Welcome to NZROHA
Supporting professional aromatherapists in New Zealand
The NZ Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA) is New Zealand's only professional aromatherapy practitioner organisation and is a strong, respected voice in the field of Complementary and Alternative medicine.
We trust this will be a valuable site for existing and potential members and for people with an interest in holistic wellbeing.
It is our intent to enhance your understanding of the NZROHA and Aromatherapy in New Zealand.
Aromatic Aotearoa newsletters are developed by our professional member Angelika Klotz
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Thank you for joining us on Saturday at the 2022 AGM
Contact us for any enquiries, and the zoom recording will be in the members-only area soon.
With much gratitude to our speakers Natalie Miller and Dr Wendy Maddocks
NZROHA supports Dr Bo Hendgen and her rather fascinating 2022 webinar series. 50% of the proceeds will go towards helping disadvantaged children around the world receive an education.
Congratulations to the lucky AGM winner Kerry Miles!
a ticket for herself and a friend to Bo's webinar
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NZROHA AGM Guest Speaker
Dr Wendy Maddocks
“Back to our roots- Growing Aromatherapy into the future"
Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN, DHlthSc
Wendy first trained in aromatherapy in 1991 in England with Eve Taylor, initially as an adjunct to her intensive care practice. She set up and taught Aromatherapy and other complementary therapies at Manawatu Polytechnic (later UCOL) from 1993 until 2008. In that time Wendy completed further studies in herbal medicine, massage therapy and gained three degrees. In 2008 wWendy graduated with a Doctorate Heath Science, and was the first person in NZ to research the clinical application of aromatherapy with in an acute hospital setting. Since then Wendy has run a clinical practice, set up a natural skincare company and continued working in various areas of nursing and health education. Wendy now works as a senior academic at the University of Canterbury, supporting students completing post graduate study in health care and being involved in several research studies related to aromatherapy. Wendy is a founding fellow on the ICAN platform (International Clinical Aromatherapy Network) and an international judge for the Gattefosse Foundation Excellence in Aromatherapy Research Awards . Wendy has presented at several conferences and published widely in Aromatherapy, most recently a large scoping review covering 20 years of clinical aromatherapy and a series of studies looking at the anti fungal effects of Kānuka oils.Privately wendy runs a business involved in natural product consultancy and product development and has a passion in nursing history and recently published a book in this area.
NZROHA AGM Guest Speaker Natalie Miller
Natalie Miller is a Clinical Aromatherapist, and comes from an education and training background (Bachelor of Education and Training, and Graduate Diploma of Education). Since completing her aromatherapy qualification, she has worked in aged care, as a trainer and assessor at an RTO, as a writer of essential oil blogs as a ghostwriter, and as a social media manager for various therapists and businesses.
She believes continuous improvement and professional development are key components to move the aromatherapy industry forward. She is active within the aromatic community supporting her fellow Australian practitioners and aromatherapy businesses, and has held positions on the IAAMA council. Natalie has appeared on radio, television, podcasts, online webinars, and has been a speaker at industry events.
You can find her online at www.aromaticinsights.com
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Aromatic TCM Covid Strategies - Article by Angelika Klotz
The ancient techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine combine very well with the anti-viral and soothing effects of essential oils in order to support our clients during this pandemic. The energising and calming effects of massaging acupoints and meridian connections can be felt immediately and can be done by clients themselves after a brief online consultation. Ideally combined with essential oil blends or diluted single essential oils.
Christene Loweth
Thank you for joining us at our 2022 AGM
Contact us for the zoom recording link
Christene Loweth is NZ Register of Holistic Aromatherapists Chairperson
Latest Articles
The Essential Oil of of Helichrysum
This is the one oil that I always reach for whenever I encounter any kind of “wounding”, whether minor or major. This includes all manner of cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, scrapes, bruises and knocks, tearing type wounds like strains and sprains, burns, and also insect stings and bites.
The Essential Oil of Plai (2)
The plant was traditionally used as a healing plant by the indigenous people in some areas of Thailand, and in more recent times the essential oil has been used by Thai massage therapists.
Essential Oil of Plai (1)
Plai, Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., (SYN. Zingiber purpureum Roscoe), has long been regarded by Thai massage therapists as one of those oils necessary to have in their kit to combat joint and muscle problems.
Creeping Hyssop
Botanical name: Hyssopus de cumbens. Especially suitable for treating bronchial infections; sinusitis; asthma, along with herpes simplex and fever blisters.