una aromaterapeuta profesional, registrada por la ARC. Establecida en Panamá, Centroamérica, Mimi además es terapeuta certificada en AcuAroma y experta acreditada en esencias florales.

En la actualidad, se desempeña como la Representante Regional de la AIA para Panamá y Latinoamérica, es miembro del Comité de la Academia de Investigaciones y es una de las Directoras de la Junta Directiva de la AIA para el periodo 2026-2027.

Mimi se dedica a promover la adopción de estilos de vida que respalden el bienestar mental, físico y espiritual en el camino hacia la salud, el equilibrio y la armonía personal. Su capacidad de adaptación y dedicación a la excelencia le han proporcionado la oportunidad de colaborar con una gran variedad de clientes, tanto a nivel local como internacional, fomentando la aplicación segura y las ventajas, fundamentadas en evidencia científica, de la aromaterapia profesional, un tema que le apasiona.

Philippine Aromatherapy & Wellness Bazaar with Kalye Artisano and Dominique Cerqueda (June 12, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Philippine Aromatherapy & Wellness Bazaar

with Kalye Artisano and Dominique Cerqueda

Here are the details:

What: AIA In-Person Event

When: June 13, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm GMT/UTC +8

CHECK YOUR LOCAL TIME HERE

Location: Kalye Artisano, Lio Tourism Estate, Villa Libertad, El Nido, 5313 Palawan

Kalye Artisano and Philippine Area Rep Dominique Cerqueda bring you a special one-day Aromatherapy & Wellness Bazaar this month of June, nestled in the natural beauty of El Nido. Discover curated booths of local aromatherapy products, herbal remedies, organic skincare, healthy wholesome food and much more. Plus join the holistic activities and workshops we have in store for you.

**Bazaar entrance is free.

Learner Outcomes:

Promote local aromatherapy products, herbal remedies, natural skincare, and healthy food to be sold at booths

Encourage a healthy lifestyle and mindful living through a serene community day of wellness

Educate on the many therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy & wellness through activities and workshops

Dominique is a Certified Aromatherapist (L1), a graduate of the Aromatherapy Institute of the Philippines, and Philippine Representative for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA). She has a B.A. in Organizational Communication and has worked as a freelance writer, copywriter, and editor. A passionate user of essential oils for more than a decade, she wishes to continue educating people on the therapeutic benefits of essential oils through engaging workshops, and hopefully starting an online aromatherapy magazine and her own line of products one day. She lives in Palawan, Philippines with her husband, who shares her love for aromatherapy, food, and travel.

AIA Aromatics in Action® 2026 Conference: Rooted in History • Vision for the Future - Sponsor Registration (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

If you are looking to register as a conference exhibitor, please refer here

AIA Aromatics in Action® 2026 Conference: Rooted in History • Vision for the Future - Exhibitor Registration (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

If you are looking to register as a conference sponsor, please refer here

AIA Aromatics in Action® 2026 Conference: Rooted in History • Vision for the Future - Attendee Registration (In-Person) (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join Us for the AIA 2026 Aromatics In Action® Conference

Rooted in History • Vision for the Future

September 24-26, 2026

at Kanuga Conference Center

For details on conference sessions and options, please refer to the Attendee Adventure Guide.

A walkthrough video of the registration process can be found here: https://youtu.be/eFzuHmVXTMc

If you would like to watch the full video of our Kickoff webinar, you can access that here: https://youtu.be/Zs1WAFIBIZI

This is the registration for attending the conference in-person. If you are interested in registering for the Online Recorded Access option, it can be found here: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/event-6510758

AIA Aromatics in Action® 2026 Conference: Rooted in History • Vision for the Future - Attendee Registration (Online Recorded Access) (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join Us for the AIA 2026 Aromatics In Action® Conference

Rooted in History • Vision for the Future

The conference is in-person only, however sessions will be recorded. Online Recorded Access Tuition includes unlimited access to the conference session recordings in the AIA Classroom, which will be made available post-conference.

This is the registration for the Online Recorded Access. If you are interested in attending the conference in-person, the registration can be found here: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/event-6291725