Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy involving gentle body massage using Essential Oils along with a carrier oil to help improve and balance individuals both emotionally and physically, while helping them to take time out for themselves, to be mindful and to reconnect with themselves, even for a moment. The aromas experienced through aromatherapy and essential oils have a dynamic effect on the mind and body.
Certain oils are not appropriate for everyone, especially if you have:
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (hyper tension)
- Sensitive skin
- Allergies
- Some types of cancer
It is important that you let Jennifer know if you have any of these health conditions. If you pregnant, ask Jennifer if it is safe for you to have aromatherapy because some essential oils might be harmful to your baby. Before you decide to have aromatherapy for a health problem, it's important to visit your GP. They can ensure your condition is accurately diagnosed and that you receive any conventional treatments you may need.
Recipients will be left in the therapy room whilst they remove their clothing apart from their undergarments, they will lie face down on the therapy couch and cover themselves with the towels provided. During the massage they will be asked to turn around, Jennifer will hold a towel high to ensure the privacy and dignity remains for the client.
Aromatherapy benefits are reported to be wide-ranging and they are used to help a variety of symptoms and conditions. Aromatherapy is sometimes used by people with long-lasting pain, anxiety, depression and poor sleep.
Some essential oils may either reduce or enhance the effects of certain conventional medicines. For example, they can affect antibiotics, antihistamines and sedatives. If you're taking any medicine, let your aromatherapist know. You might also wish to talk to your pharmacist. Remember that aromatherapy is a complementary therapy, so don’t use it instead of any medical treatment you might need.
What happens during an aromatherapy session?
You will be required to complete a consultation form. Jennifer will ask you questions about your medical history, lifestyle, general health and if you have any health problems. You can ask questions too. It’s important to know that aromatherapists cannot make a medical diagnosis because they aren’t trained to do so. But they can give you advice on a course of aromatherapy treatment.
Jennifer will select and blend different essential oils, dilute them in a carrier oil, then massage them into your skin. A carrier oil is usually an oil extracted from nuts and seeds.
An aromatherapy session should last around an hour. You might find that one session is enough or you may want to continue with regular treatments.
Benefits reported by clients include deep relaxation, feeling energised, calmness, release of emotions, harmony, enhanced wellbeing.