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Origin

The history of aromatherapy goes back thousands of years. Although not called Aromatherapy until the early 1900's, Aromatic plants and essential oils were used in biblical times. (Frankincense & Myrrh)

Cleopatra was also known to use essential oils in her perfumery. Ancient Greeks and Romans used the oils in their medical treatments. The Egyptians used aromatic plant essences to treat both physical and mental health problems. In the East, Chinese and India, doctors also knew the therapeutic benefits of plant essences.

Today's Aromatherapy and concepts began with a French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. It is he that coined the term "aromatherapy". He was convinced that the oils had antiseptic properties - more powerful than the antiseptics that were used at that time (1920's). He also knew that they had other important healing abilities. While conducting an experiment in distillation he burned his hand and needing to cool it down, put his entire hand into a vat of pure lavender essential oil. The pain was gone almost instantly. Over the next few days his burn healed with no blisters, scars or infections. Thereafter he continued his research of this incredible phenomenon and uses of essential oils for other possible medical uses.

The practice of aromatherapy goes beyond smell, though. It involves "pure" essential oils and treatments many believe have a chemical effect on the body. They can be applied with massage, in the bath, in the air, and in hair care.

What is Aromatherapy?

Through the use of specific strokes on the body, massage helps to eliminate the build-up of toxins that accumulate in the tissues. Drainage of these toxins produces a cleansing effect thus allowing the body to rid itself of the damaging by-products of everyday activities. Circulation begins to flow more easily, essential nutrients begin to reach the muscles and tissues, muscles begin to relax and nerve endings are stimulated to produce the ultimate in relaxation. Over the years, massage has regained its popularity and is now one of the most popular complementary therapies today.

Aromatherapy Massage is a much lighter form of manipulation. By using soft brushing strokes to apply the base and essential oil the client enjoys an extremely relaxing massage, which includes the whole body and head and face. The massage can take up to 1.5hr. In Aromatherapy essential oils are used to treat the individual need of the client. For example for muscular pain Black pepper and Ginger may be used. For digestive disorders Clary Sage and Fennel may be used to relax and calm the stomach and intestines. Aromatherapy can treat many disorder and diseases from Dandruff to high blood pressure to depression to insomnia. Arrange an appointment to discuss which essential oils would help you and which treatment.  I can also create individual blend for you to take away to continue your treatments at home.

Choose your massage, the time you require - 30min to 1.5hr and where you in most need – Back, Legs, Arms or Face and book today to ease away all your tension and stress

For more information on the benefits of Essential Oils follow the below link.

Back, Neck & Shoulders 30 Min = £30

Full Body Massage 1 Hour = £40

Full Body Aromatherapy Massage 1.5 hours = £48

Blends priced individually.

On your first appointment an additional £5.00 charge will be added due to extended length of visit.

For more information please email Feelbetter@Holistic-Harmony.co.uk or call 07939 410816.