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Aromatherapy

Alison Robb
Jacqui Calder
Sarah Trueman
Lindsey Moore
Karen Downie
Maggie Moore
Ian Hamilton

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History

The word Aromatherapy was coined in the 1930’s by Dr Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. This doctor discovered the healing properties of essential oils by accident one day after his hands were badly burnt in a laboratory explosion and he plunged them into a vat of Lavender essential oil. So impressed was he by the speed at which the burn healed he went on to study essential oils and used them to treat the wounded in the First World War. Dr Valnet, an army surgeon, continued the research into essential oils, using them often as antiseptics on injured soldiers. More recently the French biochemist and beautician Marguerite Maury developed the application of essential oils via massage. Although “Aromatherapy” is a relatively modern treatment, the use of aromatic plants dates back as far as civilisation itself. The Egyptians, ancient Greeks and Romans all prized aromatic plants not only for their perfume but for their medicinal properties. In the Middle Ages aromatic plants were used to prevent and cure diseases. During the plague, huge bonfires of aromatic woods were burnt in the streets to purify the air, and hospital windows were strewn with herbs.

How does Aromatherapy work?

Modern aromatherapy involves the application or inhalation of essential oils, with the purpose of bringing about improved health and well-being. The combination of touch and smell, experienced during an Aromatherapy massage, has been shown to bring about positive results both physically and mentally.
Essential oils are extracted from certain plants (not all plants yield essential oils). Depending on the plant, essential oils can be found in the leaves, flower, fruit, bark or root. Each oil is composed of a number of different chemicals. Certain chemicals exert a therapeutic effect on the body. The therapeutic profile of an oil is therefore dependent upon the chemicals present and an Aromatherapist studies chemistry and pharmacology in order to better understand their oils. Each oil therefore has it’s own set of therapeutic actions (eg sedative, antispasmodic, antiviral, diuretic) and can be selected when it best suits the unique needs of the individual being treated. Essential oils are inhaled and absorbed by the lungs and pass into the blood stream, and also enter the blood stream when absorbed through the skin, whilst their odour simultaneously sends signals to the limbic system of the brain (the seat of our emotions). Therefore essential oils affect the body both physiologically and psychologically.

Your appointment

An Aromatherapist conducts an in depth consultation in order to gain insight into all aspects of their client’s life, health and well being. Short and long term goals will be discussed. Oils will then be chosen which will not only target physical manifestations, but also psychological and emotional ones too. The long term goal of Aromatherapy is to address the root cause of a problem, rather than just managing symptoms. An Aromatherapy massage is deeply relaxing, and this relaxed state is the ideal condition for the body to start the healing processes. It is also highly beneficial for those suffering from stress or anxiety to experience this type of deep relaxation. The benefits of the healing essential oils can be enjoyed at home through bath oils and products such as lotions, shower gels and shampoos.

Benefits

Aromatherapy can be benefit a wide variety of health complaints and in particular those in which stress and anxiety are a contributing factor. Examples of conditions which benefit are: muscular aches and pains, digestive complaints, skin problems, depression, insomnia, PMT, menopausal complaints, poor immune system, and as a complementary therapy in chronic health conditions.

Treatment length Initial consultation 1hr 45 mins. Then 1hr 15 mins.
Cost £35 first appointment, then Ł25

Alison Robb Jacqui Calder Sarah Trueman Lindsey Moore Karen Downie Maggie Moore Ian Hamilton

Alison Robb
Jacqui Calder
Sarah Trueman
Lindsey Moore
Karen Downie
Maggie Moore
Ian Hamilton