Aromatherapy and PMS, PMDD, and Menstrual Cycle Disorders
"Aromatherapy can, in many instances, produce very reasonable results in PMS if regular treatments are given throughout a period of several months." - Jane Buckle [Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, Churchill Livingstone, 2003] In my private practice one of my areas of focus includes women's [...]
Coming in April: Aromatherapy in the Childbearing Year workshop
I am pleased to announce that I will be running a workshop on the safe and careful use of aromatherapy in the process of becoming a mother. Each of the three trimesters will be covered as well as childbirth and the postpartum period. Women who are currently expecting or plan [...]
MLMs and Aromatherapy don’t mix
Like oil and water, multi-level marketing doesn't mix well with the holistic practice of aromatherapy. Essential oil therapy is a research-based practice that focuses on supporting emotional and physical wellness through topical and inhaled application of the oils. Less is more in the aromatherapy world, diluted percentages of essential oils [...]
FAQ: Does Reflexology Tickle?
Some feet are a bit more ticklish, and their owners often want to know if Foot Reflexology will tickle. When I am working on the feet I am using moderate pressure techniques to stimulate the reflex points. This pressure is adjusted to the comfort of the client in the chair [...]
Can I put essential oils in the dryer?
Amy, Can I put essential oils in the dryer to scent my sheets and clothes? How much oil should I use and what would I put it on? - H. Essential oils can be flammable in the right conditions so I would use caution adding them to a heated dryer. However, [...]
Benefits of Maternity Reflexology
Reflexology has been around since the days of Cleopatra and the ancient Egyptians. Not to be confused with a foot massage, Reflexology is actually a form of pressure point therapy similar to acupressure. The body is thought to be mirrored on ‘reflex maps’ found on the feet, hands and ears. [...]