(All about Aromatherapy and what an Aromatherapist does!)
For other forms of massage see;
Hot Stone
Massage,
Massage,
Indian Head Massage &
Traditional Thai Massage
In Short
What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy
means "treatment using scents". It is a holistic treatment of caring for the
body with pleasant smelling botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lavender and
peppermint. The essential oils are added to the bath or massaged into the skin,
inhaled directly or diffused to scent an entire room. Aromatherapy is used for
the pain relief, skin care, release tension and fatigue and invigorate the
entire body. Essential oils can affect the mood, alleviate fatigue, reduce
anxiety and promote relaxation. When inhaled, they work on the brain and nervous
system through stimulation of the olfactory nerves
What is
Aromatherapy Massage?
This combines
massage therapy techniques with pure essential oils professionally blended tp
form the aromatherapy oil, to suit the individual client. Aromatherapy massage
eases stress, relieves muscular tension, encourages circulation and stimulates
lymphatic drainage helping to eliminate toxins from the body. Regular treatments
can be beneficial for a wide range of complaints and can help calm the mind,
relax the body and boost energy levels.
In Detail
What is Aromatherapy Massage and what might it do for You?
Aromatherapy
is the art of using essential oils
to help restore balance in the body, and is a form of natural healing that is
more than 8.000 years old. Today it represents one of the fastest growing
complementary therapies in the UK.
Aromatherapy
massage therapy represents the earliest form of treatment used in Roman and
Egyptian times, and is still the primary form of treatment used in aromatherapy
today. It allows the essential oils to be absorbed through the skin to affect
the body and treat the body directly by the therapeutic effects of the massage
itself.
Aromatherapy
is a truly holistic therapy, as it aims to treat the whole person by taking
account not only of their physical state but also their emotions, which can have
a profound effect on general being. It works on the principle that the most
effective way to promote health and prevent illness is to strengthen the body’s
immune system by restoring the harmony between mind and body.
Aromatherapy in Britain
In England,
although awareness of aromatherapy as a serious discipline is more recent; it
has become a widespread and valued form of holistic therapy. Standards of
training and practice are very high, and aromatherapy is increasingly practised
in hospitals. The majority is therapists, though, work within the spectrum of
holistic medicine.
Around 40 per
cent of GP practices offer their patients access to some form of
non-conventional treatment, such as aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy
in the UK currently work at different levels, from the provision of aromatherapy
massage for stress relief and relaxation, through the clinical approach of
aromatherapy employed in a health care setting.
The aromatherapy industry is currently working
towards regulation of the profession.
www.aromatherapy-regulation.org.uk
Aromatherapy in its diversity of care
Aromatherapy
is such a wide-reaching subject that there are endless examples of client groups
it may benefit.
Aromatherapy
is used to help many members of the community including children with common
childhood problems such as eczema, people with depression, elderly clients with
dementia, couples with infertility problems, clients with high blood pressure,
to name but a few.
For reference
to articles on specific subjects and examples on how aromatherapy has helped,
visit:
www.internethealthlibrary.com
What
does an aromatherapist do?
A properly
trained aromatherapist will look far beyond the mere application of essential
oils, and will seek to help the whole person in maintaining a balance of mental,
physical and spiritual health.
A first
consultation is a very important part of the whole aromatherapy treatment, and
should be holistic in its approach. The initial consultation allows the
aromatherapist to determine as far as possible the client’s needs and ill
establish whether treatment is appropriate or whether referral to another
professional should be the next course of action.
From the
information elicited from the consultation, the aromatherapist may then select
and blend oils based upon the client’s physical and emotional condition, and
plan a treatment to suit their needs.
A competent
aromatherapist will develop good communication and client-handling skills, in
order to elicit as much information as possible, while at the same time building
a good rapport and level of trust with a client
Some Things You May Not Have Heard
Which Problems may Aromatherapy Help?
The Results of some Clinical Studies
Aromatherapy is particularly
effective for stress, anxiety, and psychosomatic induced problems, muscular and
rheumatic pains, digestive disorders and women's problems, such as PMS,
menopausal complaints and postnatal depression. Here is a summary of the results
from clinical studies:
Essential Oils May Aid Memory Recall,
Concentration, & Alertness
Sleeplessness and Insomnia
STRESS
Pressure can
be stimulating, challenging and motivating, but if it builds up we may be left
feeling unable to cope. Our response is often to deny the pressure and ignore
the physical signs of stress such as fatigue,
self-doubt, sleeplessness and headaches.
If the
symptoms and causes of stress are left untreated they will affect your general
health and well-being, and can even lead to serious illness, such as ulcers,
heart attacks and clinical depression, so it is important to start tackling
problems at an early stage, before they erupt.
De-stressing
requires a positive tactical plan for learning how to cope and retain a balanced
outlook on life.
Aromatherapy
is a marvellous antidote to many problems associated with stress as it draws on
the calming, relaxing, uplifting and restorative powers of particular essential
oils, providing a natural and powerful alternative to tranquilizers,
antidepressants and other drugs. Aromatherapy massage with the properties of the
essential oils can work to relax the nervous system and give it enough
stimulation to rebalance and control itself, leaving you refreshed and ready to
cope.
Useful facts on stress
-
In 2003/04, an estimated 29.8 million working
days were lost through self-reported work-related illness. Stress,
depression or anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders accounted for the
majority of these working days lost, with a combined total of 24.6 million.
-
An estimated 12.8 million working days were
lost through stress, depression or anxiety in 2003/04. The average number
taken off was 28.5 days per case.
-
Musculoskeletal disorders (in particular those
affecting the back and upper limbs) were the most commonly reported
work-related illness in 2003/04, with an estimated 1.108,000 people ever
employed affected
More information on:
www.hse.gov.uk
HERE THERE SOME OF
THE CONDITIONS WHERE AROMATHERAPY MAY HELP:
-
Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia and
fatigue·
-
Muscular problems, aches and pains.
-
Arthritis, rheumatism
-
Painful periods, pre-menstrual syndrome,
menopausal problems
-
Hay fever, sinusitis, coughs and colds
-
Headaches, migraines
-
Skin conditions
-
Water retention, constipation, IBS
-
High or low blood pressure
-
Low immune system
Psychological
benefits:
-
Enhances
a general state of well-being
-
Calms and soothes the mind
-
Helps reduce nervous tension
-
Helps lift the mood and feelings of
depression.
You
do not have to be ill to spoil yourself.
If you put a little in your piggy bank everyday… you can save for
a rainy day.
www.fht.org.uk
See Also
Quick Reference
Aromatherapy Guides
To view & Print, but you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.
For free copy click on logo:-
Essential Oils for Well-being
Essential Oils - Safety
Essential Oil Profiles
Contact
Top of Page
Location
7 Town Lane
Little Neston
NESTON
Wirral Cheshire
CH64 4DE UK
Tel:
0151-336-6222
Neston is within the
borough of Ellesmere Port & Neston, on the Cheshire side of the
Cheshire/ Merseyside border that divides the Wirral. It is near to and
mid way (10 miles) between Liverpool (Merseyside) & Chester (Cheshire).
|
