Essential Oil Therapy Certificate Program (Non-Credit)

Learn the decades-old secrets to using essential oils for relaxation and healing through Bastyr University’s non-credit Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Certificate Program.
The eight-course program starts with “Essential Oil Therapy: Foundations,” an ideal introduction promoting healing with essential oils. Each subsequent course builds on your knowledge of aromatherapy, helping you enhance your own quality of life or apply those skills professionally as a health care practitioner.
The program offers a flexible weekends-only schedule, and offers you the option of completing your certificate in one year or spreading the classes over two years. There are no prerequisites for the program, and classes are open to the general public regardless of whether you plan to obtain the Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Certificate.
Courses in the Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Certificate Program are:
- Foundations
- Chemistry and Biology
- Therapeutic Properties
- Foundations
- Chemistry and Biology
- Blending & Application Methods
- Olfactory System and Emotional Effects
- Foundations
- Chemistry and Biology - May 3-5, 2013
- Skin Care and Spa Application - May 17-19, 2013
- Aromatherapy Consultation - June 14-16, 2013
- Certification Prep - Self study
Program Description, Course Objectives, Instructor Bio & Fees (PDF)
Learn more via our article "New Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Certificate Program Stimulates Senses."
You are invited to a FREE Program Information Session to meet the instructor, ask questions, and attend two "mini-workshops." For dates, times and how to register - program flier PDF.
Medical Qigong Certificate Programs (Non-Credit)

Practicing qigong can help you maintain a health body and mind. As a qigong expert, you also can use that energy to heal yourself and others.
Learn how to incorporate qigong into your life through Bastyr University’s non-credit Medical Qigong Self-Care Certificate Program. Courses are offered as convenient weekend intensives, and each class can be taken separately in an affordable “pay as you go” plan.
The program is the first step toward the Medical Qigong Therapist Certificate Program.
The following classes in the Medical Qigong Self-Care Certificate Program are designed to accommodate both the general public and health care practitioners:
- Yi Ren Medical Qigong and Internal Qi-Energy Activation
- Cultivation and Development of Internal Organ Energy Pathways
- Cultivation and Development of the Extraordinary Energy Pathways
Health care practitioners who have completed the self-care certificate courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses for the Medical Qigong Therapist Certificate Program:
- Qigong Diagnostics - dates TBA
- Qigong Therapy for Health Conditions -dates TBA
- Qigong Therapy Ethics - dates TBA
Program Description, Course Objectives, Instructor Bio & Fees (PDF)
You are invited to a FREE Program Information Session to meet the instructor, ask questions, and attend two "mini-workshops." For dates, times and how to register - program flier PDF.
Hypnotherapy Training Program (Non-Credit)
Hypnotherapy is an effective tool for enhancing self-awareness, speeding recovery from illness and maintaining wellness.
Bastyr University’s non-credit Hypnotherapy Training Program is ideal for the individual seeking deep personal change and growth, as well as for health practitioners who wish to incorporate hypnotherapy in their practices.
The program consists of 28 classroom hours during weekend intensives, along with 22 hours of home study. After completing 100 hours of training and passing an exam, you also will be eligible to receive the designation of a certified hypnotherapist.
No previous experience is necessary, and the following courses for the Hypnotherapy Training Program can be taken in any order:
- Hypnotherapy: Awareness & Integration
- Hypnotherapy: Transformation & Healing
- Hypnotherapy: Awareness & Integration
- Hypnotherapy: Transformation & Healing
- Hypnotherapy: Awareness & Integration - April 6-7
- Hypnotherapy: Transformation & Healing - May 11-12
Program Description, Course Objectives, Instructor Bio & Fees (PDF)
You are invited to a FREE Program Information Session to meet the instructor, ask questions, and attend two "mini-workshops." For dates, times and how to register - program flier PDF.
Indigenous Wisdom Teachings Program (Non-Credit)
At its core, healing is a spiritual process. Deepen your understanding of the interconnectedness between energy and healing, and enrich your life with timeless teachings. Access ancient earth-based wisdom and engage the living energies of the Universe to envision and create the world you wish to live in.
This program is designed for those who want to take their professional healing practice to the next level or begin a path of personal development. Through this journey, you will acquire skills and tools which will assist you in connecting, clearing and creating. The knowledge you gain will support spiritual growth and empower you to make a difference in your world. Unlock the secrets to living an inspired and fulfilled life, and utilize your understanding to bring health and harmony to yourself and loved ones. The healed becomes the healer.
The Indigenous Wisdom Teachings program is taught over three quarters. There are a total of nine courses, three “foundation” courses (F) and six “elective” courses (E). At the conclusion of each course you will earn a Certificate of Completion (eight hours each). Those who complete all three foundation courses plus at least three elective courses will earn a Certificate of Competency (minimum of 48 hours).
Each foundations course is held on three Wednesday evenings and elective courses are day-long on a weekend. Anyone can attend, and they are open to the general public as well as health care professionals.
Courses include:
WINTER ‘13
Energetic Armour: Protecting & Strengthening Your Energy Body (F)
Tracking Energy: Awakening the Seer & Healer Within (E)
The Art of Creation: Dancing in the Space between the Spaces (E)
SPRING ‘13
Elemental Healing: Moving Energy & Restoring Wholeness (F) - April 17, 24, May 1
Earth Wisdom: Whisperings of the Stone People (E) - May 5
Botanical Blessings: Healing with the Spirits of Nature (E) - May 19
Program Description, Course Objectives, Instructor Bio & Fees (PDF)
You are invited to a FREE Program Information Session to meet the instructor, ask questions, and attend two "mini-workshops." For dates, times and how to register - program flier PDF.
Craniosacral Certificate Program (Non-Credit)

Craniosacral therapy is an ever-evolving field that is used worldwide. The craniosacral non-credit courses include three levels of training, as well as a certificate program for those who wish to take the next step to polish their skill set.
Craniosacral therapy addreses the body, the head and the nervous system from the point of view developed by early osteopaths. Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle therapy which can benefit people from infancy through the end of life. It is an excellent treatment for musculoskeletal issues to gently release restrictions in movement to restore normal motion to the bones, joints and soft tissue. It is also an effective modality for treating chronic pain, such as migraine headaches and fibromyalgia, as well as addressing the emotional response to trauma which is held in the body.
The program offers a flexible weekends-only schedule, and the optional certificate program can be completed in one year or spread over two years. The classes and certificate program are open to licensed healthcare practitioners who are licensed to touch, and students in those fields.
Each course is 23 hours in length, and includes:
- Level 1 - (four date options): TBD
- Level 2 - (one date options): April 19 - 21, 2013
- Level 3 - (one option): May 31 - June 2, 2013
Program Description, Course Objectives, Instructor Bio & Fees (PDF)
You are invited to a FREE Program Information Session to meet the instructor, ask questions, and attend two "mini-workshops." For dates, times and how to register - program flier PDF.
