Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an ancient art dating back to early Egyptian times, some 4000 years BC. The Egyptians used the Essential Oils of Cedarwood and Myrrh to preserve bodies in the act of mummification,

Aromatherapy combines the use of small amounts of Essential oils which have been extracted from plants and herbs which when blended in a carrier oil such as Grapeseed oil, are used for a gentle body massage.  The effect is to relax both the mind and body and relieve the sufferer from stress and anxiety. 

The essential oil of Teatree has become a popular remedy for a variety of ailments as a result of its proven antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Each Essential Oil possesses its own unique aroma together with its own therapeutic properties. 

An Aromatherapist will blend the oils for the massage according to the sufferer's ailments, mental & emotional state.  This is known as a 'Holistic' approach to healing.

It seems that emotional problems and stress are often the fore-runners of physical 'disease'.

Most people are surprised by the deep sense of relaxation and well-being they experience
and find that this feeling stays with them for some time after the treatment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is another ancient art that appears to have been practiced since early Egyptian times.  Hieroglyphics found in tombs dating back to 2500 BC have shown evidence of a therapy which involved working on the feet. It seems that most of the earliest cultures, including those in China, India and Japan had knowledge of using massage techniques on the feet.

It is believed that Reflexology works on the nerve reflexes in the feet.  The Soles of the feet together represent a 'Map of the body'.  During a Reflexology treatment a therapist will seek to stimulate these reflexes by various pressure movements. 

It is thought that when ill-health occurs, the body's energies become blocked.  Reflexology is thought to assist the body to re-balance and eliminate toxins and waste.

Reflexology is helpful where it seems that Aromatherapy might be inadvisable or inappropriate, also for those individuals too weak or frail to undertake a full Body Massage.

Aromatherapy and Reflexology can benefit most types of conditions.