Aromatherapy Massage – from £30.00
Aromatherapy dates back to ancient Egypt, where plants and flowers were distilled to extract their essential oils.
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Human beings can distinguish up to 10,000 different smells – some delightful and others not so. It is believed that smells enter through the cilla – the fine hairs which line the nose – and then go on to the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls our moods, emotions, memory and learning.
Each essential oil from a flower, plant, root, leaf or piece of bark contains up to one hundred different chemical components (including esters, ketones, aldehydes and terpenes) which can have a strong effect on the whole person. For example, research has shown that the smell of lavender increases alpha waves in the back of the head, producing relaxation. The smell of jasmine increases beta waves in the front of the head, producing sensations of being more alert.
An aromatherapy consultation begins with the practitioner finding out about your medical history. We then find out exactly what you are looking to achieve. After this we will then mix a recipe of essential oils, which is individually designed to suit your needs.
Clients report that the process of having a gentle massage with aromatherapy oils is a wonderfully relaxing and soothing experience. Depending on an individual’s needs, essential oils can be used to soothe, uplift, energise, relax or stimulate.
Some essential oils must be strictly avoided during pregnancy, if you are epileptic, have high blood pressure or sensitive skin or intend to go into strong sunshine after applying the oils. Because of this it is vital that you consult a qualified practitioner who will take your specific needs into account before creating a recipe of oils for use on your skin. Essential oils are very strong and can cause severe irritation unless they are diluted in a carrier oil. They should never be applied to any part of the skin unless diluted first, and they should never be taken internally.
I have been going to Julie regularly for at least 14 years, usually for a sixty minute aromatherapy treatment – full body massage or back massage and reflexology. The treatments have helped me during some very challenging and stressful times to relax and unwind. Julies treatments are administered with such care and attention to specific needs where necessary. Julie is a treasure.