At your first visit a detailed consultation will be carried out in complete confidence. This will include details of your medical history, general health, lifestyle and any medication taken. This enables the appropriate method of treatment to be selected for you, and to select an individual blend of essential oils unique to your needs. If massage is the method chosen for you, a full massage takes approximately an hour, so please allow one and a half hours for your first visit.
There are several ways in which Aromatherapy can be used:
- Inhalation via an oil burner, a vaporiser, from a tissue, via a steam inhalation.
- A relaxing bath or footbath with a few drops of essential oil added.
- Massage with essential oils diluted in a vegetable oil.
- Compresses – hot or cold. Cold can be particularly useful for headaches.
- Application of essential oils in a cream or lotion.
Many people enjoy massage as part of their Aromatherapy treatment -there are many benefits including:
- Raised energy levels
- Reduced muscle tension
- Improved circulation
- Stimulation of the immune system
- Improved lymphatic circulation
- Promotes relaxation
- Improved elimination of toxins
- Reduction of stress and anxiety
- More restful sleep
- Promotion of a sense of well being
