AROMATHERAPY
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY IN PRACTICE.
I am sure that the majority of you reading this will have
used, or bought, or have
been given Aromatherapy products; and indeed the term Aromatherapy
for most
people conjures up “a nice smell”.
That' s a good start, but to fully experience the wonders
of Aromatherapy you must
try an Aromatherapy treatment at the hands of an experienced,
qualified, Clinical
Aromatherapist.
So what really is Aromatherapy ? - It is the art, and science
of using aromas;
essential plant oils, in treatments. It can be described
as both an art and a science ;
as an art because of the intuitive and creative aspects
of preparing special blends
for each individual person, and a science because it relies
on sound scientific
knowledge
Aromatherapy is a holisitc therapy, which means it takes
into account the Mind,
Body and Spirit of the Client. Therefore, the first treatment
lasts approximately one
and a half hours, with thirty minutes being a holisitc/clinical
diagnosis, followed by
the treatment as prescribed by the Aromatherapist. The treatment
is most often in
the form of massage, but can also be prescriptions for an
Aromatic bath, for oils to
be vapourised, or oils to be used as inhalations, or as
compresses.
An essential oil is a highly concentrated, aromatic substance
which evaporates
easily. Each drop is extremely strong so must be used with
care and with a specific
set of rules and guidelines. For instance, essential oils
should not be used undiluted,
except by a Clinically trained Aromatherapist. Dosages for
the elderly and the very
young should be calculated carefully, and only oils that
are pure, natural and derived
from a known source should be used for treatments.
So... Aromatherapy is not just about “nice smells”,
although those are certainly
always present, it is a complete system of healing, which
when properly used, with
its distinct lack of side effects, helps people not just
to relax, but also to re-establish
homeostasis (harmony) in their body and to balance or ground
a person to achieve
a state of equilibrium whilst promoting and maintaining
good health and vitality.
by Helena Trump (Chair of IFA)
Information Courtesy of
:
International Federation of Aromatherapists
182 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PP
020 8742 2605
Email: i.f.a@ic24.net
For Further information visit the website
Website: www.int-fed-aromatherapy.co.uk
