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AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is an holistic treatment that treats the whole person and not just your physical symptoms. Aromatherapy helps to restore and re-balance the body, mind, soul and spirit. Using the therapeutic properties of plants and their essential oils the body can absorb these through the skin or through inhalation and can be carried around all parts of the body including the brain. Research has been conducted to conclude that amongst some of the therapeutic properties of the essential oils are anti-infectious, anti-inflammatories, antiseptic, anti-depressants, calming and relaxants. Using essential oils that are chosen and blended with the individual in mind the many benefits can include the following:
ABOUT AROMATHERAPY
The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans have practiced and used essential oils for many centuries and used them for all sorts of ailments and benefits. The essential oils are absorbed through the skin.The earliest written recording of herbal text can be recorded back to the Chinese. The text was called the Great Herbal (Pen Tsao) and is still in print today. It was compiled by Shen Nung, an Emperor who lived at some point between 1000 and 700 BC. Within this book he listed over 350 medicinal plants, many of which are used and are familiar today. Also amongst these were several recipes for Aromatics, used for therapeutic application and religious purposes.
It was not until the beginning of this century that a rekindling of interest in aromatherapy begun by a French Chemist, Dr R M Gattefosse. Whilst working in the laboratory he burnt his hand and plunged it into a container of lavender. The burn healed quickly without scarring and blistering. He also discovered that many of the essential oils had antiseptic properties and these, in fact, were better than the chemical materials that were currently being use. He wrote several books and continued to use essential oils in his work within military hospitals. This work was further carried on by Dr Jean Valnet, a surgeon in the French Army, who used essential oils to treat injured soldiers in the 2nd World War.
WHO CAN ENJOY AN AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE?
Almost all adults can enjoy the benefits of Aromatherapy but a full and thorough consultation will be taken before treatment can begin to enable the therapist to tailor-make the treatment for you. Please be aware that in some cases GP consent may be required. All information will be kept in the most private and confidential manner.
DURING AN AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT
Each session will last for approximately one hour and a quarter and a blend of essential oils and one carrier oil will be selected to meet the individual’s needs and requirements. All of the oils have therapeutic properties and can be tailor-made for illnesses or conditions of the body. Your modesty will be protected at all times with warm towels. Whilst the massage is being performed remember to breathe deeply and relax. The oils can penetrate through your skin by absorption and also by inhalation. The Aromatherapy massage technique is gentle and flowing but firm and extremely relaxing. Massage relaxes the muscles and encourages the flow of blood and lymph around the body thus helping to dispel waste and toxins.
Full Body Massage-1Hour and 15 minutes
Pure indulgence! Essential oils and plant extracts are chosen according to your needs and applied over the entire body. Enjoy the pleasure of a heated under blanket whilst the aromatic oils are benefiting your body inducing a deep relaxed state both in mind and body. All traces of stress and tension will fade away with toxins and waste from your body and leave you feeling sublime. Includes a facial massage.
Part Body Massage-30 minutes
Using wonderful warmed aromatic essential oils treat yourself to any of the following:
Leg/Feet Treatment-For tired, aching legs and feet this will leave you feeling invigorated, instantly refreshed and will ease muscle stress and tension. The calming, aromatic balm will nourish and condition your feet and nails.
Back/Neck/Shoulders-Soothing essential oils chosen with your needs in mind will ease away stress points and aching muscles. This is a calming, luxurious massage and will nourish and condition your skin whilst encouraging the release of waste and toxins from your body. Increases skin radiance!
If you wish to combine other parts of the body, for example, facial massage, hands and feet, please feel free to reserve your 30 minute slot by contacting me at the details shown on the bottom of this page.
AFTERCARE
To optimize the benefit of the oils please do not shower for at least 12 hours.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water.
Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
Avoid caffeine products.
Eat a light meal.
Take light exercise.
Rest and Relax.
To enhance your Aromatherapy treatments between sessions and to continue with the therapeutic properties of the essential oils, I can mix and blend creams, oils and lotions for you to use in the shower, bath, inhalation or as a lotion for hand, feet and body.
 TEL: 01807 590518/07900821920
EMAIL: info@wnaturaltherapies.com
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