Aromatherapy treatment uses aromatic essential oils combined with a full body massage to encourage the body towards a state of balanced health and wellbeing.
Since earliest times we have known how soothing and beneficial touch can be. Massage can relax and soothe or stimulate and tone, ease aches, pains and stiffness, alleviate stress and stress related conditions and help us to be more aware and in tune with our body and our emotions.
Plants have been used in a variety of ways to benefit health for thousands of years. Many plants produce aromatic substances in their flowers, leaves, seeds, bark or roots. These are extracted by steam distillation producing concentrated aromatic and therapeutic essential oils.
Massage is the most effective way to benefit from essential oils both physically and psychologically. Tiny amounts are blended in a vegetable "carrier" oil, massaged into the skin and absorbed by the body. The mind and emotions respond to the oil's aroma. The effect may be relaxing, stimulating, uplifting, depending on the oils used. Carefully chosen vegetable carrier oils will enhance the massage experience and its therapeutic benefits.
Two hours will be allowed for your first consultation and treatment — one and a half hours for subsequent treatments. I will take a case history of your health problems and create a blend of essential oils to suit your individual needs. I then apply this blend using gentle aromatherapy massage. Firmer techniques can be incorporated to ease muscle, joint and back problems. There will be time to sit quietly with a drink after your treatment and to discuss any relevant health issues such as diet and exercise. I may prescribe essential oils to be used at home to enhance the effect of your treatment.
I have been in practice as an aromatherapist for 12 years. I use high quality essential oils; the majority are either wild or organic.
Most people find aromatherapy sessions enjoyable and beneficial. Aromatherapy is suitable for all age groups and can help with a wide variety of conditions.
You may wish to benefit from the health-giving effects of essential oils without having a massage. I will be happy to see you for a consultation and prepare an appropriate blend, with full instructions, for you to use at home.