How to Find an 'M' Technique® or Clinical Aromatherapy Course and Certified Instructors
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R.J. Buckle Associates, LLC (rjbuckle.com) publishes separate course schedules for its two main programs — the 'M' Technique® and Clinical Aromatherapy — along with lists of certified instructors for each. To find a course, start from the schedule links on the site; to find an instructor, use the certified instructor lists. For anything not covered on the page, the site directs inquiries to [email protected].
Course Schedules
The site provides two distinct schedule entry points:
- 'M' Technique® USA Course Schedule — for the touch-based 'M' Technique® program.
- Aromatherapy Course Schedule — for the clinical aromatherapy program.
These are listed as separate links, so check the one matching the program you want rather than assuming a single combined calendar.
Who each program is open to
| Program | Audience |
|---|---|
| 'M' Technique® courses | Licensed health professionals and the general public |
| Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals | Licensed health professionals |
The 'M' Technique® courses are described as available in the USA, UK, Japan, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Australia, so the USA schedule is not the only geographic option.
Finding Certified Instructors
Two instructor directories are published on the site:
- 'M' Technique® Certified Instructors — with a separate note for 'M' Technique® in the U.K. and International.
- Clinical Aromatherapy Certified Instructor List (listed as CCAP Certified Instructor).
If you need an instructor in a specific country, check the U.K./International listing alongside the main 'M' Technique® instructor list.
Demonstration Videos
Unlimited access to the Full-Body and/or Hand and Foot 'M' Technique® demonstration videos is available as a separate purchase. According to the site, you must:
- Create a log-in (the log-in is in the upper right corner of the page).
- Sign up to purchase unlimited access to either the Full-Body and/or Hand and Foot 'M' Technique® demonstration video(s).
The page does not state a price, so treat cost as something to confirm during sign-up rather than assuming it is free.
Background on the Provider
R.J. Buckle Associates, LLC is based in North Richland Hills, TX, and describes itself as a leading provider of clinical aromatherapy courses to licensed health professionals in the USA. It also developed the 'M' Technique®, described as a gentle, easy-to-learn form of touch suitable for critically ill or very fragile people. The site states that more than 2,000 nurses have been trained in clinical aromatherapy and over 3,000 people have learned the 'M' Technique®.
Its Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals course was, per the site, the first aromatherapy course endorsed by a national nursing organization (American Holistic Nurses Association) in 1997.
Contact
For information not covered by the schedules or instructor lists, the site lists the email [email protected]. A mailing list sign-up is also available on the site if you want schedule updates.