What is clinical aromatherapy?
These days, it can be difficult to identify what type of aromatherapy you want. You may see the term aromatherapy, go for a therapy and then discover it’s a set massage sequence using a pre-blended oil. Technically, yes, this is aromatherapy, but it may not be...
Why have regular therapies?
Are you someone who has trouble understanding why someone would pay so much for a therapy? Do you consider it a luxury or a pamper? If so, then you may not understand why people would book to have regular therapies. Years ago, I’ll admit I fell into the camp...
What are hydrolats and hydrosols?
What are hydrolats and hydrosols? In America they are called hydrosols, while in the UK they tend to be called hydrolats or hydrosols depending on the supplier. They are both used to refer to the same product. During steam distillation, the plant material is...
Diffusing and inhaling essential oils
Did you know that inhalation is one of the most effective ways for essential oils to enter the body? When you inhale an essential oil some of the components make their way to the limbic area of the brain. This is the area which is associated with memory and explains...
How can you touch peoples’ feet?
So, this is a question I often get asked, and it’s usually from people who don’t like having their feet touched People are often worried about the appearance of their feet or the fact they may smell a little, however, often feet do look very similar...
What is Baby Massage?
Baby massage has become more popular in recent years, as parents think it’s a nice thing to do with their young baby while health professionals are beginning to understand the implications of positive touch for an early age. So, what is it? Some people think it...
How to Choose Essential Oils
If you’re new to essential oils, chances are you’ve had an oil recommended by someone, or you’ve read something somewhere and you think it may be worth a try. So, how do you choose your essential oils? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â If someone has recommended...
What affects essential oil absorption into your skin?
If you have a massage, you probably think of essential oils being smelly, fragrant aromas which are massaged onto your skin before being absorbed by your body. The skin is designed to be a barrier and to protect things getting into our body. This isn’t to say...
