Friend Membership (Open to all)
Currently studying or deciding on a career path or just have an interest in aromatherapy?
Then IFA friend membership is for you. Created for this very reason and at the price of a coffee a month, friend membership entitles you to the following benefits ...

Aromatherapy Times
The Aromatherapy Times magazine is a fantastic resource for both experienced and aspiring practitioners at every stage of their career. Based on a wealth of experience with contributions from world renowned authorities in the field and researchers, readers can stay up-to-date on the latest findings and best practices in aromatherapy. Our journal prides itself on publishing high quality articles, expert insights and practical tips, covering all aspects of aromatherapy. So much so our journal meets the stringent requirements to be officially registered with the British Library - the only magazine of its kind to have met this benchmark.
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Online Webinars
Members can access a wide range of webinars in the form of online lectures and training workshops to assist their continual professional development. These webinars focus on evidence-based practice, so, whether you want to enhance your techniques, build your knowledge in a specific area or grow your business, theres something for everyone.
Our member exclusive webinars are delivered by world-renowned industry experts, completely free of charge to ensure members stay-up to date with the latest developments in aromatherapy, research and also allied subjects. Currently the following are available to view in the members area with more being scheduled – so stay tuned!
- Salvatore Battaglia: The Spiritual Dimension of Scents
- Suzanne Catty: Hydrosols: New Research in Practice
- E.J.Bowles: Impact of Hedonics on Mood Effects of Essential Oils
- Madeleine Kerkhof: Dementia Care, Essential Oils and CO2 Oil’s
- Felicity Warner: Sacred Oils – To Heal Spirit and Soul
- Carol Rose: Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care
- Pam Conrad: Aromatherapy and Women's Mental Health
- Dr Peter Makereth: Cancer Care: Utilising Aromasticks
- Susan Parker: The Rose Botanical Family Oils
- K.G.Styles: Essential Oils & The Chinese Meridian Time Clock
- Dr Mark Moss: Rosemary Essential Oil and Cognition Research
- Dr Jane Johnson: What Goes Wrong with the Knee and Why
- Beth Spindler: Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles
- Dr Hether Herington: Lingering Psychological Trauma
- Margaret Ann Lembo: Essential Oils and Vibrational Matching Gemstones
- Shawnee Thornton Hardy: Autism, Neurodiversity and Sensory Processing
- Emma Holly: Scar Massage
- Jimm Harrison: Healing of Scent, Phytotherapy & Skin Care
- Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari: 12 Steps to Business Success
- Josie Donaldson: Why Do My Muscles Hurt
- Dr Nina Kocevar Glavac: Cosmetic Preservation: What is there to know
- Michelle Fury: The Mindfulness of the Five Senses
- Beverley De Valois: Understanding Cancer Survivorship: How Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine can help
- Stefan Batorijs - Wild Life: Shinrin-yoku and The Practice of Healing Through Nature
- Purodem: Natural Skincare Products: Making A Simple Face Cream
- Purodem: Natural Skincare Products: Making a Nourishing Repair Hand Cream
- Purodem: Natural Skincare Products: Making a Massage Cream
- Carina Coen: Client Modesty and Towel Management
- The Harmony Principle: The Creative Cycle and Aromapoint Therapy
- Shehbaz Khan: Frankincense
- Lise (LisaLise) Andersen: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Plants to Make Holistic Products
- Claire Snowdon-Darling: Improving the Menopause Experience Through Nutrition and Lifestyle

Research Hub
As a member of the IFA, you will have access to the many open access research papers we have collated and research summaries. To make it even easier for our members, we have created an easy to use drop down where you can find links to research papers filtered by essential oil, carrier oil, medical condition, therapeutic property, ailment and more - so the information you need is just a click away.
We regularly update our hub as research is published to ensure our members remain informed about new advances in the field and provide further understanding of the ever-increasing evidence base of aromatherapy.
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Discounts/Competitions
All members have access to exclusive discounts off a range of high-end brands to reduce overhead costs. For example, Oshadhi, Micheline Arcier, Tisserand Aromatherapy, Neals Yard Remedies, Base Formula and more.
Download: IFA MEMBER DISCOUNT SUPPLIERS LIST
We also run competitions for members to enter which include free product giveaways sponsored by various brands.
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Members Group
The IFA Members Closed Facebook Group is a lively platform exclusively to IFA members to connect, network and support one another. In this group members discuss issues affecting their work, share ideas, advice and encouragement. As a member, you’ll have access to this supportive community of like-minded people and connect with other aromatherapists.
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Benefits of Friend Membership
- Free Quarterly Aromatherapy Times Magazine
- 30 + Webinars
- Free Online Conference 18th October 2025
- Research hub - hundreds of links
- Discounts off essential oils and products
- Eligible to enter competitions for free product giveaways
- Access IFA members netwroking group
Membership runs from 1st January – 31st December. Applicants may join mid-year but must extend their membership until the following year in keeping with the IFA’s accounting year.
| JOINING MONTH | MEMBERSHIP PERIOD | FEE |
| January - December | 12 months | £250.00 GBP |
| December - 31st December following year | 13 months | £270.00 GBP |
| November – 31st December following year | 14 months | £290.00 GBP |
| October – 31st December following year | 15 months | £310.00 GBP |
| September – 31st December following year | 16 months | £330.00 GBP |
| August – 31st December following year | 17 months | £350.00 GBP |
| July – 31st December following year | 18 months | £370.00 GBP |
| June – 31st December following year | 19 months | £390.00 GBP |
| May – 31st December following year | 20 months | £410.00 GBP |
| April – 31st December following year | 21 months | £430.00 GBP |
| March – 31st December following year | 22 months | £450.00 GBP |
| February – 31st December following year | 23 months | £470.00 GBP |
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