The NZ Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA) is New Zealand's only professional aromatherapy practitioner organisation and is a respected voice in the field of integrative aromatic health care.


This site is for our members as well as the public to find professional aromatherapists and associated businesses. Please see our membership options for professionals and associates. 

We welcome aromatic businesses joining us as Associate Members.

 We are here to support you and grow the organisation so we can do even more together!

We have exciting news to share about the changes to our membership categories please see here for more details

Meet our Chair Rina Poerwadi

 

I am Rina Poerwadi, the Chairperson and Acting Secretary of NZROHA since 2024. I hold a Diploma of Holistic Aromatherapy from Asia Pacific Aromatherapy Ltd, graduating in 2002. Most of my professional practice has been overseas. After moving to New Zealand in 2013, I taught at a private tertiary education provider for natural therapies in Auckland while also running a home-based aromatherapy clinic. You can reach me by email at Rina.Poerwadi@nzroha.com.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you would like to know more about NZROHA. I would be happy to assist you

Meet Our Registrar Fiona Kors

Hi I’m Fiona. I have been practising for over 25 years, and my passion for natural well being has always been through Aromatherapy. I’m dedicated to educating others on the importance of usinggood quality, therapeutic grade essential oils for optimum health. In 2024, I launched my handcrafted Body + Home Aromatherapy Wellness range, created withtherapeutic grade essential oils and certified organic ingredients. You’ll often find me at local markets, selling my products, sharing my story, and the benefits ofAromatherapy. I also offer Aromatherapy in the workplace consultations, as well as creating
personalised blends, for massage practitioners, counsellors, breathe work and yoga practitioners.Behind the scenes, I’m building my website/online shop and preparing a dedicated space for workshops, personal consultations, and a small retail shop all set to open after my major event on
30th August. See my facebookpage Aroma.nz for more details

Meet our Webmistress and Education Officer Dr. Wendy Maddocks (RN)
 
I have been involved in all aspects of aromatics since first studying in 1990 in UK and using within my nursing of intensive care patients. I have been involved in education, running a business, research and product developmeent. i currently offer a small consultancy and specialist aromatic products via www.aromaticadventures.com and fulltime at Universty of Canterbury as a nurse academic. I am an ICAN fellow and support various organisations with knowledge and advice. I was part of the Gattefosse Foundation International scientific committee until 2025 and helped judge several of the internatioanl prizes. My publications can be found at https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Wendy-Maddocks/publications

 

 

Upcoming Events and Promotions

New promotional brochure available for members.

The EC have redesigned and updated the information. The PDF for printing is available for members to download in the members only area under 'other files'.

Low Dose Microdosing in Herbal Medicine

by 

Rixt Botello

see website for details Next Course July 19

The AIA Research Academy is offering a series of FREE webinars related to many aspects of Aromatherapy. These can be attended live by registering (no charge) or on YouTube afterwards. These can be used for CPD hours.

All details available on the website https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Research-Academy

 

 Latest Articles

Change to Membership Categories

At the AGM 13 June there was a majority vote to change Rule 3, Classes of Membership and entry to the NZROHA as a professional member.

Mānuka and Kānuka

A collection of research articles relating to mānuka and kānuka oils

massage Therapists versus masseuse

A great easy read article from Massage Magazine

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