Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment using essential oils made from natural plant extracts to promote health and wellbeing. The aromatic essential oils enhance physical and emotional health, renewing the balance of mind, body and spirit. The main ways the essential oils are absorbed is through the sense of smell and absorption through the skin. 

When the aroma of the essential oil is inhaled, the scent molecules travel directly to the brain via the olfactory nerve and impact the emotional part of the brain called the amygdala. Essential oils can uplift your mood with just a whiff. Inhalation is the most direct route to the brain and lungs. The essential molecules are also absorbed into the blood stream via the lungs. The other form of absorption is through the skin. The essential oils are so small that they are easily absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream to have the desired physical and emotional effects. This may be achieved through massage or applying aromatherapy creams and lotions on the skin.

The combination of massage and essential oils promotes a tranquillity and deep relaxation. A skilled and nurturing touch along with a calming and peaceful environment can provide the perfect combination for complete stress relief. I will perform a consultation to establish your personal needs and tailor an aromatherapy blend will be made to treat your main concerns and issues.

The main benefits are:

• manage pain
• improve sleep quality
• reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety
• soothe sore joints
• treat headaches and migraines
• alleviate side effects of chemotherapy
• ease discomforts of labour 
• fight bacteria, virus, or fungus
• improve digestion
• improve hospice and palliative care
• boost immunity

The conditions it may treat:

• asthma
• insomnia
• fatigue
• depression
• inflammation
• peripheral neuropathy
• menstrual issues
• alopecia
• cancer
• erectile dysfunction
• arthritis
• menopause

Side effects of using essential oils include:

• rashes
• asthma attacks
• headaches
• allergic reactions
• skin irritation
• nausea

Use essential oils with caution if you have:

• hay fever
• asthma
• epilepsy
• high blood pressure
• eczema
• psoriasis