Clinical Aromatherapy
The aim of aromatherapy is to rebalance the body, mind and spirit by applying special plant extracts called essential oils and aromatic essences to the body. These powerful substances are chosen for their specific healing properties and their aroma.
In aromatherapy massage, a few drops of essential oils are diluted in vegetable carrier oils, which are chosen for their own beneficial properties.
Advice is given on how to apply essential oils at home between visits. This may be by inhalation, in baths, on a compress or in products such as a gel, lotion or cream. Individual products can be made for the client at minimal cost.
If massage is not required advice can be given on how to use essential oils, but only after relevant background information is supplied so that oils are chosen safely and appropriately.
Conditions which may respond favourably to Clinical Aromatherapy:
- Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, dry skin.
- Circulation: muscles and joints, joint and muscular aches, pain and stiffness, poor circulation, hypertension, arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia
- Respiratory complaints: asthma, catarrh, sinusitis, and coughs
- Digestive system: constipation, irritable bowel, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite
- Menstrual problems: menopause, PMT, endometriosis, thrush
- Pregnancy
- Nervous system and emotions: anxiety, depression, panic, nervous tension, headaches, migraine, insomnia, chronic fatigue, sciatica, neuralgia and lack of well being.
