What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy based on the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, grasses and trees. The essential oils are used in massage, inhalations, compresses and various preparations.

Aromatherapy may be used both symptomatically (clinically) and holistically. For instance, Ti tree oil is well researched in being effective in treating verrucae, warts, acne and respiratory infections. Its antiviral, antibacterial properties
can be used symptomatically to treat those conditions.

The holistic approach treats the whole individual, body, mind, spirit - how they are within their environment, relationships, etc. Working on the principle that when the natural energy flow of the body is upset, symptoms of 'dis-ease' are the result. Essential oils are then chosen to reconnect and support the energy flow, enabling the body to regain its natural balance - homeostasis and healing process.

Why Aromatherapy?
The stresses and strains of modern life result in a number of physiological changes in the body, including muscular tension, back and neck aches, headaches, along with emotional and
psychological changes. The combination of massage with the use of essential oils, skilfully chosen, can help to ease these physiological and psychological effects, facilitating healing and offering powerful preventative treatment. The preventative and therapeutic discipline of Aromatherapy is now developing, flourishing and gaining recognition all over the world.

Who can benefit from Aromatherapy?
With a detailed consultation and assessment, the aromatherapist is able to choose the treatment most appropriate to each individual. Aromatherapy is suitable for men and women of all ages and most conditions. We will work
in conjunction with other health professionals, whenever necessary to ensure that you get the best care possible.

What is Massage?
Massage is probably the oldest healing art known to humanity. It almost certainly started as a form of touch which people found beneficial to their health and wellbeing. Over the years almost every culture has 're-discovered' the
magic of touch and formulated its own system of massaging and touching for health.
Today, massage in its different forms is used to relieve stress, tension and emotional trauma, to heal physical damage to the muscles and the skeletal system and also as a profound and pleasant form of relaxation