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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of concentrated and aromatic plant essences – essential oils - to relieve stress, enhance health and well-being and support the healing process.

Essential oils occur naturally in many plants growing worldwide and may be present in leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, fruits and woods or in some cases the whole plant.  Commonly used oils include lavender, geranium, lemon, frankincense and rose. 

Massage can relax the body and mind, release muscular tension, soothe pain, stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic system, and balance the immune system.

Aromatherapy Massage combines these effects for a treatment that can help a wide range of common health problems.

How can it help? 

Aromatherapy massage

…. for Stress

Stress can show itself directly in many ways - sleeplessness, headaches, anxiety, irritability.  It may also aggravate or even cause many other problems such as eczema and other allergies, digestive problems and high blood pressure. It can add to the risk of long term ill health. The right choice of oils can soothe physical symptoms, relaxing the muscles and whole body as well as calming the mind to help alleviate the feelings associated with stress.    

…. for  Joint Problems

Joint problems from arthritis, injuries, playing sports, or ageing can cause pain, discomfort and inflammation.  Toxins build up in these areas and judicious massage aids their removal whilst relieving pain and so increasing mobility.    

…. for  Muscular Aches and Pains

The combination of deeper massage and the potent effects of aromatherapy oils can release tight muscle fibres and ease spasm.  It increases circulation to the area which helps reduce pain and carry away toxins.

….for Womens’ Health

Hormonal changes cause the problems associated with PMT and the menopause. Aromatherapy massage can help with symptoms and may also improve the balance of hormones in the body.  Several essential oils contain phytohormones, substances similar in structure to sex hormones in humans.  A number of these may be helpful in relieving symptoms.

Gentle massage with certain oils is very relaxing during pregnancy (for both mother and baby!).

Aromatherapy is also very effective for

• arthritis and rheumatism

• back pain

• skin conditions, acne, eczema

•  headaches and migraine

• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)  

Your treatment

At your first visit, I will conduct a consultation, asking questions about your general health and medical history, your lifestyle and any particular problems you may have. This information helps determine your treatment plan, which can also include suggestions for other measures that may be helpful (e.g. diet, exercise, other therapies). It is also your opportunity to discuss what you would like to get out of the session.

I then select oils based on the consultation and your own preference and combine them to suit your individual needs, using this blend in a gentle but effective style of massage.

Afterwards you will be given a short while to relax and discuss anything you wish about the massage or further treatments.

The Oils

For maximum effectiveness I use essential oils of high quality and purity, most of which come from organic or naturally farmed sources (see www.materiaaromatica.com).  These are blended with a pure vegetable carrier oil to suit your skin type.  It may be helpful to use the essential oils at home and blends can be made up for this purpose.