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Aromatherapy and what to expect prior to treatment

Firstly, the client is introduced to the therapy room and is made to feel comfortable. Free consultation is carried out of all medical history to determine which essential oils to use in relation to aid with health issues (a consultation can take up to 30 minutes or longer depending on the medical history). The massage will then take place which will last a total of a 1-hour session. After finishing the client is then left to come around in their own time as they may feel very relaxed. After care advice will be given along with a glass of water.

Essential oils can affect almost every organ in the body. Each essential oil has a unique pharmacological effect, such as anti-bacterial, antiviral, diuretic, vasodilator, tranquilizing, and adrenal stimulating. When an essential oil is inhaled, the molecules enter the nasal cavity and stimulate the limbic system in the brain. The limbic system is a region that influences emotions and memories and is directly linked to the adrenals, pituitary gland, the hypothalamus, the parts of the body that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, stress, memory, hormone balance, and breathing. This makes the effects of essential oils immediate in bringing about emotional and physiological balance.

What Aromatherapy can be used for

Aromatherapy can be used for a variety of health conditions, such as allergies, stress, bruises, burns, diarrhoea, earache, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), energy, insect bites, relaxation, poor digestion, headache, menopause, insomnia, nausea, bronchitis, colds, flu, sinusitis, sprains, wounds, shingles (herpes zoster), muscle and joint pain, arthritis, nervousness, restlessness, and scars.

Swedish Massage and what to expect

Firstly the client is introduced to the therapy room and is made to feel comfortable. Free consultation is then carried out (of all medical history to determine if there are any contra indications or contra actions prior to the massage taking place) and also to determine if there are areas around the scapula, shoulders and neck that need extra work in realising tension and knots that have built up over time.

The term Swedish massage refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones. The main (purpose of a Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood to release toxins from the body). After the massage has taken place the client is then left to come around in their own time as the client may feel very relaxed. Then after care advice is given prior to treatment and a glass of water.

Benefits of Swedish Massage

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the body - it shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. (It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable). Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces, stress both "emotionally and physical" and promotes stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Indian Head Massage and what to expect

Firstly, the client is introduced to the therapy room and is made to feel comfortable. Free consultation is then (carried out of all medical history to determine if there are any contra actions or contra indications prior to the massage being carried out). It is important to realise that there is an integral relationship between the head, neck shoulders and upper arms and by incorporating these parts of the body the treatment becomes more of a stress management treatment rather than a treatment to stimulate the head and improve the hair growth and condition.

The client is then made to feel comfortable in a chair and explained to before the massage begins that healing of the crown, forehead and throat chakras will be worked on during the end of the Indian Head Massage. The client is then left to come around in their own time, after care advice will be given and a glass of water.

Physical benefits of Indian Head Massage

Improves Blood Flow to the head, brain, neck and upper back, Relives Muscular tension and ligament tension, Improves muscular tone, Promotes the growth of health hair, Mental benefits, Creates a feeling of wellbeing and peace throughout the whole body, Stimulates the memory and powers of concentration and alertness, Alleviates feeling of anxiety stress and depression, Rebalances energy flow through the body's meridian and chakra system, Stagnant energy is realised, Encourages deep sleep.