Aromatherapy
The history of aromatherapy dates back to 18,000 B.C., where the flowers, plants and their essences were used for curing, relaxing and energizing. It was known to most of the ancient civilizations of China, India and Egypt and was used at least 6000 years back.
Essential oils are powerful tools to promote self-healing. Their powers be sedating or stimulating, some give pain relief, some ease muscle tension and most oils are antibacterial.
What can aromatherapy help?
Essential oils are powerful healing tools and combined with the soothing power of massage have enormous therapeutic benefits to the body. Essential oils can also have subtle effects on the mind and emotions, helping to give feelings of relaxation, balance and harmony, a truly holistic therapy.
- Relaxation,
- Stress Relief
- Anxiety and Depression,
- Psorasis, excema and dermatitis,
- Irritable bowel syndrome,
- Insomnia,
- Migraines,
- Menstral Problems,
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
- Multiple Sclerosis,
- Other Chronic Conditions,
- General Aches and Pains,
- Poor Circulation,
- Muscle Tension,
- Weight Loss,
- Slack Muscles,
- Cellulite.
Aromatherapy massage is also particularly suited to those in palliative care and the terminally ill, who have a profound need for caring touch of gentle hands. Massage conveys warmth, comfort, and safety. For these people, the use of essential oils to enhance massage treatment can relieve some of the anxiety in a caring way and perhaps bring about deeper, more relaxed sleep.
Aromatherapy Facials.
Relax as the essential oils and their wonderful aromas work their magic.
Aromatherapy Facials purify, refine, and hydrate your skin, restoring its natural beauty. Circulation is improved and toxins are eliminated from the skin.Annlouise uses only products containing the finest ingredients from various plant, vegetables, herb and aromatherapy extracts to tailor your facial to your skin's particular needs;
- Tired, Dull Complexions,
- Premature Ageing,
- Acne,
- Uneven Skin Tone,
- Broken Capilleries,
- Dermatitis/Excema/Psorisis,
- Sun Damage,
- General Skin Maintainace.
Annlouise's treatments will deep cleanse, smooth and soften complexion, and encourage a radiant skin that helps build a sense of inner confidence and peace. They will also help reduce syptoms of stress and can relieve symptoms of sinusitis and migraine.
Aroma Foot Massage
Foot massage is a perfect way to soothe mind body and soul. Ease away the stresses of hot aching feet. We spend all day on our feet and often wear ill fitting shoes so a foot massage will soothe and revilitize them. Foot massage has long been practiced in the east as a healing method and is not only practiced on adults but children too. Essential oils are especially blended with a base oil to suit your special needs eg; extra hydration for severely dry skin, psoriasis, exzema etc
Please note that aroma foot massage is not suitable if you have a verruca or fungal infection or have bruised or recently seriously injured your foot.