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The AAPA was formed in 1994 by a small group of therapists who saw the need for an aromatherapy association which was non profit making and dedicated to the development of the profession & support of therapists. Its officers and staff are all qualified therapists which ensures that the interests of therapists are represented at all times.

Its Chair is Joyce West, herself an aromatherapist and aromatherapy tutor/assessor. She heads up the AAPA team with Carole Preen as Vice-Chair, who is also an aromatherapist, tutor and assessor. Together they have worked on development of many educational standards, including writing the National Occupational Standards for aromatherapy, the AC Core Curriculum, university programs and most recently the new award in Complementary Therapies for City & Guilds (6904).

• The AAPA is a member of the Aromatherapy Council, the lead body for the UK Aromatherapy Profession. See www.aromatherapycouncil.co.uk

• The AAPA is a member of the General Council for Massage Therapists (GCMT), the lead body for Massage Therapy in the UK. See www.gcmt.org.uk

• The AAPA is committed to the regulation of complementary therapy and its members may register with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council - CNHC as well as the General Regulatory Counil for Complementary Therapy - GRCCT. For registration with the CNHC, AAPA members qualify for the earlybird scheme.

• The AAPA is an Association dedicated to the welfare and development of its members

• The AAPA is an Association run by therapists for therapists

• The AAPA is committed to professionally led regulation

• The AAPA undertakes to represent the best interests not only of its members but also the profession and is actively involved in both of these