'Aromatherapy' is where natural oils extracted from plants, known as 'essential oils', are used to enhance a person's well-being and bring about emotional and physical benefits.

 

It is said to be at it's most effective when relieving stress. Therefore this may help with stress-related conditions such as anxiety, depression headaches, insomnia etc. It is also said to aid a myriad of other problems from colds to muscle pain, dandruff to shock!

 

Essential oils are aromatic essences extracted from roots, flowers, bark, leaves, seeds, grasses and stalks of a whole host of plants. Each plant oil has a different scent and is said to have distinct therapeutic, psychological and physiological properties that could aid improvement of many conditions.

 

Most oils posses several different properties, but the most common qualities are calming, stimulating, sedative, uplifting, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory and decongestant.

Aromatherapy massage is a hugely relaxing and gentle treatment. it is an effective way to enjoy the many benefits of essential oils.

 

Oils are chosen specifically for each client and their individual needs - these can vary from treatment to treatment - and blended together with a carrier oil which the therapist uses for the massage. The massage techniques used are gentle and slow. The treatment usually covers the whole body including the face and head.

 

As with all forms of therapy, prior to your first treatment, a short consultation detailing your health and lifestyle takes place.

 

All information given is confidential. It is very important your therapist be made aware of any health issues you may have because even though massage is safe, there are certain medical conditions that may prohibit treatment taking place.

 

£35 for 1hr 15mins