Aromatherapy Consultation
Consultations are available for advice on how aromatherapy
works and to show you how to utilise essential oils safely
at home. Aromatherapy is a versatile therapy because it can
be used in so many ways ; essential oils can be used in
baths, compresses, room vaporisers, massage, or as an oil
blend.
½ hr £15
1 hr £25
oil blends from £3
Aromatherapy
Massage
This aromatherapy massage focuses on relaxing your body and
mind, allowing your skin to absorb the organic, aromatic
oil blend. Essential oils can have a relaxing or
stimultating effect, chosen simply by 'following your
nose', or choosing oils to suit how you and your body are
feeling on the day. A full consultation is always taken to
ensure a beneficial and holistic treatment. Suitable for
all ages and during pregnancy. (after the first 3 months)
½ hr £20
1 hr £30
1½ hrs £40
Aromatherapy
Facial
The Ultimate treat for your face, using natural organic
plant essences and mineral clays. The face is cleansed and
toned using aromatic floral waters called Hydrosols. A
natural clay mineral mask can be prepared to help to deeply
clean and exfoliate the skin. A natural base oil will be
chosen for your skin and blended with essential oils to
soothe and moisturise the skin. A continental massage
should leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.
½ hr £20 (without mask)
1 hr £30 (with mask)
Book
any 3 treatments and your 4th is
free
Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant essences called
Essential Oils, to help restore balance to our Body, Mind
and Spirit. Essential oils are highly fragrant, volatile
(quickly evaporating) fluids that occur naturally in
aromatic plants growing all over the world. They can be
produced from flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, fruits and
woods, depending on the plant. Organic Oils are used at
Indigo Holistics, whenever possible, and essential oils
that are low grade, adulterated, or synthetic are never
used. There are over 40 oils to choose from, and have been
shown to possess anti-bacterial properties with many being
antimicrobial and antiseptic. Under exemption from the
Medicines Act s12(1), I can only discuss therapeutic
properties of essential oils with the client directly in
person, following a full, face to face consultation.
Essential oils need to be blended with a plant oil (such as
Sunflower, Apricot, Macadamia, Olive oil) so they can be
used safely on the skin; they are so powerful and potent
that they should never be used undiluted, never be taken
internally and need to be kept out of the reach of
children. Aromatherapy is suitable for people of all ages
and after the 1st 3 months of pregnancy; some essential
oils must be strictly avoided during pregnancy, if you are
epileptic, have high blood pressure or sensitive skin. It
is always advisable to seek the guidance of a professional
aromatherapist. You can email me here.
Aromatherapy's title reflects the medium through which this
therapy is said to work - Aroma! When we smell the oil, the
therapeutic chemicals are inhaled through our nasal
passages and enter the brain (our emotional centre); from
there they are said to enter the bloodstream where they
perform their actions on the body. When used in massage,
the oils are applied to the skin and absorbed directly into
the bloodstream. Essential oils can be blended to soothe,
uplift, energise, relax or stimulate. The aroma of the oils
calms the mind and relaxes us, allowing us to face life’s
challenges with a renewed sense of balance.
To book your Aromatherapy treatment, please contact
Catherine on
01458 835747
or
email me
Catherine
Dempsey-Williams is a trained
professional Aromatherapist, ITEC level 3 awarded with
Credit. She is a member of the Complementary Therapist's
Association (CThA), Embody and insured. Essential and
plant oils are only used from companies approved by the
ATC, the UK authoritative body for the Aromatherapy
Essential Oil Trade who abide by the Trading Standards'
Regulations.
"Aromatherapy dates back to ancient Egypt, where plants and
flowers were distilled to extract their essential oils. In
the early 20th century a French chemist and perfumier, Rene
Gattefosse, badly burned his hand whilst working in his
laboratory. In an attempt to cool the burn he plunged his
hand into a vat of lavender essential oil that was waiting
to be used in perfume. To Gattefosse’s astonishment, he
found that the burn healed extremely quickly, without
blistering or scarring, and he then went on to research the
healing properties of other plants. During the Second World
War Jean Valnet, a French doctor, used essential oils to
treat the wounds of the soldiers. A French biochemist,
Marguerite Maury, further developed the idea, using
essential oils as an integral part of healing massage.
Human beings can distinguish up to 10,000 different smells
– some delightful and others nauseating. It is believed
that smells enter through the cilla – the fine hairs which
line the nose – and then go on to the limbic system, the
part of the brain that controls our moods, emotions, memory
and learning. Each essential oil from a flower, plant,
root, leaf or piece of bark contains up to one hundred
different chemical components (including esters, ketones,
aldehydes and terpenes) which can have a strong effect on
the whole person. For example, research has shown that the
smell of lavender increases alpha waves in the back of the
head, producing relaxation. The smell of jasmine increases
beta waves in the front of the head, producing sensations
of being more alert."
Embody Guide to
Aromatherapy
You may also like to see TsuboKi (Japanese Face
Massage) or
Hopi Ear Candling
*
Aromatherapy should never be regarded as an alternative to
orthodox medical treatment, but should rather complement
it. If you are receiving treatment or medication from your
doctor, it may be necessary to check with your GP before
having a treatment. Please make the practitioner aware of
all relevant medical history, any medication you may be
taking and alert her to any allergies you have.
Aromatherapy Massage and the use of Essential oils is best
avoided during the first 3 months of pregnancy. The
therapist cannot diagnose or treat illnesses of any kind.
Essential oils should never be applied to any part of the
skin unless diluted first, never be taken internally and
always kept out of children's reach.
Indigo
Holistics - Complementary Therapist - Catherine
Dempsey-Williams
Dip ITEC, (Anatomy & Physiology, Massage,
Aromatherapy), Dip Richdales (Traditional Thai Yoga
Massage)., Dip SAC (Crystal Healing),
Relax Kids Teacher, Member of the Complementary Therapists
Association, Massage In Schools Association, AC
Registered.
