APA | About Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy

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About Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy

Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy was established in 1999 by Christine Saunders, now our Honorary Principal, with the vision of promoting the benefits of aromatherapy in the Asia-Pacific region through the training of top quality professional aromatherapists.

The school offers  a popular spectrum of aromatherapy courses from introductory to professional level. Our diploma course in Holistic Aromatherapy is one of the most comprehensive course in Asia teaching in both English and Chinese, and is accredited by and affiliated with international governing bodies for aromatherapy.

To meet the soaring demand of our students and clients, the school has developed into a one-stop shop offering a vast selection of top healing quality essential oils, carrier oils, synergies, and related accessories that are usually available only to therapists in the field.

As an academy, we strive to keep ourselves abreast of the latest developments in the international research arena, and will never compromise on our standard of excellence for the sake of commercial advantage. We are trusted by our students and clients, and we grow alongside them.


Our Founder & Honorary Principal
Christine Saunders

Our Honorary Principal Christine Saunders, T.I.D.H.A. received her diploma in Aromatherapy in 1994 and immediately began practicing privately with clients in Hong Kong. Seeing a need for professional aromatherapy training in Asia, she began work in 1997 to set up a school to offer specialist and professional training in aromatherapy.

Christine has dedicated her life to sharing her passion for and knowledge of essential oils. As a therapist, her goal is to support her clients through the healing process. As an educator, her aim is to give students the foundation they need to become confident and competent practitioners

An Invitation from Founder

Managing Director
Caroline Fan, 
Bed, MA, MIFPA, MNAHA

Caroline was a diploma student of Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy (APA) in 2005 and she took up APA from the Founder, Christine Saunders in 2007 just when she completed the course.

Caroline started her career as a registered teacher and later change to sports & recreation management field working her way up from front line position to senior management.

With Caroline’s solid training background in education and over 15 years working in a management position, together with her knowledge in aromatherapy, she is dedicated to contribute all her experiences and effort to promote the therapeutic value of using essential oil in our daily life through APA’s leading position of aromatherapy school in Hong Kong.