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Certification Course Manual

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CONTENTS
MODULE 1 – Welcome
A Special Message from Dr. Hill....................................................................................................................... 4
Importance of the AromaTouch Technique™ as a Wellness Advocate .......................... 5
The Purpose and Importance of the AromaTouch Technique™ .......................................... 5
Why Should You Learn the AromaTouch Technique™?................................................................ 6
Course Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

MODULE 2 – Science of Aroma

How Aroma Impacts the Body and Brain................................................................................................. 7

MODULE 3 – Science of Touch

General Facts about Touch................................................................................................................................... 8
Touch and Communication.................................................................................................................................. 9
Touch and the AromaTouch Technique™.................................................................................................. 10
Fun Facts About Touch............................................................................................................................................. 10

MODULE 4 – The Synergy of Aroma and Touch

Who Can Benefit from the AromaTouch Technique™?................................................................. 11
What Are the Benefits of the AromaTouch Technique™?............................................................ 12

MODULE 5 – AromaTouch Technique™ Essential Oils

Importance of Using CPTG™ Essential Oils............................................................................................. 13
Relaxing Essential Oils: dōTERRA Balance™ and Lavender...................................................... 14
Supportive Essential Oils: Tea Tree and On Guard™....................................................................... 15
Soothing Essential Oils: AromaTouch™ and Deep Blue™............................................................. 16
Invigorating Essential Oils: Wild Orange and Peppermint ......................................................... 17
Fractionated Coconut Oil........................................................................................................................................ 18
MODULE 6 – Connecting Through Movement in the AromaTouch Technique™
Confident Contact ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
The Importance of Rhythm................................................................................................................................... 20
Zones in the Body ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Zones and Regions in the Feet ......................................................................................................................... 22

MODULE 7 – AromaTouch Technique™ Movements

Oil Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Three Clockwise Palm Circles............................................................................................................................ 24
Alternating Palm Slide............................................................................................................................................... 25
Five-Zone Activation................................................................................................................................................... 26
Auricular Tension Reduction................................................................................................................................ 27
Thumb Walk....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Three-Region Foot Activation............................................................................................................................. 29
Five-Zone Foot Activation...................................................................................................................................... 30
Five-Zone Tissue Pull................................................................................................................................................. 31
Lymphatic Movement................................................................................................................................................ 32

MODULE 8 – Test Your Knowledge

Draw and Describe....................................................................................................................................................... 33

MODULE 9 – The Full AromaTouch Technique™

Things to Keep in Mind............................................................................................................................................. 40
The AromaTouch Technique™............................................................................................................................ 42

MODULE 10 – The AromaTouch Technique™ Study

What Was the Purpose of the Study?..............................................................................................................43
How Did It Work?................................................................................................................................................................43
What Was Measured?....................................................................................................................................................43
What Were the Results? .............................................................................................................................................43

MODULE 11 – The AromaTouch Technique™ Study

The Wellness Chart.............................................................................................................................................. 45
Resting and Managing Moments of Stress.............................................................................................. 46
Reducing Toxic Load................................................................................................................................................... 46
Informed Self-Care ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

MODULE 12 – Building Your Business with the AromaTouch Technique™

Live............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Share........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Build........................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

MODULE 13 – Conclusion
Congratulations................................................................................................................................................................ 50
How to Perform the AromaTouch Hand Technique™..................................................................... 51
References............................................................................................................................................................................. 52
 WELCOME!
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM DR. HILL

Welcome to the AromaTouch Technique™
Certification Course. Firstly, let me thank you
for taking the time to learn the AromaTouch
Technique™ and share my confidence for the
value it will bring to you and those whom you
share it with.

I created the technique from a simple desire

to provide a powerful and unique way to share
the benefits of essential oils. For many of you,
the essential oils may be a new addition to your
health and wellness regimens or perhaps you
have much experience and expertise in wellness
practices. Regardless of your depth of experience
or lack thereof, let me put your mind at ease. The
AromaTouch Technique™ is something you can do
and do well.

I am excited for you to experience and learn

the AromaTouch™; in part because of the ease
and easily understood practice of the technique
itself. While there are specific elements of the
technique, which are important and that you will want to perform correctly, I developed
the technique around the value of the essential oils, specifically dōTERRA oils. For
that primary reason, over time while developing this technique, I began to realise the
value of simplicity, giving individuals the necessary confidence regardless of individual
experience or expertise.

The AromaTouch Technique™ draws on my knowledge of human biology and

physiology, the chemistry of essential oils and their safe and appropriate application.
It has resulted in a powerful, safe and reliable way to begin receiving and sharing the
benefits of essential oils for a consistent outcome. While we may not always easily
understand all the needs of our own wellness and that of others, the use of
the AromaTouch Technique™ can provide consistent value.

In short, the AromaTouch Technique™ is an application method simple enough for

anyone to use, elegant in its simplicity and extremely powerful. Since introducing the
technique in 2009, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have shared and
continue to share what they have learned and experienced with others.

I invite you now to join us in helping those we care for both personally and collectively.
Welcome to the AromaTouch Technique™ Certification Course.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™ AS A
WELLNESS ADVOCATE
In fact, the power of AromaTouch Technique™ is amplified as you use it to serve your
loved ones. As an AromaTouch™ advocate, it’s an empowering tool you can use to
help the people around you. No matter what someone is going through, the power
of caring touch—combined with essential oils—offers connection and gentle
nourishment to the soul.

You may feel intimidated as you begin this course, but I want to assure you that the
benefits of the AromaTouch Technique™ can be delivered equally well by novice
essential oil enthusiasts, professional health practitioners and everyone in between.
This technique can be a wonderful tool as you bring
your message of hope and empowerment to the world.

THE PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE

AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
Let’s dive a little deeper into the purpose and
importance of the AromaTouch Technique™. dōTERRA
has always focused on essential oil education. When
the company first started, many had questions about
how to use essential oils—and still do! While some of us
may know quite a lot about essential oils from years of
using them, anyone who’s new to essential oils always
has questions! “How do I use them? What do I use them for?” So from the beginning,
dōTERRA placed emphasis on providing an abundance of helpful, high-quality essential
oil education.

With this in mind, here are some reasons why the AromaTouch Technique™ is important,
starting with the combination of physical and emotional components—both aroma
and touch—providing more powerful and holistic benefits. You’ll learn more about
this in the course. True wellness has physical and emotional components to it and the
AromaTouch Technique™ embraces this reality. Research and studies have helped—and
continue to help—us understand these benefits better.

Building on this truth, the AromaTouch Technique™ can help people form deep
connections. It’s an expression of love and caring, as well as an opportunity to help
others feel better and use essential oils effectively. It’s important to note that this is
true for both the giver and the receiver! This technique can create truly meaningful
experiences for all participants.

Why is learning the AromaTouch Technique™ important to you?

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 WHY SHOULD YOU LEARN THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™?
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Why should you learn the AromaTouch Technique™? The technique helps fill a basic
need we all have: to feel loved and cared for, as well as to love and care for others.
In a world where we’re so isolated, the AromaTouch Technique™ promotes deep,
meaningful connections for both the giver and receiver. For each participant, it can
require some vulnerability, which ultimately strengthens the power and benefits of
the technique.

People have a deep need to know they’re a part of something and the AromaTouch
Technique™ transcends language, culture and other differences, going to the root of
connection: touch.

The AromaTouch Technique™ is one of the most important cultural elements we have
at dōTERRA. It’s what we’re all about. It’s the gateway for individuals to discover and
understand what dōTERRA truly is.

I have full confidence that the AromaTouch Technique™ will improve your experience
with essential oils. Remember, the real power of the technique comes when you use
it to help others. So once you finish the course, I challenge you to schedule three
AromaTouch Technique™ appointments within a week after your certification. While that
may seem like an intimidating goal right now, I assure you that this course will teach
you what you need to know to feel confident in performing this incredible technique.
You’ll feel empowered, knowing you have the skills and knowledge to make a positive
impact in the lives of those you love.

Let’s get started!

COURSE OVERVIEW

Before diving into the components of the AromaTouch Technique™, you should know a
few things. First, you’re here to learn how to perform the official dōTERRA AromaTouch
Technique™. Out in the field, there might be adaptations of the technique; however, in
this training, you’ll learn the proper way to use it. When you’re finished with this online
certification, you’ll be able to effortlessly and confidently practice the AromaTouch
Technique™ and help others maximise the benefits of their essential oils.

In the course, we’ll cover topics like the science of touch, how AromaTouch™ impacts
everyday wellness, why the AromaTouch Technique™ is good for your family, how
to master the technique and more. Whether someone has never used essential oils
before or is practically an expert, the AromaTouch Technique™ allows anyone to take
advantage of the benefits of essential oils and truly use them how they’re meant to be.

By completing this course, you won’t have to guess at the best ways of using essential
oils on the body—you’ll be able to confidently apply essential oils with an effective
method. When you complete your certification in the AromaTouch Technique™, you
can become a certified AromaTouch™ Advocate.

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SCIENCE OF AROMA
HOW AROMA IMPACTS THE BODY AND BRAIN

One of the most well-studied areas of aroma

research is the effect of smell on recollection.
The Limbic System
Smell receptors, located on the upper surface
of the nasal cavity, make direct links with the
brain’s limbic system. This close connection
between aroma and past experiences
becomes obvious in everyday life, as certain
odours trigger memories, specific sensations,
or even emotions.
Hypothalamus

Intriguing new research has helped us

recognise that the benefits of aroma extend
even further. In addition to influencing the
limbic region, olfactory centres are also
intricately linked with the hypothalamus—an
area of the brain sometimes nicknamed the
visceral control centre. The hypothalamus exerts its powerful influence by interacting
directly with the pituitary gland, or master gland, located in the brain. The pituitary
gland secretes hormones involved in regulating blood pressure, hunger and thirst
signals, thyroid function, sleep cycles, production of sexual hormones and memory,
among other things. Because of the direct link of the olfactory system to this area of the
brain, aroma becomes a powerful influence.

Essential oils can be applied in many ways, but daily exposure to their aromas provides
unique and significant support.

How have you seen aroma impact your body and brain?

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 SCIENCE OF TOUCH
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GENERAL FACTS ABOUT TOUCH

The AromaTouch Technique™ is all about creating emotional connection through touch.
Touch is central to the human experience. Tactile communication is the first form we
learn. We begin receiving tactile signals in the womb and touch plays a critical role in
parent-child relationships before verbal communication is possible. It is, in essence, the
first sense we acquire.

But how exactly does the sense of touch work? The simplest explanation is that your
skin contains thousands of special nerve cells called touch receptors that recognise
sensations like temperature, pressure and movement. This is what gives you your
sense of touch. Thanks to these receptors, you can tell if something is smooth, soft,
warm, cold, stiff, dry, wet, bumpy or rough.
There are two general types of touch receptors:
mechanoreceptors and thermoreceptors.

Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical

energy. Sensations like gravity, pressure,
pain, vibrations, movement and even
sound are recognised by different kinds of
mechanoreceptors. Mechanoreceptors give you
Touch Receptors the ability to ‘see’ with your sense of touch.

Thermoreceptors respond to changes in

temperature and allow you to know if you’re
experiencing hot or cold.
The sense of touch is complex and fascinating. Perhaps even more fascinating is the
impact it has on how we communicate.

From what you’ve just learned about the science of touch, what stands out the most
to you?

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TOUCH AND COMMUNICATION

In recent studies, researchers have shown how

powerful touch is in emotional communication,
finding it’s nearly as effective as words and facial
cues. Touch can communicate multiple emotions—
love, gratitude, sympathy, fear, anger and more—
with incredible accuracy. Additionally, touch can
convey the tone of emotion, whether positive or
negative, intense or subtle and so on, and it may
allow for precise differentiation between types of
emotion.

Incredibly, this effect isn’t limited to loved ones. Another study found that touch
communicates emotion almost as effectively between strangers.

While our understanding of the mechanisms involved with touch and emotional
messaging is still limited, we do know it can be more effective than even verbal
communication when it comes to strengthening existing bonds and developing
new ones.

How have you seen touch affect your communication with others?

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 TOUCH AND THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
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Along with the emotional component, gentle touch can also influence physiological
responses in ways other communication methods simply can’t. Unlike massage—which
involves powerful hand movements focused on things like breaking down muscular
adhesions, stimulating the central nervous system, aiding recovery and so on—the
gentleness of the AromaTouch Technique™ offers a different spectrum of benefits.

Tender touch provides stress-relieving effects for the body, triggering the almost
instantaneous release of oxytocin, which is often referred to as the love or hug
hormone. What’s almost more incredible is the person initiating the contact can
experience the same response as the person receiving it.

Touch is used in the AromaTouch Technique™ to unlock incredible benefits for the mind
and body. From the emotional connection it helps to create, to the release of oxytocin,
the light and consistent touch in the technique creates a powerful experience for the
person giving the AromaTouch Technique™, as well as the person receiving it.

As part of your AromaTouch Technique™ training, you’ll learn how to harness the power
of touch to help the people you love experience incredible full-body benefits.

Now that you see just how important touch is to the AromaTouch Technique™, let’s take
a closer look at some extra benefits.

FUN FACTS ABOUT TOUCH

When The
experienced AromaTouch
regularly, the right Technique™ uses
kind of touch is
Touch is the first light, consistent
associated with higher
sense we develop oxytocin levels, as well touch, which creates a
when we’re born. as lower blood beneficial response in
pressure and  the giver and
heart rate. recipient.

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 THE SYNERGY OF
AROMA AND TOUCH
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE
AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™?

Many people ask who can benefit from the

AromaTouch Technique™ and the answer is
simple: everyone! Why? We all encounter
moments of stress daily – such as getting
cut off by a car when driving, having a busy
work schedule or dealing with a disease –
this tense feeling is unavoidable.

You’ve surely felt the effects of stressful

moments, but what you may not have
realised is that your body reacts both
physically and emotionally. A common way
the body reacts emotionally to this feeling
is through the activation of the limbic
system. A chemical reaction originates in the
hypothalamus and can lead to feelings of
frustration, apprehension or other related emotions. One of the many ways your body
can react physically to periods of stress is fight or flight, triggered by the release of
adrenaline and cortisol. Both kinds of reactions, emotional and physical, might even
occur simultaneously.

Physical and emotional reactions are intrinsically linked. They frequently affect one
another. This explains why your emotional state can impact how you feel physically or
vice versa.

Who do you think can benefit from receiving the AromaTouch Technique™?

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 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™?
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When your body is functioning at an optimal level of health and you encounter times
of stress, you can mindfully respond rather than instinctively react. Doing so helps you
to stabilise more quickly and efficiently. Sometimes, however, the body is caught in a
cycle of unrest, where it continues repeatedly reacting to moments of stress, leading
to negative outcomes. These negative outcomes are the result of something we call
systemic constants.

Systemic constants can be an underlying

reason for a decline in health. The
AromaTouch Technique™ benefits the body
by bringing it into a more consistent state
of homeostasis, addressing the systemic
constants that perpetuate the cycle of unrest.

This is what makes the AromaTouch

Technique™ so powerful. No matter what
you’re going through—whether it’s emotional
challenges, physical difficulties, or both—the
AromaTouch Technique™ helps address all
the systemic constants to break the cycle
of unrest and bring you back to a state of
resilience and adaptability.

The use of essential oils and the connection we create through the AromaTouch
Technique™ provides profound emotional benefits. Also, the rhythmic, soothing touch
of the technique—combined with the individual benefits from the topical application
of each essential oil—improve physical health. While aroma and touch each offer
benefits, it’s the synergy of them together that help make the systemic constants more
manageable, in turn improving overall wellbeing. Stress levels are lowered and the
body is supported, bringing you to a more consistent state of homeostasis.

How does the AromaTouch Technique™ with its synergy of aroma and touch help address
stress and systemic constants?

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AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
ESSENTIAL OILS
IMPORTANCE OF USING CPTG™ ESSENTIAL OILS

Now that we’ve looked at the science of aroma, touch and their synergy, let’s discuss
the essential oils that are part of the AromaTouch Technique™. This technique uses
eight essential oils, sorted into four categories: relaxing, supportive, soothing and
invigorating. These different types of essential oils harmoniously work together to
produce a powerful experience.

The products used in the technique are specifically selected for their aromas and
desired outcomes. Through their aromas and soothing topical application, the essential
oils and the AromaTouch Technique™ together provide emotional and physical
benefits. As the essential oils are layered on the body, their combined aromas create
an extraordinary experience. The AromaTouch Technique™ includes essential oils from
each of the descriptive families: herb and grass, citrus, mint, spice, tree and floral.
These aromas come together to tell a complete story and help bring the body back to a
state of homeostasis.

This is why the AromaTouch Technique™ is always performed using dōTERRA CPTG
Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils. Dr. Hill did extensive research on which oils
should be included and applying these hand-picked oils in the correct order is vital to
the success of the technique. Since adding additional oils, substituting oils, or altering
the order that the oils are applied can change the intended benefits, we do not approve
of any adjustments to the AromaTouch Technique™.

Why is using CPTG™ Essential Oils important to you?

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 RELAXING ESSENTIAL OILS: dōTERRA BALANCE™ AND LAVENDER
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The AromaTouch Technique™ starts off strong with relaxing essential oils: dōTERRA
Balance™ and Lavender. Remember, the goal of the technique is to break the cycle
of unrest and bring the body back to a state of resilience and adaptability. When
combined with soothing, rhythmic touch, dōTERRA Balance™ enhances the connection
between the giver and receiver, whilst Lavender helps to calm the mind and body. This
can help the person receiving the technique release periods of stress and respond to
stressors in a healthier way.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the specific benefits that dōTERRA Balance™ brings to
the AromaTouch Technique™.

dōTERRA Balance™
Creating a connection between the giver and receiver of the AromaTouch
Technique™ is necessary to ensure success. Without trust and comfort,
as well as ease in the environment, the person receiving the technique
will find it difficult to completely relax and enjoy the technique’s
benefits. That’s why dōTERRA Balance™ is such an important part of
the AromaTouch Technique™. Whether you’re providing the technique
to a stranger or a family member, dōTERRA Balance™ can enhance
and develop a trusting connection with its calming, grounding aroma. This oil blend
contributes to the relaxed setting necessary to experience the fullest benefits of
the technique.

dōTERRA Balance™ is a powerful combination of Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue

Tansy and Blue Chamomile. Its floral, woody scent provides an excellent base for other
essential oil aromas to build on.

Lavender
In the AromaTouch Technique™, dōTERRA Balance™ enhances the
connection and begins the relaxation process, while Lavender works to
ease the recipient into full relaxation. When using Lavender as part of
the AromaTouch Technique™, you may notice the recipient begin taking
deeper breaths and settling into a calmer state that prepares him or her
for the rest of the technique. The rhythmic motions of the technique,
which you’ll learn more about later, enhance this soothing effect.

Lavender is a powerful essential oil because of its chemical composition. The main
chemical components of Lavender are linalool, an alcohol, and linalyl acetate, an ester.
These compounds typically characterise calming aromas.

Lavender’s aroma is potent on its own, but as each essential oil is applied to the body,
you’ll begin recognising the synergy of the aromas. When each product is used in
succession, the overall scent takes on unique and distinct characteristics.

Why are Lavender and dōTERRA Balance™ included in the AromaTouch Technique™?

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SUPPORTIVE ESSENTIAL OILS: TEA TREE AND ON GUARD™

Now that the foundation of relaxation is set with the combination of touch and essential
oils, the focus can turn to bringing the body back to that desired state of support and
resilience. To accomplish this, use Tea Tree and On Guard™, which were chosen for their
ability to fortify the body.

Tea Tree
Tea Tree is the perfect essential oil to transition from relaxing to
supporting essential oils. Its herbaceous scent supports the relaxing
atmosphere, while its purifying properties begin their work on the body.
Tea Tree also provides a comforting, warming sensation when applied
topically.

With its unique aroma, Dr. Hill debated whether Tea Tree should be
included in the AromaTouch Technique™. However, he discovered that this powerful
essential oil complemented the process and enhanced the technique’s benefits.

On Guard™
Once the recipient has experienced the purifying benefits of Tea Tree, it’s
time for a favourite go-to oil blend: On Guard™. On Guard™ is packed with
essential oils from a variety of oil families. When you look at the chemistry
of this oil blend, you see a myriad of chemical constituents, including
aldehydes, phenols and alcohols. Each of these constituents offers
support in special ways, making the AromaTouch Technique™ even more
versatile. In a way, On Guard™ helps tailor the technique to the recipient’s
needs. Of all the essential oils that were handpicked for the AromaTouch Technique™,
On Guard™ was the one that Dr. Hill was immediately sure of.

Why are Tea Tree and On Guard™ included in the AromaTouch Technique™?

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 SOOTHING ESSENTIAL OILS: AROMATOUCH™ AND DEEP BLUE™
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The next two essential oils in the lineup are powerful when it comes to soothing
sensations: AromaTouch™ and Deep Blue™. Both essential oils help soothe muscles and
bring the body one step closer to that desired state of adaptability.

AromaTouch™
The technique builds on the relaxing and supportive essential oils with
soothing ones, starting with AromaTouch™. This oil blend, as part of
the AromaTouch Technique™ process, is special because it continues
relaxation benefits, while also lessening tension in the body. The
AromaTouch™ Massage Blend and the AromaTouch Technique™ have
the amazing ability to promote circulation in the body. The tissues
relax and become more malleable, getting them ready to receive the Deep Blue™
Soothing Blend.

This oil blend has natural products from almost every oil family, including Cypress,
Peppermint, Marjoram, Basil, Grapefruit and Lavender, making it incredibly unique.
While the combination of essential oils may not seem like an obvious match to most
people, it’s the only oil blend that Dr. Hill has never altered or adjusted since its initial
creation—it’s just that impressive.

Deep Blue™
To complete the soothing portion of the AromaTouch Technique™, we
introduce the wonderful Deep Blue™ blend. While the AromaTouch™
Massage Blend supports the natural flow of the body, the Deep Blue™
Soothing Blend provides a cooling sensation and comfort to the skin,
which makes these two the perfect pairing.

Deep Blue™ has three purposes in the technique. First, it uses Camphor and
Peppermint essential oils in a way that’s incredibly soothing. Second, Blue Tansy and
Blue Chamomile are hugely comforting to the body. And third, Helichrysum
and Ylang Ylang are highly supportive to the skin. By soothing, comforting and
supporting targeted areas, Deep Blue™—as part of the AromaTouch Technique™—
helps lessen tension in the body, getting you closer to the desired state of adaptability
and resilience.

Why are AromaTouch™ and Deep Blue™ included in the AromaTouch Technique™?

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INVIGORATING ESSENTIAL OILS: WILD ORANGE AND PEPPERMINT

Throughout the AromaTouch Technique™, we’ve been working to get the body back
to a state where it can respond to moments of stress in a healthy way by promoting
relaxation, offering support and encouraging a decrease in tension. Now, it’s time for
the culmination of the technique: bringing emotional and physical harmony to the body.

These two essential oils are used at the close of the AromaTouch Technique™ to help
re-energise and invigorate the body. After using Wild Orange and Peppermint, some
of you will feel ready to take on the world, while others will feel calm and peaceful.
It’s incredible that, depending on what’s needed, essential oils can produce different
results.

Wild Orange
Many reasons exist for choosing to include Wild Orange as part of the
AromaTouch Technique™, but one of the main ones has to do with the
fourth systemic constant: a lack of homeostasis. To help get the body
back to a more consistent state of homeostasis, Dr. Hill chose
Wild Orange primarily for its aroma. The uplifting aroma of Wild Orange
essential oil helps promote an atmosphere of energy, spontaneity and joy.
Though other citrus oils could have been chosen, Dr. Hill believed that
Wild Orange’s stronger, brighter aroma set it apart.

Wild Orange—with its inclusion in the AromaTouch Technique™—awakens the body,

making it the perfect product for re-energising without interfering with the calming
effects of the technique.

Peppermint
The impressive thing about pairing Wild Orange and Peppermint is that
while both essential oils—as part of the AromaTouch Technique™—help
to reinvigorate the body, they do so in their own unique ways. We know
the aroma of Wild Orange is light and uplifting. The aroma of Peppermint,
however, is crisp, cool and refreshing. When the two combine, we see just
how many benefits they provide as a unique conclusion of this technique.

Peppermint essential oil is found in two of the oil blends used in the AromaTouch
Technique™—Deep Blue™ and AromaTouch™—so why include the single oil?
Peppermint works within these two blends to help them accomplish their purposes,
while on its own Peppermint creates a highly invigorating and re-energising
atmosphere. After the soothing step of the AromaTouch Technique™, it’s important to
include essential oils that help create an invigorating environment without disrupting the
process, and Peppermint, when layered with Wild Orange, helps accomplish just that.

Why are Wild Orange and Peppermint included in the AromaTouch Technique™?

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 Fractionated Coconut Oil
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While not an official part of the AromaTouch Technique™, Fractionated

Coconut Oil can be used in certain circumstances. If you decide to use
a carrier oil, it must be of the highest quality, which is why Fractionated
Coconut Oil is your best choice. It provides all the benefits of a carrier
oil without altering the synergy created by the other eight AromaTouch™
essential oils. You’ll learn more about using Fractionated Coconut Oil with the
technique later in the course.

Each of these eight essential oils is incredible in its own right, but when
combined and applied in their specific order, they help guide the body
through the powerful restorative process of the AromaTouch Technique™.
Now that you know more about these products and why they were selected
for the technique, we’ll explore the movements of the AromaTouch
Technique™.

What are the benefits of including Fractionated Coconut Oil in the AromaTouch
Technique™?

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CONNECTING THROUGH MOVEMENT
IN THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
With a solid understanding of the reasons why each of the eight essential oils were
chosen for the AromaTouch Technique™, it’s time to learn more about the type of touch
used in the technique, the importance of rhythm in the movements and the areas of the
body that the technique works through. Let’s get started!

CONFIDENT CONTACT

The type of touch used in the AromaTouch

Technique™ is as important as the actual
movements. It’s crucial to note that this
technique isn’t a massage, meaning it
doesn’t employ that type of touch
(deep pressure at precise points or
held positions).

With the AromaTouch Technique™, the

type of touch you’re looking for is a
combination of controlled contact with
light pressure—meaning you aren’t going
deeper into the tissues than the superficial
layers of the skin. We refer to this type of touch as ‘confident contact’. One of the primary
benefits of the technique is its ability to affect the entire body. Confident contact excites
the tissues across the body, increases blood flow and promotes neurological response.
When this type of touch is used, you can access the whole-body benefits of the
AromaTouch Technique™.

What is 'confident contact'?

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 THE IMPORTANCE OF RHYTHM
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The human body needs exact rhythms. Circadian, diurnal, ultradian and infradian
rhythms affect your body all the time. Biological rhythms help deal with changes
in functions and body chemicals. These rhythms affect us physically, mentally and
emotionally. They regulate functions such as sleep, appetite, body temperature, blood
pressure and daily performance.

The AromaTouch Technique™ uses rhythm to help re-establish homeostasis and two
crucial building blocks will help you achieve the AromaTouch™ rhythm: patterns of
movement and patterns of application.

Movements performed during the technique

follow the same pattern; they start at the
centre of the body and work their way
outward. For example, with some of the
movements, you begin at the base of the
sacrum and work toward the base of the skull.
With other movements, you start at the spine
and progress to the sides of the body. This
pattern also applies to the movements you
use on the feet. One movement starts at the
heel and works toward the ball of the foot and
others begin at the big toe and move outward
to the little toe. This consistent pattern of movement in one direction helps establish
the rhythm of the AromaTouch Technique™.

Additionally, the technique uses a pattern of application to maintain rhythm, referring to

the way that the essential oils are applied. Throughout the technique, you’ll introduce each
essential oil in the same way. This creates consistency and predictability, which helps the
recipient of the technique remain focused on his or her personal journey of healing.

The result of these patterns of movement and application is proper pace and flow, which
are essential to the AromaTouch™ rhythm. While completing the patterns of movement and
application, use both hands in synchronised motions, remaining even and consistent. Steady
pace is cultivated through each movement, adding to the perpetual flow of the technique.

The rhythm, created in the technique through the patterns of movement and
application, leads to proper pace and flow, helping the recipient access whole-body
benefits. That’s why each of the movements performed in the AromaTouch Technique™
focuses on establishing and maintaining rhythm. Touch alone has been shown to
improve heart rate and blood pressure; by adding rhythm to the mix, the technique’s
recipient can experience exponential benefits to bodily function. Without this unique
rhythm, the relaxation benefits and technique as a whole can be altered. The rhythm
of the AromaTouch Technique™ needs to be even and consistent to help the body get
back to homeostasis.

Why is rhythm so important to the AromaTouch Technique™?

NOTES:

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ZONES IN THE BODY

The human body is spectacular. It’s an intricate system of neurological and physiological
connections, all focused on keeping you healthy and functioning at the optimal level.
Think of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, immune, renal and muscular
systems as part of a connection of signals and responses to stimuli and information.

Communication within these systems happens naturally through physiological activity.

However, there are many ways in which you can stimulate physiological responses
through the systems. You may be familiar with some of them, including acupressure,
acupuncture and reflexology. What they all have in common is that they stimulate an
energetic movement within the body.

With the AromaTouch Technique™, this is best accomplished by working in what we’ll
refer to as zones—or whole-body meridians. The body can be divided into five zones
that fall on both sides, starting with Zone 1, which encompasses the spine and moving
out to Zone 5, which includes the edges of the body. Work through these zones to tap
into the natural energy flow of the body and bring it back to homeostasis.

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

What’s intriguing about the zones is even when you’re working on one area of the body
in a zone—for example, the back or the feet—it can impact the body in the entirety
of that zone. That’s why the rhythmic movements, combined with confident contact
in these zones, can create a whole-body effect. While the technique is focused on
application through the back or the feet, the recipient can experience an overall feeling
of wellness throughout the entirety of his or her being.

NOTES:
 ZONES AND REGIONS IN THE FEET
™

When working through the feet in the AromaTouch Technique™, you’ll use both
zones and regions. Zone 1 of the foot starts at the heel and flows downward to
the big toe. The following zones do the same, progressing outward to Zone 5,
which ends at the little toe.

The foot can also be divided into three regions. Region 1 includes the heel,
Region 2 encompasses the arch and Region 3 covers the ball of the foot.

Using these zones and regions as focus points helps ensure the foot is
properly stimulated, which in turn contributes to the overall relaxation and
wellness benefits to the body.

Now that we’ve established the importance of confident contact and

rhythmic movement, as well as how focus areas of the AromaTouch
Technique™ are vital to its success, you’re ready to learn more about how
each movement is performed.

What does working with specific zones of the body allow the AromaTouch
Technique™ to do for the recipient?

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AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
MOVEMENTS
The AromaTouch Technique™ uses 10 different movements. We’ll go through each of these
movements individually before explaining the order in which they should be performed.

OIL INTRODUCTION

Each time you use a new essential oil as part of

the technique, you’ll apply it to the back in the
same way.

The Oil Introduction is important, because it’s

an introduction to each individual essential oil,
as well as to the giver’s touch. The soothing
touch of this movement activates the body and
helps it absorb the essential oil into the tissues. It also establishes rhythm, allowing the
recipient to relax and enjoy the process.

The beginning movements of the AromaTouch Technique™ encourage the recipient to

get into the right mindset and prepare for the rest of the technique.

To perform the Oil Introduction movement, first stand to the side of the recipient.
Starting at the sacrum (just below the base of the spine), apply three to five drops of
essential oil along the length of the spine. Though, when you apply Wild Orange and
Peppermint, only use one to two drops.

Starting with the hand closest to the feet, evenly distribute the essential oil by sliding
the pads of your fingers lightly up the spine at the same time with both hands. The hand
that begins will be under the hand that follows—essentially hand over hand—continuing
to maintain contact with the recipient. Always flow in the same direction—from the base
of the spine to the base of the head.

At certain stages in the technique, you’ll introduce essential oils to the recipient’s feet.
To do this, you’ll move to the feet, being sure to remain in contact with the recipient.

Start by placing your hand, palm up, in the curve of the foot’s arch. Add one to two
drops of Wild Orange to the palm of your hand and apply a light, even coating to the
bottom of the foot, while using the other hand to remain in full contact at the same
time. Then repeat this process with one to two drops of Peppermint.

NOTES:
 THREE CLOCKWISE PALM CIRCLES
™

The AromaTouch Technique™ starts and ends with Three Clockwise Palm Circles over
the heart that transition into the cranial sacral hold. This initiates connection at the
beginning and end of the technique. The Three Clockwise Palm Circles are part of the
technique because they help put the giver in the right frame of mind so they give the
best AromaTouch Technique™ possible. It also allows the recipient to feel confident,
comfortable and relaxed so they’re ready to receive all the benefits that the technique
has to offer.

To complete this movement, place both hands on the recipient’s back over the heart
area, with your thumbs and forefingers touching. In one fluid motion, perform Three
Clockwise Palm Circles, using light confident contact.

Next, you’ll perform the cranial sacral hold. Pause in this position momentarily and then
simultaneously slide your palms in opposite directions along the length of the spine
without lifting your palms from the back. Rest one palm on the base of the head, with
the thumb placed on the bump on the back of the head and one palm on the base of
the spine. Stay in this position for three to five deep breaths, allowing connection and
trust to build before moving on.

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ALTERNATING PALM SLIDE

Alternating Palm Slide is a simple yet powerful movement that’s used throughout the
AromaTouch Technique™. The movement stimulates blood flow through rhythm and full
contact, as well as whole-body neurological activity and helps to promote the absorption
of the essential oils. These benefits make this movement a crucial part of the technique
as a whole.

To perform this movement, stand at the recipient’s side and place both hands, palms
down, on the side of the back opposite you. Keep your palms close to the spine, with
your fingers pointing away from you.

This movement is perpendicular to the spine. Both hands stay parallel to each other.
Alternate sliding one hand after the other. They shouldn’t contour with the body.

Starting at the sacrum with the hand closest to the feet, slide the palm lightly away from
the spine and toward the recipient’s arm. If your hands stop moving forward while doing
this, you’re using too much pressure. Continue the same motion with the other palm
and move slowly up the back, alternating hands. Keep in mind that the hand closest to
the head should always be in front of the other in this movement. Continue this sliding
motion until you reach the start of the crown of the head.

During the last palm slide of your third rotation, walk your feet to the other side of the
body so you can smoothly move into the palm slide on the other side of the back with
your free hand. Repeat the three rotations on the opposite side.

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 FIVE-ZONE ACTIVATION
™

Five-Zone Activation is a movement that’s used several times in the AromaTouch

Technique™ to establish overall wellness for the body through the zones discussed earlier.
Working through the five zones with multiple essential oils—including Lavender, Tea Tree,
On Guard™, AromaTouch™ and Deep Blue™—helps activate the body and create a feeling
of overall wellness through a whole-body response without having to work through each
individual part of the body. Five-Zone Activation targets several focal points but gives you
the ability to activate that entire zone, along with the bodily systems and functions that
exist there.

To start this movement, stand at the recipient’s head and place both hands parallel to
each other on either side of the spine in Zone 1, with your fingertips at the sacrum.

Pull your hands simultaneously toward the head with confident contact, continuing
through the neck to the top of the head. The right amount of pressure during this
movement would be just the weight of your hands. Once you reach the neck, spread
out your fingers on the head to encompass all five zones. Cease this motion once your
wrists hit the table or bed.

Return your hands, one at a time, to the base of the spine and Zone 2 and then pull
your hands up vertically along Zone 2 toward the head. Remember, this zone starts out
parallel to Zone 1, but only a little farther outward by the arms.

Pull the hands toward the head, again with confident contact. But this time, once your
hands have reached the shoulders, turn your fingers toward each other until they’re
parallel with each other and then pull them out along the shoulder until you reach the
joint.

Rotate your hands around the shoulder joint and cup your fingers underneath the
recipient’s shoulder. Pull back through the neck to the top of the head. Don’t forget to
spread your fingers out once you hit the neck to encompass all five zones on the head
until you reach the stopping point.

Repeat this for Zones 3, 4 and 5, moving your hands out farther accordingly.

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AURICULAR TENSION REDUCTION

Different locations on the body have contact points that can help you connect with all
body systems and functions. The ear is one of those locations. Auricular Tension Reduction
movement not only promotes deeper relaxation, but it also prepares the body for
everything else you’ll do in the technique to stimulate the body as a whole. This movement
is only performed one time—after dōTERRA Balance™ and Lavender have been applied.

To begin this movement, stand at the head and lightly grip each earlobe between your
thumb and forefinger. Gently work your forefingers in a circular motion toward your body
along the outer rim of the ear, keeping the thumb still for support, from the bottom of the
earlobe to the top.

Take your time to methodically work through the entire outer rim of the ear in order to
increase the benefits of relaxation.

When you reach the top of the ear, slide your thumb, gently pressing along the back of
the ear and returning to the lobe. Repeat this movement two more times.
 THUMB WALK
™

Thumb Walk is designed to have a focused impact on Zone 1, which is considered the
master zone of the body, encompassing the spine. The isolated stimulation in this zone
increases the potential for a healthy response. Using this movement after applying On
Guard™ and Deep Blue™ finalises the effort you’ve made with supportive and soothing
essential oils.

First, stand to the side of the recipient, with your body facing toward his or her head
and place your thumbs on either side of the spine in the depression between the
muscle tissue and spinal column at the bottom of the spine. Be careful to not come in
direct contact with the spinal column, as this area can be sensitive and cause minor
discomfort, distracting from the relaxation you’re aiming to achieve.

Alternate your thumbs one after the other, a clockwise motion with your right thumb
and an anticlockwise motion with your left thumb, up the spine. Gradually move in this
consistent rhythm up each side of the spine, from its base to the base of the head. You
can use the bump on the back of the head, the occipital protuberance, as the reference
point for the head’s base. Apply light pressure through the pads of your thumbs.

As you perform the Thumb Walk movement, focusing on Zone 1, you’re methodically
working from the parasympathetic connections at the base of the sacrum to the
connections at the base of the head, helping return the body to its proper rhythm.

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THREE-REGION FOOT ACTIVATION

With the final two essential oils of the technique, Wild Orange and Peppermint, you’ll
focus on the bottoms of the feet. To prepare the feet, use Three-Region Foot Activation.
The soles of the feet contain over 7,000 nerve endings in each foot, which is more per
square centimetre than any other part of the body. The foot’s tissues are stimulated with
the Three-Region Foot Activation movement, creating neurological responses and other
responses, in the body.

To perform this movement, hold a foot in both hands, with your thumbs at the top of the heel.

In Region 1, make alternating outward circular motions with your thumbs, pressing lightly
in a zigzag pattern across the region, ensuring thorough work until you get to Region
2. This movement should be slow and precise. A good indicator of enough movement
through each region is making three to four zigzags.

Work through Regions 2 and 3, repeating the same movements. Stop on the ball of the
foot, right before you reach the toes.

2 3
 FIVE-ZONE FOOT ACTIVATION
™

After the Three-Region Foot Activation movement has been completed, you’ll transition
to Five-Zone Foot Activation to stimulate the zones on the feet with a more specific and
purposeful movement. This is the only movement in the entire technique that requires
localised pressure as you continue rhythmic and repetitive movement. Like the Five-
Zone Activation movement, Five-Zone Foot Activation contributes to the entire body
feeling whole, but through a more focused application.

To complete this movement, place both thumbs in Zone 1 on the heel.

Choose a lead thumb and a following thumb for this movement. In a stepping motion,
move your thumbs down Zone 1 toward the tip of the toe, using light pinpoint pressure.
These pinpoint steps down the zone should be in small increments. To have a positive
impact on the zone, you should make approximately 15–20 pinpoint steps with each
thumb before you move to the next zone. Once you’ve reached the tip of the toe, you’ll
hold one thumb in the current zone and move the other to the start of the next zone,
then match. Be sure the following thumb is always behind the lead thumb.

It’s important not to rush this step. Five-Zone Foot Activation is the culmination of the work
you’ve done in the five zones. Take the time to rhythmically work through each zone,
as this movement can produce the powerful benefits you’re aiming to achieve with the
AromaTouch Technique™.

Repeat this movement for Zone 2 through Zone 5 of the foot, one time in each zone.

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1

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3 4
1

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3 4
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FIVE-ZONE TISSUE PULL

The Five-Zone Tissue Pull movement is the last step in the foot portion of the technique
before transitioning to the back.

Beginning in Zone 1, grip the recipient’s foot with both hands and place your thumbs on
the heel. Rest your remaining fingers on the front side of the foot. Pull your first thumb
and the associated fingers from the heel through the toe. Then switch to the other hand.
Pull through that motion with a consistent rhythm and then switch back to the first hand.
Perform this alternating movement three times before progressing to the next zone.
When you move to the next zone, don’t pause. Maintain the rhythm established with
Zone 1. Repeat this movement in the remaining zones.

As you pull through each zone, maintain contact from the heel through the front of the
foot. As the feet are smaller than the back, maintaining contact in this way helps increase
the amount of tissue you’re connected to.
 LYMPHATIC MOVEMENT
™

Lastly, you activate lymph function at the end of the technique with Lymphatic
Movement. It’s important to stimulate lymphatic activity at the end of the technique to
help the body feel restored and continue responding positively once the AromaTouch
Technique™ has been completed.

Each of these movements brings something valuable to the AromaTouch Technique™.

If you feel like you need a little more practice, don’t hesitate to rewatch the
demonstrations. Once you feel comfortable, you can move on to the next section,
where we’ll present the technique in its entirety.

Lightly place the palms of your hands on the bottom of the recipient’s feet, with your
thumb and forefinger making a U shape to help you firmly grip the heel. Put your arms
in line with the recipient’s legs.

Slightly lift the recipient’s lower legs off the table and anchor your elbows into the
massage table or bed. Gently rock his or her body forward with a pushing motion and
then allow the body to naturally release back to you in order to stimulate lymphatic
movement. The recipient’s body should move no more than two inches back and forth.
Remember, this motion is gentle and shouldn’t jolt the body in any way. It needs to
be natural and calming, like the rest of the movements performed in the AromaTouch
Technique™.

Repeat this rhythmic, even-paced movement two to three times in 15-30 second
intervals.

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Draw and describe the Three Regions of the foot.

Draw and describe the Five Zones of the foot.

 Draw and describe the Five Zones of the back.
™

Draw and describe the Three Clockwise Palm Circles.

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Draw and describe the Oil Introduction.

Draw and describe the Alternating Palm Slide.

 Draw and describe the Five-Zone Activation.
™

Zone 1

Zone 2 Zone 3

Zone 4 Zone 5

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Draw and describe the Auricular Tension Reduction Movement.

Draw and describe the Thumb Walk.

 Draw and describe the Three-Region Foot Activation.
™

Draw and describe the Five-Zone Foot Activation.

Zone 1

Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

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 Draw and describe the Five-Zone Tissue Pull.

Zone 1

Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Draw and describe the Lymphatic Movement.

 THE FULL AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
™

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

In this section, we’ll go through the technique

in full and show you exactly how to perform it. But
first, here are 11 things to keep in mind before you
begin the AromaTouch Technique™!

1. Maintain Physical Contact

Always stay in physical contact with
the recipient from the beginning of the
technique to the end. Doing so will help
build a connection of trust and provide the
recipient with the best experience.

2. Hydrate
Provide the recipient of the technique with a bottle or cup of water so he or
she can be comfortable and hydrated.

3. Eliminate Distractions
Don’t let anything disrupt this relaxing process. Make sure phones are turned off
and avoid speaking to the recipient while providing the technique.

4. Create the Right Environment

Consider playing soft, relaxing music to create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Music
with a high tempo or upbeat rhythm can be disruptive. If you can lower the lights, this
can also help the recipient calm down quicker and with fewer distractions.

5. Keep the Recipient Comfortable

Have a sheet underneath the recipient and a warm blanket on his or her legs to
ensure comfort.

6. Have Easy Access to Essential Oils

Before you start the technique, ensure there’s a side table or an apron that
can hold the essential oils so you can apply them in sequence seamlessly.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to loosen or remove the caps from the bottles, so
you don’t need to open and close each bottle as you introduce the essential oils
during the steps of the technique.

7. Start on the Best Side

If you’re left-handed, consider that it may be easiest to start the technique on
the right side of the body and vice versa for those who are right-handed. This
allows you to maintain more control with your essential oil drops and start off
each movement with the hand you feel most confident with.

8. Adjust the Massage Table

If you’re using a massage table, check that the table is at the right height so
you’re not bending down or reaching up to the recipient’s body. Generally, the
right height for a massage table is just below your hip.

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9. Correctly Expose the Back
Know that modesty and relaxation are important factors in this technique. Once
the recipient feels comfortable on the massage table, you’ll need to make sure
the back is exposed down to the sacrum. A good indicator if you’re at the right
place is by looking for the sacral dimples toward the end of the spine.

Sacral Dimples

10. Don’t Change the Technique

Stick to what works. This technique is a powerful and unique experience. It
shouldn’t be changed or combined with any other procedures: using hot towels,
smelling essential oils directly from the bottle, or having a diffuser running.
This can cause someone to go from feeling great after the technique to feeling
overwhelmed. This technique uses the right movements and the right amount
of essential oil to achieve optimal results—adding anything can negatively affect
the overall experience.

11. Use Fractionated Coconut Oil Correctly

When sensitivity occurs or to facilitate ease of movement on the skin, use
Fractionated Coconut Oil. But before you apply Fractionated Coconut Oil to the
body, make sure to complete the movements of the essential oil step you’re on.
Simply put a few drops on the palm of your hand and then apply it directly to the
area of need.

NOTES:
 THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
™

Step 1: dōTERRA BALANCE™ Step 6: Deep Blue™

1. Begin with the Oil Introduction. Maintain 1. W
 ithout losing contact with the recipient,
contact with the recipient for the entire perform the Oil Introduction.
technique. 2. Do the Alternating Palm Slide.
2. Move into performing Three Clockwise 3. Perform the Five-Zone Activation.
Palm Circles. 4. Move to the Thumb Walk.
3. S pread your hands along the spine to the
crown and base of the sacrum. Hold for Step 7: Wild Orange and
three to five deep breaths before Peppermint (Feet)
moving on. 1. P
 erform the Oil Introduction (foot) while
maintaining contact. Apply Wild Orange
Step 2: Lavender first and then Peppermint.
1. W ithout losing contact with the recipient, 2. Begin the Three-Region Foot Activation.
perform the Oil Introduction. 3. Perform the Five-Zone Foot Activation.
2. Do the Alternating Palm Slide. 4. Move to the Five-Zone Tissue Pull.
3. Begin the Five-Zone Activation. 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the opposite foot.
4. Perform Auricular Tension Reduction.
Step 8: Wild Orange and
Step 3: Tea Tree Peppermint
1. Without losing contact with the recipient, 1. W ithout losing contact with the recipient,
perform the Oil Introduction. perform the Oil Introduction. Apply Wild
2. Move to the Alternating Palm Slide. Orange first and then Peppermint.
3. From the crown of the head, begin the 2. D o the Alternating Palm Slide on the side
Five-Zone Activation. of the back opposite of you.
3. Move to performing Three Clockwise Palm
Step 4: On Guard™ Circles on the same side you
1. W
 ithout losing contact with the recipient, started on at the beginning of the
perform the Oil Introduction. technique.
2. Do the Alternating Palm Slide.
3. Perform the Five-Zone Activation. Step 9:
4. Move to the Thumb Walk. 1. F
 inish by performing the Lymphatic
Movement two to three times or
Step 5: AromaTouch™ for about 15-30 seconds.
1. W
 ithout losing contact with the recipient,
perform the Oil Introduction.
2. Move to the Alternating Palm Slide.
3. Perform the Five-Zone Activation.

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THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™ STUDY
Since the AromaTouch Technique™ was created in 2009, providers and recipients of the
technique have expressed feelings of reduced moments of stress, increased relaxation
and improved sense of wellbeing. In 2018, the dōTERRA Science team decided to put it
to the test. Literally.

What Was the Purpose of the Study?

We wanted to explore the immediate and lasting benefits of the technique in a
systematic and controlled way. The AromaTouch Technique™ was designed to promote
homeostasis and relaxation, reduce moments of stress and support overall wellbeing,
so we created a study to measure and test biomarkers related to these areas.

How Did It Work?

When a clinical study or trial is performed, it’s important to make sure the results are
duplicable and significant. Care was taken to fulfil all the requirements of a legitimate
clinical study.

Here’s how the study worked: participants received the AromaTouch Technique™
two times a week for three weeks—administered by two alternating therapists. The
study included a control group, who received the AromaTouch Technique™ with only
Fractionated Coconut Oil and none of the eight selected essential oils. Researchers
took precautions, filling the room with the aroma of essential oils and putting bottles in
a visible place on the counter to ensure a placebo effect.

The non-control group received the full technique, using all eight AromaTouch
Technique™ essential oils.

What Was Measured?

To understand the effects of the technique, researchers measured heart rate,
blood pressure and mean arterial pressure. They also took saliva samples, which
were analysed for cortisol (a stress hormone) and other biomarkers of health. The
participants filled out a subjective questionnaire to indicate their current state of mind.
These measurements helped the researchers understand the effects the AromaTouch
Technique™ had on participants physically, mentally and emotionally.

What Were the Results?

Following this study, several significant benefits were found in the treatment group,
compared to the control group.

The treatment group—the group that received the full AromaTouch Technique™
with all eight essential oils—was found to have lower heart rates, lower self-reported
apprehension levels, lower tension markers and lower tension markers when compared
to the control group. Additionally, this group felt these effects even 24 hours later,
which shows that the AromaTouch Technique™ can provide prolonged support to
the body.

.
 This clinical study showed that AromaTouch Technique™ participants had, in fact,
™

experienced powerful benefits. With lowered negative health factors, it’s easy to see
how the AromaTouch Technique™ can help restore whole-body balance.

The following are the benefits experienced by those who received the full
AromaTouch Technique™ with essential oils compared to those who received the
technique with Fractionated Coconut Oil.

LOWER SELFREPORTED LOWER TENSION

LOWER HEART RATES LOWER STRESS MARKERS
APPREHENSION LEVELS MARKERS

Statistically significant findings include:

AFTER THE FIRST AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™ LONGTERM EFFECTS

LOWERED THREE TENSION

HEART RATE MARKERS

ONE STRESS ONE STRESS

MARKER MARKER

Read about the full study here. Please note the study is available in English only.

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THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
AND THE WELLNESS CHART

PROACTIVE

HEALTHCARE
HEALTH CARE

INFORMED SELF CARE

REDUCE
TOXICITY

REST & MANAGE STRESS

LIFESTYLE
MOVEMENT & METABOLISM

NUTRITION & DIGESTION

The dōTERRA Wellness Chart represents the various aspects that factor into living a
healthy lifestyle. As you can see, everything is built on a foundation of eating right.
Health begins with putting nutritious foods—the right kind of fuel—in your body. Next is
exercise. Building on eating right and exercise, you need to rest and manage moments
of stress. Getting plenty of deep, restful sleep is vital to optimal wellness and vitality.
After that is reducing toxicity. These four areas comprise the main components of a
healthy lifestyle. They’re the foundation upon which healthcare becomes truly life-
changing.

The last two levels of the Wellness Chart are informed self-care and proactive health
care. Informed self-care includes things you do to support yourself when you aren’t
feeling your best, while proactive medical care refers to the healthcare that happens
with your physician.

You may be wondering what this all has to do with the AromaTouch Technique™. The
technique actually directly impacts several sections of the Wellness Chart, including
resting and managing periods of stress, reducing toxic load and participating in
informed self-care. Let’s look at how understanding and implementing the AromaTouch
Technique™ can help you reach success in these key areas.
 Resting and Managing Moments of Stress
™

Remember at the beginning of the course when

we learned about the power of touch? We delved
into how touch can be useful for releasing oxytocin,
a stress-reducing hormone. Not only does the
AromaTouch Technique™ help you to manage
stressful feelings, but—as you’ll also remember—
the power of touch plays a major role in creating a
positive emotional response. Combining the touch of
the technique with the powerful benefits of Lavender
essential oil and dōTERRA Balance™ helps to break
the cycle of unrest. If you experience the technique
regularly, it’ll help you consistently lower your
moments of stress and maintain overall wellness.

Reducing Synthetic Exposure

We’re constantly exposed to toxins from a variety of sources, including our
environments, personal care products, household products and more. The
accumulation of these substances in the body is referred to as synthetic exposure.
While your body has built-in protections and filters to help you manage everyday
toxins, if your toxic load becomes too burdensome for your body to handle properly and
efficiently, it can effect your health.

With regular exposure to toxins, it’s important to support and develop the body’s
natural resilience. Taking the body through the whole process of the AromaTouch
Technique™ allows you to reach that desired resilience, combating toxicity and
its effects.

Informed Self-Care
When used in tandem with preventative care, the AromaTouch Technique™ can provide
lasting calming effects. The technique isn’t just meant to help the recipient feel calm,
peaceful and centred for only a few moments. The goal is to help anyone who receives
the technique to experience calming effects that reach beyond the session. With
relaxing, soothing and supporting essential oils and movements designed to reset the
body, the AromaTouch Technique™ serves as an effective way to focus on self-care,
helping to reset both body and mind, while also promoting long-lasting benefits

How does the AromaTouch Technique™ relate to the Wellness Chart?

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BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS WITH
THE AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE™
Live
Now that you’ve learned how to perform the AromaTouch Technique™, the science
behind it and the positive effects it can have on anyone, it’s time to discover the benefits
of using the technique in your day-to-day life. During this course, we’ve discussed how
the AromaTouch Technique™ is a positive experience for both the giver and the receiver.
As you make room for the technique in your wellness routine and the routines of those
you care for, you’ll notice significant changes. Who wouldn’t want these benefits for their
loved ones?

Once you witness the positive impact that the AromaTouch Technique™ has on the lives
of all it touches, you’ll feel increased confidence in your use of essential oils. You’ll also
feel empowered to lift the people around you with solutions and have the skills to show
exactly how to do it.

Using the AromaTouch Technique™ in Your Life

Like anything in life, you won’t perform the AromaTouch Technique™ regularly unless
you make time for it. Set aside time each week to both give and receive the technique.
When you’re scheduling time for the AromaTouch Technique™, ask yourself these
questions:
• Where will I perform (or receive) the technique?
• Do I have a dedicated space in my home that provides enough room?
Will it be quiet and uninterrupted?
• When will I perform (or receive) the technique?
• Did I give myself enough time to provide a proper technique?

Here are some ideas for how you can make the AromaTouch Technique™ a part of your
dōTERRA lifestyle:
• If you have children, assign each child a day of the week to receive the
AromaTouch Technique™.
• If you have a spouse or significant other, plan a day where you can give
the AromaTouch Technique™ to each other.
• Offer the technique to a friend who could benefit from it.

These ideas can help you start incorporating the technique into your life, but the
possibilities are endless. As you’re consistent in using and receiving the technique,
you’re sure to notice wonderful benefits for yourself and your loved ones.

How do you plan to use the AromaTouch Technique™ in your personal life?

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 Share
™

There’s power in sharing essential oils with others, which makes the AromaTouch
Technique™ an amazing way to share dōTERRA. The technique produces a culture
of caring for the people around us. It’s one of the most effective ways to introduce
someone to essential oils. It’s effective and safe, allowing you to use it with confidence.
The technique also provides an impactful essential oil experience that many have never
had before.

Sharing the AromaTouch Technique™ to Help Others

Here are some tips to help you get started sharing the AromaTouch Technique™ and
making a difference in the lives of others.
• S et a weekly goal for how many people you’d like to share the AromaTouch
Technique™ with. Doing this can help you be motivated and consistent.
• Take some time to identify people in your life that you feel could benefit from
the AromaTouch Technique™. Come up with a list of people you could contact
and then invite them to schedule an appointment with you.
• After you’ve given someone an AromaTouch Technique™, take a moment for
some quality time with them. You can use this time to answer any questions
they may have.

Sharing the AromaTouch Technique™ to Introduce dōTERRA

The AromaTouch Technique™ can also be an effective tool for introducing individuals to
dōTERRA. Here are some ideas for using the technique to introduce what dōTERRA has
to offer:
• Create gift certificates for a free AromaTouch Technique™ session and 15-minute
consultation. This will allow interested people to experience the power of
essential oils for themselves, while also giving you time to answer questions and
share more about dōTERRA.
• Post on your social media that you just learned an amazing way to use essential
oils and would like to practice the AromaTouch Technique™ for free on the
first five people who comment. You may be surprised at who’s interested in
experiencing the technique and learning more about essential oils!
• If some people aren’t comfortable with receiving the full technique, offer to
perform the AromaTouch Hand Technique™. This will help them learn what to
expect while receiving an essential oil experience. You can learn how to perform
the AromaTouch Hand Technique™ here.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences sharing the AromaTouch

Technique™ to help others and introduce them to dōTERRA. Share your stories with us
by emailing euaromatouch@doterra.com

How do you plan to share the AromaTouch Technique™ with others?

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Build
From classes to Diamond Club, you have so many ways to build your dōTERRA
business. Now that you’ve learned the AromaTouch Technique™, you can use it as
another way to build your business. The AromaTouch Technique™ is a fantastic way of
supporting and building up your team.

How to Share with People on Your Team

Here are some ways to use what you’ve learned to build your business:

1. Teach an AromaTouch™ demonstration class.

All you need for a demonstration class is:
• A massage table
• A volunteer to perform the AromaTouch Technique™ on
• An AromaTouch Technique™ Kit
• People you want to share the AromaTouch Technique™ with.
In this class, you can discuss the following:
• The benefits that both receiver and giver experience
through the technique
• How this technique is different from a normal massage
• How the technique is specific to dōTERRA and about the
selected essential oils.

After some discussion, you can show the class the full technique—
or perhaps just a few of the movements, depending on how much time you have.
For those interested in learning the technique themselves, direct them to the online
certification for official training in the AromaTouch Technique™.

2. Teachyour leaders to use the AromaTouch Technique™ to

help them to build their businesses.
Introduce your leaders to the online certification and explain what kind of material
they can expect from the course. Share with them some of the benefits of taking the
course. For example, by completing this certification:
• They’ll feel more confident when it comes to teaching about the AromaTouch™
essential oils and sharing products using the AromaTouch Technique™.
• They’ll be able to use their own experiences with the online course to help
others become excited about learning the AromaTouch Technique™ themselves.
• They’ll be empowered, along with their team members, with a new and powerful
way of building their business.

Incorporating the AromaTouch Technique™ into your business will improve your ability
to share essential oils with others, develop your knowledge of dōTERRA, its products
and so much more.

If you are building a dōTERRA business, how do you plan to use the AromaTouch
Technique™ to help you build?

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 CONCLUSION
™

Congratulations!
Congratulations on becoming an AromaTouch™ Advocate! I hope you enjoyed the course.

Before saying goodbye, I’d like to remind you of the challenge I issued at the start. In
the next week, schedule a minimum of three AromaTouch Technique™ appointments.
Doing so will help confirm what you’ve learned and allow you to confidently provide
this technique to others going forward. Plus, it makes a great gift for others or team
members. Three appointments may seem like a lot for one week, but that’s why it’s called
a challenge. You can schedule even more appointments if you’re able! The best way to
master what you have learned is to do it again and again until it becomes second nature.
Remember, if you ever want a refresher on what you’ve learned in this course, you can
always come back and rewatch any of the sections.

I’d like to leave you with a parting thought: in all we do, in all we learn, let us not forget
our responsibility to help others. May the AromaTouch Technique™ help you build
deeper connections with your loved ones and your community.

What are you going to do to rise to Dr. Hill’s challenge of scheduling at least three
AromaTouch Technique™ appointments in the next week? Write down a few names of
people you think might be interested in receiving the AromaTouch Technique™ from you
and when you are going to contact them.

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HOW TO PERFORM THE AROMATOUCH
HAND TECHNIQUE™
The full AromaTouch Technique™ is one of the most effective ways to use essential
oils on the body, but you may not always have the proper time and notice needed to
perform the full technique on someone. This simple hand technique still offers many
benefits and can be done at almost any time, any place!

It takes approximately 2–5 minutes to perform the AromaTouch Technique™ on each

hand, which amounts to about 5–10 minutes total. While the AromaTouch Hand
Technique™ is quick and simple, it can provide a big impact.

Choose Your Oil

Before beginning the technique, choose which oil you will use. Below is a list of a few
oils we recommend, but other oils or blends can also be used.
• Frankincense
• Peppermint
• Lavender
• dōTERRA Balance™ 54 321
• On Guard™
• dōTERRA Serenity™

Five Movements
1. Oil Introduction 5
2
4
3
The first movement of the hand technique is the oil
introduction. Take the recipient’s hand in yours with their
palm open and facing upward. Place one to three drops
of essential oil into their palm and spread it evenly into
their hand.

2. Dorsum Tissue Stretch 2 1

3
Turn the recipient’s hand over, gripping it in both of
your hands with your thumbs resting on top of the
dorsum (back) of their hand. Use your thumbs to stretch
the dorsum tissue moving from the inside out and from
the wrist to the base of the fingers.

3. Regional Tissue Pull

With the recipient’s palm facing upward again and

their hand resting in both of yours, use your thumbs 2 1
to methodically work through the three regions of
2 31
the hand you see below. Begin with region one, using
medium pressure and continue until you’ve worked 3
through the entire surface area of each of the hand’s
three regions.
 4. Pinpoint Zone Activation
™

Next, use your thumbs to work through each of

the hand’s five zones, which can be seen below.
Beginning in zone one, place your thumbs at 5 45342 31 2
1
the top of the recipient’s hand close to the wrist
and use your thumbs to work down the zone
to the fingertip. Your thumbs should alternate
using medium pressure in a pinpoint style down 1 1
through the zone. Choose a lead thumb and
follow thumb for this step and make sure the
follow thumb is always behind the lead thumb. 5
5
2
4 2
Repeat this movement three times in each of 4 3
3
the five zones.

5. Inter-Phalangeal Pull

Lastly, with the recipient’s palm still facing up,

gently grip and support their wrist with one of

22 1 1
your hands. With your other hand, stretch the
tissue located between the fingers away from the

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hand by gripping and sliding the tissue between
your thumb and forefinger. For this movement,
use light pressure and fluid motion.

Repeat this pulling movement three times

between each of the fingers.

When finished, repeat the same five steps on the

recipient’s other hand.

AromaTouch Technique™ References

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