Aromatic Medicine and the French Method of Aromatherapy
“All things are poisons, for there is nothing without poisonous qualities. It is only the dose which makes a thing poison.” - Paracelsus What is the French Method of Aromatherapy? When I was in Paris last summer I asked a pharmacist about the state of aromatherapie in her country. You [...]
Sole Searching: Reflexology in sickness and in health
When a new client visits my reflexology practice she is coming in with one of two main goals: she is trying to maintain her health, or she is trying to restore her health. The core underlying theory of reflexology is that it promotes homeostasis, balance within internal bodily functions, and [...]
When it’s anything but reflexology
Reflexology charts hang on every wall and goldfish fill a tank in the far end of the room. You lie down on a couch, sharing the same towels 15 customers before you used, and the "practitioner" begins to slather your lower legs and feet with petroleum jelly or baby oil. [...]
Counting Blessings
As I sit here and review all of the blessings 2013 has bestowed upon my little business I count my clients first. You have taught me to be a better listener, that self care is very important to leading a happy life, and that wellness is a way of living [...]
Aromatherapy Tree Spray Recipe
A tree spray blend to inspire you and your loved ones this holiday season! You can use this recipe as a room spray, to spray directly on your tree, or leave out the water and add it to a diffuser placed near the tree.My blend combines essential oils that smell [...]
Is it time to update aromatherapy guidelines for pregnancy?
Robert Tisserand knocked the aromatherapy community's socks off with his new book, co-authored with Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety Second Edition that came out earlier this autumn. It's bigger than an encyclopedia and chock-full of data that has kept me in note-taking mode the past few weeks. Back in October [...]