Should I study aromatherapy or reflexology?

[Angela T]

Both courses take the same amount of time and money, but which one would be better if I was to be self employed and which one would people most want to have? Comments gratefully appreciated. Thanks

 

[Dr Frank]

Why not try studying something that actually works instead?

 

[alt.healer]

I would go with reflexology. Aromatherapy practice cannot support you financially. More people understand reflexology and it is a healing modality that has had more written about it than aromatherapy. I sell aromatherapy healing blends and have for 9 years. I have to talk myself to exhaustion trying to explain a concept that is foreign to most people. Even though aromatherapy has worked for hundreds of people I have met, the time spent does not make it worthwhile for me to continue.Now I just give it to friends and relatives that ask me for some.ALSO you can learn aromatherapy on your own like I did

 

[oldtimekid2]

They would both be good options for natural therapies, but which one more people would want unfortunately depends on your area. There are some cities that have plenty of some and not enough of the other (in which case, that may make an impact on which one you'd like), but you may not want to do it just for the money. Natural therapies are some of the harder "self employed" options to make a profit on and practitioners are seldom in it for the money (as many other professions make more money), but more for the knowledge that they are helping people live better and healthier lives. Also, there's the fact that without an existing clientele base, it's really hard to keep a natural therapy business open because of the cost of keeping the doors open (rent and whatnot).

It's very admirable that you're looking into natural options like this, but I would do something you enjoy rather than something that you can make money on... if you hate your job, it won't matter how much you make if you're miserable. Good luck and I hope I helped!

 

[Angelhil]

Perhaps Quantum Elbowology would suit you better.