About Us
About the School for Aromatic Studies
The School for Aromatic Studies offers dynamic, innovative and professionally designed aromatherapy educational programs.
The study of aromatherapy and essential oils is, at its essence, about relationships. Itβs about nourishing a relationship with aromatic plants, essential oils, and the natural world, as well as enhancing your relationship with yourself and wellness.
We realize that selecting the right Aromatherapy school to attend can be a daunting task. With so many schools to choose from we at the School for Aromatic Studies understand your dilemma. What makes each aromatherapy school unique is its philosophy, its approach to aromatherapy education, as well as its established position within the field of aromatherapy.
Since 1990, Jade Shutes has been a leader in the aromatherapy community helping to shape the future of aromatherapy education nationally and internationally. Our aromatherapy programs have evolved over years of experience, teaching, student feedback and research.
Our first priority is our commitment to you as an individual and in ensuring that you choose the correct aromatherapy program to fulfill your needs for aromatherapy education. The School for Aromatic Studies is one of the founding schools for aromatherapy education in North America. The School was established in 1991 by Jade Shutes and has continued offering professional and dynamic aromatherapy education for over 20 years.
The School for Aromatic Studies offers dynamic, innovative and professionally designed aromatherapy educational programs.Β By studying with the School you will earn your aromatherapy diploma or aromatherapy certificate from a highly respected and established aromatherapy school.
From that beginning, Jades mission was to offer a balanced, progressive and inspiring approach to aromatherapy education.
Pioneering the Evolution of Aromatic Medicine
Plants mean nothing in isolation; they are a life-form rooted in and identified by their community, by their relationship to and interactions with all other life on Earth.
– Stephen Harrod Buhner in The Lost Language of Plants
Our Credentials

IFPA approved School

NAHA approved School

Massage Therapy NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider

Academic Member of the American Botanical Council

Organization Member of United Plant Savers (UPS)
Uniquely Collaborative Approach
The Founding of the First School in New York City
Looking to the future and beyond
Jade has undergone a process of re-centering and bringing the School for Aromatic Studies back to it’s roots.
She is excited for this new evolution of the school, with it’s variety of courses and in-person retreats, to nurture a thriving community centered around education and connection.
She looks forward to being on the aromatic journey with you.
Do you want to take your knowledge of aromatherapy to the next level so you can support people in living healthier lives?