Donna Robbins Therapies
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES in BRIGHTON
Our 'from the seed' (FTS) continuing professional development (CPD) training courses are for massage & aromatherapy professionals.
FTS is run by Jo Kellett TIDHA MIFPA CIMI & a highly qualified team of CPD tutors:
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Donna Robbins PGCE MIFPA
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Ines Willis MIFPA MFHT (Bespoke Aromatherapy Facial)
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Ellen Rowland MIFPA (Marketing & Communication Skills for Therapists)
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Helen Nagle-Smith MIFPA (Trauma Informed Aromatherapy & Olfaction 101)
All our courses are International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) accredited.
Courses with hands-on bodywork training are held at:
Unit 4 Yoga & Natural Health Centre,
Brighton,
BN2 3RG
Theory courses are held online.
All attendees will be required to show proof of a level 3 diploma.
Information about the courses I offer with FTS are detailed below.
For details about all FTS training courses & booking please visit - www.fromtheseed.co.uk
If you have any questions please get in touch.
ESSENTIAL OILS & MASSAGE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER
Presented by Donna Robbins
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026 - 9am to 5.30pm
£270
Winter 2027 - date to be confirmed
IFPA accredited - 12 CPD points
A two day in person course to develop your understanding of & support those living with cancer.
Statistics suggest that perhaps as many as half of us will develop some form of cancer at some point in our life, that’s a lot of us!
Furthermore, even if we don’t it’s highly probable that all of us will be touched by cancer in one way or another.
I've worked in this field throughout my career supporting not only those with cancer, & many other forms of serious life altering illness, but also those directly affected by the diagnosis of their loved ones.
Whilst orthodox support by highly trained medical oncology professionals is very important, integrative approaches are becoming far more mainstream & complementary therapies may work alongside them to greatly assist general wellbeing & quality of life.
This course is designed to enhance your aromatherapy & bodywork skills so you may confidently support clients throughout their journey no matter what stage their health is at.
On this course you will learn:
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What cancer is it & how it starts
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Causes & risk factors
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Misconceptions & myths
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Signs & symptoms
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Diagnosis
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Metastasis
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Types of cancer
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Grading & staging
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Allopathic treatment & side effects
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Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) considerations
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Aromatic considerations
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Bodywork considerations & adaptations
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Prone & supine bodywork through demonstrations & student pratical sessions
STRESS TO SAFETY WITH SOMATICS & AROMATICS
Presented by Donna Robbins
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026 - 9am to 5.30pm
Summer 2027 - dates to be confirmed
£270
IFPA accredited - 12 CPD points
A two day in person course that will enhance your understanding of stress & how it affects your clients.
In this modern, fast paced & at times very challenging world all of us are affected by stress. UK figures suggest 74% have felt overwhelmed in the past year, more than 50% experience trauma at some point in their lives & 1 in 10 of us develop PTSD or C-PTSD.
Stress, trauma and complementary therapy support are of particular professional interest to myself. A contributor to Helen Nagle-Smith’s recent book ‘Aroma, aromatherapy & trauma’, I have over 25 years experience supporting clients with complex case histories in private practice, via NHS referrals & charitable organisations.
The course explores holistic pulsing, a form of somatic bodywork, & aromatics for stress, anxiety & trauma; factors that significantly impact health, well being & coping mechanisms.
Sometimes called the “tai chi of massage”, pulsing has a gentle nurturing approach that utilizes continuous, rhythmic, wave-like rocking & shaking techniques. It aims to enhance connection between body & Mind, inner awareness of chronic patterns of holding, release of physical tension & emotional stresses stored at cellular level.
This somatic style of working with the body facilitates embodiment, deeper personal connection, safety, balance & well being. Whilst a standalone treatment in its own right, combing pulsing with the aromatic power of essential oils creates a deeply relaxing multisensory experience to further assist clients with integrative processing & moving beyond survival mode to a place of stillness & a more cohesive perception of the world.
Pulsing may be performed fully clothed or within a massage treatment. Students will have the opportunity to practice and experience both.
On this course you will learn:
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About stress & trauma
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How they affect the body
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How our therapeutic skills can help
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Creating an environment of professional connection & safety
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Energetic awareness & self care for the practitioner
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History, theory & benefits of holistic pulsing
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Prone & supine bodywork through demonstrations & student pratical sessions
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Exploration of six aromatics for stress & safety
AROMATHERAPY FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
- Menstruation, Fertility & Menopause
Presented by Jo Kellett & Donna Robbins
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026 - 9am to 5.30pm
Spring 2027 - dates to be confirmed
£270
IFPA accredited - 12 CPD points
A two day in person course to develop your skills & knowledge of essential oils, massage & acupressure for women’s health.
The course will help you confidently put into practice essential oils, massage & acupressure techniques relevant to menstruation, fertility & menopause.
We will look at 15 essential oils to support your client’s needs.
Students will get the opportunity to take part in various theory & practical exercises. Students will be encouraged to work in small groups, pairs & as a whole group.
There is plenty of opportunity for questions & feedback & time to comment on personal experiences.
On this course you will learn about:
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The menstrual cycle
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Essential oils for menstrual support
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Fertility facts & figures
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Essential oils for fertility
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Physical & psychological changes of the menopause
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Essential oils for the menopause
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Abdominal massage for women’s health & acupressure techniques for hormonal support through demonstrations & student pratical sessions
THAI FOOT MASSAGE
Presented by Donna Robbins
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026 - 9am to 5.30pm
Spring 2027 - date to be confirmed
£270
IFPA accredited - 12 CPD points
A two day in person practical CPD course during which you will learn the art of Thai foot massage, a wonderful treatment that’s both relaxing & revitalizing.
This is a great additional skill for any bodywork therapist, reflexologist or beauty therapist.
A treatment of the feet, ankles, lower legs (including Sen or energy lines) & knees. You will learn traditional Thai massage, stretching & mobilisation techniques using both the hands & a wooden stick. Additionally, the stick is used to stimulate Thai reflex points located on the soles & toes. Some techniques are over the towel, some with oil & some without.
Perfect as a standalone one hour treatment in its own right, it can also be shortened for inclusion within other types of treatment you offer or as a taster session. This versatile treatment may be performed on a massage table, reflexology chair or a mat on the floor.
Furthermore, to complement the treatment will be exploring aromatics & base oils traditionally used in Thailand.
All students are required to participate in giving & receiving massage.
On this course you will learn:
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History of Thai foot massage
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Benefits of Thai foot massage
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Sen energy lines of the lower leg
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Demonstration of the treatment
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Student practical sessions
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Exploration of Thai essential oils
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Exploration of Thai base oils
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Q & A / feedback opportunities
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Handouts to support learning