Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Massage
Aromatherapy
massage
Experience
bringing about deep relaxation
and a sense of well-being. It is
very relaxing and soothing and
at the same time restores
muscular tone increases the
efficiency of the lymphatic
system. Massage is a very
effective way of allowing the
body to start the healing
process as toxic waste and
excess fluid is eliminated and
balance can be restored. Most
people report and feeling of
‘lightness’ and clarity after
treatment as this is a holistic
therapy and treats mind, body
and spirit.
Therapeutic
Massage - holistic -
therapeutic oils in combination
As a therapist I like to
work in a way that is
intuitive and may include
other therapies and
techniques where I feel they
will enhance the
Aromatherapy treatment. For
example if there are
sore tight area's that
require acupressure, skin
rolling or a deep tissue
form of massage (Remedial
massage). I will
include this where I know
that it will benefit you.
How Aromatherapy
works
Essential oils smell delightful
and have psychological as well
as physical effects. When
inhaled they effect the
olfactory epithelium which
contains about 20million nerve
endings. The odour transmutes
into a nerve message which is
amplified by the olfactory bulb,
it can then enter the limbic
system in the brain. Oils effect
the brain to produce the release
of chemical messengers i.e.
endorphins, serotonin and
noradrenalin. When inhaled the
oil molecules also pass through
the lungs and into the
bloodstream. The skin can also
absorb essential oil because the
molecules (no more than 30
carbon atoms) are small enough
to pass into the interstitial
fluid so they tonify the
lymphatic system, decongest and
improve circulation to bring
relief from many conditions.
Other
applications - Other ways
of using essential oils include,
steam inhalation, diffuser (with nebuliser), compresses and
orally. In France doctors may
prescribe them capsule form for
internal use or as pesseries to
treat conditions such as
enlarged prostate.
Aromatic
Alchemy
Many people know
how to use essential oils for
various ailments, but a skilled
and well trained Aromatherapist
knows their medicinal properties
and chemical make up and is able
to understand how they work, how
to apply them and how to combine
and mix them to the best
effect.
Conditions reported to benefit
from aromatherapy:
Sinus, back
pain, headaches,
stress, depression, muscular
aches and pains, skin problems,
PMT, menopausal symptoms,
lymphatic congestion, chest
infections, yeast infections,
catarrh, nervous tension,
toothache - most aches (ie
peppermint oil). Helpful for
mental fatigue, exhaustion.
Uplifting and helpful when
studying for exams. Coughs,
throat problems, dry skin,
ulcers (skin) and so much more.
Aromatic oils are in 'essence'
exquisite fragrance and soothing
medicine that relax and uplift
mind body and spirit!
To gain the best
results, it is recommended that
the client has a series of
treatments as prescribed and
then returns now and again for
general maintenance.
“I go to nature
to be soothed and healed, and to
have my senses put in order.” ~
John Burroughs
