by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Self Care
Well, it’s the start of a new decade! Many of you may be thinking of making changes, especially after the Christmas festivities, but remember, it doesn’t have to all start 1st January and be all or nothing. As we get older, our bodies become a...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Self Care, Uncategorised
You’ve booked in for a therapy session and something is wrong. What do you do when you’re not happy with a therapy session? Well, it depends on the situation and what the issue is. In most situations communication is going to help you resolve your problem....
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy massage, Blog, Buying Essential Oils, Complementary Therapy, Massage
If you’re booking for a massage you’ll soon discover there are a lot of different types, including aromatherapy massage. Aromatherapy massage is a specific type of massage which uses a blend of essential oils diluted in a carrier oil...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Uncategorised
If you’ve booked for a therapy you may be wondering how to get your money’s worth from it. These are tips you may want to think about: 1. Before every session we have a little chat, however depending on what therapy you’re choosing and how...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Introduction to Essential Oils, Uncategorised
If you’re thinking of booking an aromatherapy massage, you may be wondering what oils are used for the session and if it’s a pre-blend of essential oils, or if you’re expected to tell the therapist what oils you want – if you have a limited...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Self Care
If you’ve never been to see an holistic therapist, you may be wondering why you would want to book. They can seem expensive, with no indication of what they may help, and with no guarantees to their efficacy. What’s in a name? An holistic therapist is...
by Louise Morgan | Complementary Therapy, reflexology
If you’ve never tried reflexology you may know it’s to do with the feet and is supposed to be relaxing, but beyond that you may be a bit confused. What is reflexology? Reflexology is a complementary therapy which traditionally takes place on the feet. You...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Self Care
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...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Hydrolats, 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...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Essential Oil Safety
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...