Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy is the ancient art of using concentrated plant essences (essential oils) for their therapeutic properties to support a healthy mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy Massage is a common and enjoyable way of using the plant essences to be easily absorbed into the body through the skin, as well as by olfaction, or smelling. Aromatherapy can also be used in a number of other ways safely and effectively in your own home following advice from a qualified Aromatherapist.
Essential oils have been used for over 4000 years to heal the body and the mind. They are highly volatile fluids that occur naturally in aromatic plants around the world; seeds, flowers, trees, herbs, plants and fruits. Commonly used essential oils in Aromatherapy are Lavender, Frankincense, Rose, Geranium and Bergamot, but a wide range of oils are selected from to make a bespoke blend for each client’s individual needs. Many are well known to/have been proven to have antibacterial, antiseptic or cicatrisant (wound healing) properties for example, the most well-known being Lavender for it’s ability to heal burns to the skin.
They each have their individual distinct therapeutic properties, due to their complex chemical compositions (typically circa. 100 chemical constituents in each single essential oil), that can optimise the body’s natural functioning, induce relaxation, and enhance the health of mind, body and spirit.
Each person is unique and deserves a treatment tailored according to their state of health and desired results. Different massage techniques are employed depending on whether the recipient wants an invigorating or relaxing massage, or is seeking pain relief, or simply wanting to take care of themselves (body maintenance), and essential oils are carefully selected and blended in different ways, each for their synergistic effect and benefits.
Pregnancy Massage
In a time of immense emotional and physical change, massage and aromatherapy can bring an enjoyable nurturing treat, and sometimes a necessary relief of minor discomforts to the expectant mother.
I massage expectant mothers from 3 months, in supported, comfortable and safe side lying and/or seated positions to protect both mother and child, and for Aromatherapy Massage I use only essential oils that are non-toxic and that have been deemed safe for use on an expectant mother.
Treating Holistically
Through treating holistically the whole person's well-being is acknowledged emotional (the mind), spiritual (the soul), physical (the body) along with environmental and social factors. Our daily lives are full of activities and events that affect our bodies. Many events that we experience in life can become very significant, especially for the person involved. These are far-ranging from physical injuries, posture related problems, poor nutrition, chronic aches and pains, emotional distresses, anxieties and depression. My aim through treating holistically is to help people in a relaxing, caring and enjoyable way to help comfort and ease pain and/or stress from such experiences and encourage positive changes in their lives, physically, mentally or emotionally.
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