IFPA - International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists

Why become an IFPA member? Whether you are a practising aromatherapist or simply want to keep updated with industry happenings, as a global industry leader, the IFPA offers a selection of membership levels to suit every stage of your aromatherapy journey. All IFPA members are required to abide by our code of ethics and conduct. A professional aromatherapist, with the letters mIFPA after their name, receives instant credibility in the healthcare world. The IFPA is constantly expanding into new countries, providing an incredible worldwide earning opportunity, regardless of where a member lives and works. IFPA has been approved by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council to verify applications for registration in aromatherapy. All members who trained through one of IFPA’s accredited training providers are automatically eligible to register with the CNHC, who are the UK regulator for Complementary Healthcare Practitioners. General Medical Council (GMC) guidance confirms that doctors may refer patients to practitioners on such accredited registers. Please click here to download a CNHC registration form. As a non-practicing aromatherapist, membership of the IFPA allows you to stay in touch with other aromatherapists and to stay up to speed with the latest industry news and advances. The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) was formed in 2002, an amalgamation of the Register of Qualified Aromatherapists and the International Society of Professional Aromatherapists. The chief purpose of the IFPA is to support aromatherapists and improve standards of aromatherapy education and practice. IFPA is now the largest, aromatherapy specific, professional practitioner organisation in the UK and is currently active in 52 countries. We are based in Hinckley, Leicestershire in the United Kingdom.