The College of the Botanical Healing Arts (COBHA) is a unique and innovative
educational institution providing training that focuses on the power of
healing through the use of essential oils, known as aromatherapy. Aromatherapy
is an emerging medical field in the United States that requires a comprehensive
educational background in the sciences, history and clinical internship.
Our goal is to qualify students as professional aromatherapists and educators
to assume responsibilities in the healthcare field working in conjunction
with other health practitioners within the community. Aromatherapy is
an ancient healing art utilizing the distillation process of plant materials
to extract powerful concentrated essential oils. These oils have been
effectively used around the world for centuries for therapeutic purposes
such as fighting infection, strengthening the immune system, reducing
emotional and mental stress and providing a basis for preventative medicine.
This field is recognized and practiced in Europe by physicians, nurses
and hospitals.
COBHA is a pioneer in creating high standards for aromatherapy education
in the United States. Our curriculum meets national standards of certification
as set by National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists. It consists
of a 300 hour certification course that includes factual knowledge, skills
of observation, evaluation and scientific analysis with the use of gas
chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS) chemically analyzed essential oils.
The college offers advanced courses in the history of medicine , chemistry,
botany, physiology, business and ethics and clinical internship.