Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an ancient holistic treatment involving the use and application of aromatic oils to the Client. The use of essential oils dates back as far as 2600BC. The necessary essential oils required for the Client’s needs, whether aiming at physical, physiological or psychological needs would be chosen from the information gained in the consultation.

Inhalation – breathing in the oils directly into the olfactory system
Vaporisation – dissolving the essential oils into the atmosphere to be breathed in and absorbed directly into the olfactory system
Massage – specific movements that usually involve effleurage, lymph drainage and pressure point movements
By compress – apply the oils via a gauze pad directly to area
In the bath – bathing in oils leads to absorption through the skin and inhalation with direct access to the olfactory system.

Aromatherapy treatments are preceded by a thorough consultation to establish an appropriate blend of oils and then usually a massage lasting between 60 and 90 minutes.

Some of the leading forces in the field of Aromatherapy include: 

Gattefosse, a French chemist discovered the healing powers of lavender after burning his hand and submerging it in a vat of lavender. The healing was remarkable so he continued to investigate. 

Dr Jean Valnet continued the work of Gattefosse confirming many of the findings on essential oils. 

Mme Marguerite Maury, an Austrian Biochemist was responsible for bringing Aromatherapy to England. Mme Maury developed and perfected the massage techniques used in many Aromatherapy techniques today.