A French medical doctor , Jean Valnet, discovered Gattefosse's research and began experimenting with essential oils. Around the same time, Margaret Maury, a French biochemist developed a unique method of applying these oils to the skin with massage. Micheline Arcier, now living in London, studied and worked with Maury and Valnet and their combined techniques created a form of Aromatherapy now used all over the world. The Kevala Centre is a World-wide accredited Distance Learning organisation for Holistic Therapies, this information is provided for the benefit of our students and those interested in the subject. Full details of the courses we offer are available on this site.
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy.
This information should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.