Aromatherapy Massage is available at our Kings Heath, Birmingham Therapy Centre.
What
is Clinical Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy
is probably the best known of all massage/relaxation therapies and
many beauty salons offer a version of this sweet smelling treatment.
True Clinical Aromatherapy (for a therapeutic purpose) is however
much more than a beauty treatment and can be a very versatile and
powerful therapeutic process.
In
Aromatherapy, natural "essential" oils, extracted from
a wide variety of therapeutic, plants, flowers, fruits and trees
are applied normally by the practitioner skillfully mixing them
and using them as a medium for soothing body massage.
The
use of essential oils has a long and respected history dating back
at least as far as the ancient Egyptians where tomb drawings depict
their use. Modern Clinical Aromatherapy is regarded as having originated
in France in the early part of the 20th century when Pharmacist,
Rene Maurice Gatefosse burned himself and discovered by accident
that pure lavender oil could prevent scarring and infection.
Over
300 essential oils are in use today and these work directly on the
body chemistry, each oil containing 100 or so chemical components
which under chemical analysis have been found to have a myriad of
functions or beneficial effects upon the body including, antibacterial,
antidepressant, antispasmodic, antifungal, digestive etc.
The
Clinical Aromatherapist's skill is in selecting and mixing the appropriate
oils in what is known as a "synergistic" blend where components
of the oils interact with each other to help achieve the desired
outcome, whether that is to assist with treating an illness or simply
for relaxation and enjoyment. They are also trained to skillfully
apply gentle body massage techniques, either to the whole body or
to specific areas which can relax tense or knotted muscles, encourage
efficient blood circulation and assist the removal of waste/toxins
through the lymphatic system.
 A
very wide variety of illnesses seem to be helped through Aromatherapy.
This is no doubt in part, at least due to the treatment producing
a deeply relaxing and euphoric state. Its not uncommon for clients
to fall asleep during the treatment.
Assistance
with stress/anxiety related illnesses, including insomnia and depression,
is well documented.
Aromatherapy
can also be very beneficial for skin conditions, muscular aches
and pains, blood pressure regulation and the boosting of the immune
system.
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How
is a Aromatherapy session conducted?
After
a detailed assessment the practitioner will select appropriate oils
whilst the client undresses (in privacy) down to briefs and lies
down on a couch and covers themselves with towels. Modesty is preserved
at all times and only the parts of the body being massaged, are
exposed. These may include backs and front of legs and feet, abdomen,
back, hands and arms, shoulders, neck and face. Some clients like
to have massage only in specific areas while others prefer their
whole body to be treated.
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How
many Aromatherapy sessions will be needed?
This
is really very open ended depending upon what outcome is desired.
Just a single session can produce some beneficial results and, as
with most therapies, a few sessions over a period of time are recommended
to achieve any significant benefit.
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What
is the cost of Aromatherapy treatment?
Treatment
is charged at £30 - £35 per session.
The average session length is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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