What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy, often referred to as the art and science of using essential oils, is a holistic healing practice that utilizes natural plant extracts, known as essential oils, to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These essential oils are highly concentrated and derived from various parts of plants, such as flowers, leaves, stems, or roots. The oils are extracted through methods like steam distillation or cold pressing, retaining the plants' aromatic compounds.
When used in aromatherapy, these oils can be inhaled, applied topically, or incorporated into bath products or diffusers. The scent molecules from the essential oils stimulate the olfactory system, triggering responses in the brain that can influence mood, promote relaxation, and even alleviate certain physical ailments.
Aromatherapy has been used for centuries in cultures around the world, and today it has gained widespread popularity as a natural and complementary therapy. Whether it's the calming scent of lavender to relieve stress and anxiety, the uplifting aroma of citrus oils to boost energy and mood, or the soothing fragrance of eucalyptus to clear congestion and promote respiratory health, each essential oil has its own therapeutic benefits.
Aromatherapy can be experienced through various methods, including diffusing essential oils into the air, adding them to baths or massage oils, using them in skincare or haircare products, or even inhaling them directly through an inhaler. It offers a versatile and enjoyable way to enhance our well-being and create a harmonious atmosphere in our daily lives.
Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress relief, pain management, or even an energy boost, aromatherapy offers a natural and therapeutic approach to enhance your well-being.
Contraindications and reservations
General/Total Contraindications – Treatment will not go ahead as condition could be worsened or risk of cross contamination.
Local/Specific Contraindications – localised to an area which will be avoided during treatment as not to cause harm or discomfort.
Reservations/ Special Contraindications – GP or other health professional consent will be required before treatment is carried out.
For some medical conditions, I will request you seek advice from your doctor, specialist, midwife, or other health professional, before I fully commit to treatment as I do not want to be aggravating conditions and causing more harm than good.
Surgery, injury, or infection please wait until fully healed before booking in.
Shingles, sepsis, and fever, please ensure you have been given all clear and are no longer running a high temperature before booking an appointment.
For medications I will require a list of all medication taken, including dosage and times taken in a day, this is for eliminating essential oils that may not be suitable to use with your current medication.
Adverse Effects of Aromatherapy
These are the three main adverse effects that someone can get from the use of essential oils. Please seek medical help/advice as soon as possible should you be affected by the above.
Safety guidelines
It is suggested that the concentration of essential oil in carrier oil for massage should be in the 1%-5% range. This will vary according to the health status and age of the individual and essential oil safety issues.
General guidelines
Consultation
To ensure an effective, safe, and satisfactory treatment is preformed, a consultation must be performed before each treatment. This is to ensure an accurate assessment can be given after each treatment and before the following session.
Note:
It is important to note that while aromatherapy can be used as a complementary therapy, it should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment!
Always ensure you are receiving aromatherapy from a qualified aromatherapist.
Should you have any queries regarding this treatment please contact me to discuss.
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