The use of essential oils - termed aromatherapy – in a massage, bath or oil burner has been proven to have beneficial effects in many fields of study. People commonly mistake essential oils as only pleasant fragrances, yet they are actually complex and powerful medicinal tools which have been used successfully for over 6000 years. The art of aromatherapy harnesses the pure essences of aromatic plants, flowers and resins for their healing, cleansing, preservative and mood-enhancing properties.

There are many, many different essential oils, classified according to their various properties. Some of the more familiar ones might be lavender, which many use as a sleeping aid or tea tree, which is an anti-bacterial oil used in hospitals. Essential oils pop up everywhere in our everyday life, as ingredients for beauty products, cleaning agents and pharmaceutical drugs.

Aromatherapy massage is the perfect way to experience the wonders of essential oils and can help with many different problems, both physical and psychological. Clients come for aromatherapy massage for many different reasons, ranging from painful muscles through to asthma and anxiety, to mention but a few.

What to expect : Before an aromatherapy treatment, I will take a full consultation including your medical history. This helps me to build up a clear picture of your needs and what oils are going to be most beneficial. I will then mix up a blend of 2-3 essential oils in a base oil which I will use to massage onto the skin. You are left to get undressed and settled under towels on the massage couch. Areas of the body are uncovered individually as they are massaged and you are kept warm and modest at all times. After the treatment, I will talk through some aftercare advice to enable you to get the most out of your treatment.