Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA)

Introduction:
Founded in 2006, the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), is the professional organization representing aromatherapists. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose aim is to increase awareness of, and expand access to aromatherapists, help its members build successful practices, to expand the body of aromatherapy research, and to serve as a resource for their members, the media, and the public.

Vision:
The AIA is a leading international aromatherapy organization making aromatherapy a readily accessible and respected holistic healing modality.

Mission:
AIA unites aromatherapists from around the world to advance research and professionalism within the aromatherapy industry. As a result the public has the option for a safe, natural and complementary form of health care.

Values:
They believe:
• Essential oil therapy is a healing modality as demonstrated through ongoing scientific research that should be accessible to everyone.
• Through continued solid scientific research, they expand the understanding of essential oil therapy and its effect on mind, body and spirit.
• Through professional and responsible use of essential oil therapy, clinical aromatherapists are equipped to integrate with the medical community.
• Through standardizing aromatherapy education and qualifying criteria in North America they create a foundation of professionalism and common lines of communication with other health care professionals and regulatory agencies throughout the world.
• By supporting earth friendly harvesting and processing practices of aromatic plants they bring greater health to the Earth and her people.