Aromatherapy is the practice of using pure essential oils, derived from plants, for the well-being, of body mind and soul. Essential oils have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. Offering us a “natural” way of caring for our health, modern medicine is spectacularly successful in many ways, but increasing numbers of people feel that they would like to know about ways of preventing illness in the first place.
In contrast, complementary medicine, of which aromatherapy forms a part, offers a way of being treated holistically as a whole being in whom there are many aspects of a disease or illness and for whom individually tailored treatment is required. It can be applied with massage, in the bath, in the air, and in hair care.

Aromatherapy can be used for treatments from acne and other skin problems such as eczema, dry, chapped or oily, insect bites, athletes' feet and other fungal infections. Respiratory ailments such as sinusitis, bronchitis, coughs, sore throats, the common cold, the 'flu', other types of nasal congestion which may be due to allergies. Everyone benefits from the use of essential oils from babies to adults, even the family pet. Great for deodorizing and disinfecting.

The aroma has an emotional effect on everyone. From stress relief to being uplifting for fatigue relief; anti depression - for grief it can have a calming and relaxing effect especially for those troubled with insomnia; it can give relief to those troubled with PMS, it can aid in digestion and many more. Massage is the fastest way of getting the oils absorbed into your body. The reason that massages works so well is that it works on 2 of the 5 senses simultaneously, the tactile sense and the sense of smell. When calming and relaxing music is played the sense of hearing is added to the mix, making it a good combination for mind body and soul. And the more regularly you have a massage the better you will feel and the less stressed you will be.

Aromatherapy oils can be blended for specific problems. We are all different with different problems and it is always good to carry on with your treatment at home. Your oil is mixed for you personally. Please see my blending list to see but a few.

Massage during pregnancy can be extremely helpful, especially in the last few months, when the body begins to feel strain and heavy. Massage to the neck and shoulders can help to alleviate muscular tension and anxiety. Lower back pain is a common problem, as are feelings of physical tiredness and nervous exhaustion, especially toward the end of pregnancy. Massage to the back can help to ease aches and pains, and help revitalize the whole body.  Gentle massage to feet, ankles and legs can help to overcome swelling when performed regularly.