Monday, 2 February 2009

Aroma Therapy

The use of natural plant essences for health and therapeutic effects is ancient. The modern term “aromatherapie” was coined by a French chemist named Rene Maurice Gattefosse(1881-1950) as he studied the use of fragrant oils for their healing properties in the 1920-1930s. Later, Madame Marguerite Maury(1895-1968) started prescribing essential oils for her patients, and is credited with the modern use of essential oils for massage. She wrote an important aromatherapy guide in French in 1961 that was translated into English in 1964.

Technique: Aromatherapy massage involves the use of essential oils in massage oil blends for their therapeutic effects. Techniques of Western massage, Ayurvedic massage, and other systems of soft tissue manipulation may be used in the application of aromatherapy massage oils.

Theory: Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts that are cold-pressed or steam distilled from plants such as grasses, leaves, flowers, fruit peels, wood, and roots. Each essential oil has a specific therapeutic effect such as relaxing, boosting immune system, relieving congestion, or soothing muscular aches and pains. Common massage blends contain essential oils such as peppermint, lavender, citrus, tea tree, and rosemary.

Reflexology Therapy

Reflexology

Reflexology is a form of therapeutic foot massage which aims to remove blockages in the body's energy and to create harmony.During the session, "reflex" points are worked on the feet (or sometimes hands). These are specific areas which correspond to each part of the body: the organs, glands, skeletal system etc. The aim is to stimulate areas of weakness and to cultivate relaxation.Each treatment lasts approximately one hour. Sessions generally take place on a couch or special chair, but can be adapted to any situation.In the first session an indepth consultation is taken, detailing the client's medical history and establishing their desired outcomes.When treating a particular problem, a course of treatments is recommended - taken over a period of time they will have an accumulative effect.Conditions Reflexology may help to improve include:
Hormonal imbalances & fertility issues
Irregularities with digestion, bowel movements & appetite
Insomnia & disturbed sleep patterns
Arthritis & joint pain
Low immune system
Lack of energy & stamina
Emotional upsets & anxiety

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