Holistic Therapies for health, happiness and well being

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy, taking into consideration the mind, body & spirit of the client.

The word Aromatherapy to describe the use of essential oils from plants as a form of treatment was first used in the 1920s by a French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé, who devoted his life to researching the healing properties of essential oils after an accident in his perfume laboratory where his arm was badly burned and he immersed it in the nearest liquid which happened to be lavender oil. Finding that it alleviated the pain and the burn healed much quicker than it would normally, he devoted his life to studying essential oils and their healing properties. The concept of Aromatherapy however, has been around for much much longer and can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians who were using aromatic properties of plants 3,000 years before Christ for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Today Aromatherapists use essential oils in a variety of ways to bring about health and harmony, the most common of which is massage where the essential oils are absorbed by every cell of the body. The oils can also be used in bathing, compresses and inhalation.

How can Aromatherapy help me?

Although wonderful taken purely as a pampering aromatic massage, aromatherapy also supports the immune system, helping you become less susceptible to ailments. It can also help to ease many symptoms, such as:

  • Aches & Pains
  • Asthma
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Headache
  • Poor memory / concentration
  • PMS & Menstrual Disorders
  • Sinus Problems
  • Skin Conditions

Aromatherapy will help you feel relaxed and at peace, and aids sleep.

What does an Aromatherapy Session Involve?

A complete case history will be taken and suitability for aromatherapy assessed. The appropriate oils will then be chosen to suit the individual’s needs.

You will be asked to undress to underwear and lie face down on the couch, covering yourself with the towels provided. You only need to remove the clothes you are comfortable removing. The therapist will leave the room whilst you get ready.

A Full Body Massage involves massage of the legs, back, arms and hands, shoulders, neck and face. This takes approx 1hr. If there are areas of the body you are not comfortable with being massaged, these can be avoided and more time spent on another area.

If you just wish to have a Back Massage this can be arranged at a reduced price.

 

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