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As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist (The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy - NAHA) and Registered Aromatherapist / Essential Oil Therapist (British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy - BCAOA) and we are offering holistic treatment options to clients through topical application or inhalation of essential oils/synergy blends, and educate around the safe and effective use of essential oils.
Holistic aromatherapy promotes harmony and balance in each person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
What Happens During an Aromatherapy Consultation?
An aromatherapy consult begins with you filling out a detailed assessment form (Aromatherapy Intake Form" covering health history, conditions, reasons for seeking aromatherapy, application preferences, and other information. We will email you this form. lease fill out to your best abilities and return it to me. The form is returned to me preferably two days before the consultation so that we have time to review all the information before our meeting. Then we will have a meeting. Either in-person, via phone, via FaceTime or Skype. Meetings last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. During the consultation, we will review the forms you submitted. If we are meeting in person, we will bring different oils for you to smell so that we can get a sense of the aromas that you like. If we are unable to meet in person, we will go over scent profiles verbally and come up with a customized treatment plan for you.
After our meeting, we will start the evaluation process and work on your custom product with my recommendations. The resulting product could be in the form of an inhaler, a rollerball (synergy oil blend for topical application), a salve/balm or a spray, which we will ship out to you within 3 - 5 business days. We will contact you within a week after your product is received to check on how you are feeling/improving. We will be available for any questions/concerns during this time at no extra cost.
Safety Tips:
• Skin-test "True Aroma Living" products by applying a small amount to skin of inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
• Keep "True Aroma Living" products closed and out of reach of children & pets.
• Keep oils away from eyes and ears.
• If pregnant, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a health care practitioner before using.
• Store products out of sun and extreme weather conditions.
• "True Aroma Living" products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The user assumes all risk, liability, and responsibility.
Treatment Plan and Product Design:
Following the consultation, we will create a custom blend and product to address your needs. Some reasons to see an aromatherapist are to relieve stress, eczema, insomnia, PMS issues, Menopause, aches and pains, low libido, personal regiment, life coaching. Products can take the form of massage or bath oils, balms, creams, personal inhalers, diffusers, etc. we will design the product based on your preferences that we discuss during our consultation. Blends and products are designed to take into account your needs and unique characteristics (e.g., skin type), your preferred method of application, the therapeutic attributes of both the essential oils and the carriers (the latter also have significant healing properties) and the best method of delivery for the specific product and condition Each product is accompanied with a detailed description of the product and directions for use.
Follow Up:
We will follow up with you for feedback on the treatment. Follow-ups also provide an opportunity to check up on whether you still have the complaint or if the blend Is working or not, and, if not, why not. Sometimes the treatment needs to be adjusted. In nearly all situations, more than one type of application will be appropriate, and essential oil and carrier blends can be altered to deliver an effective treatment. Depending on the condition and treatment regime, we will set up a follow up within a couple of days to a week. Again, depending on the condition and regiment, this follow up can take place over the phone or in person. Multiple follow-ups are not uncommon. Additional reviews and treatment adjustments are likely with chronic conditions and long-term regimes.
The cost:
Consultations are $80, includes: 1 free product, 2 follow up appointments and self-help tips.
Consultations can be done in person or over the phone, USA or Canada.
If you are in the Vancouver, BC, Canada area or Birch Bay, Washington, USA area, we can make arrangements to meet in person.
Your customized aromatherapy remedies can be mailed nationwide for the actual cost of the postage, typically $8.55. No handling fee is charged. Call or email to set up a consultation.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oils into a massage. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils. The essential oils are diluted before use and are applied along with lotion during the massage. Not only is the client's body benefiting with the direct contact with the essential oils, but the oils are alleged to have specific healing properties upon inhaling after exposure. Sometimes, therapists even go as far as having clients inhale the oils through a diffuser and not only through mild exposure.
What are the benefits of Aromatherapy?
Aroma therapeutic massage not only has the client leaving with a full body massage, but they also allegedly provide emotional healing and relaxation. The benefits are on a long list that also include a few of the same benefits of any other massage. Below are a few of the general benefits of a massage that incorporates aromatherapy:
-Stress reducing
-Anxiety reliever
-Increased calmness and relaxation
-Decrease in muscle tension
-Pain relief
-A reduction of symptoms of depression
-Ease of pain from various conditions listed below:
Fibromyalgia
Chronic lower back pain
Myofascial pain syndrome
Arthritis
Insomnia relief
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Peripheral neuropathy
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual syndrome
Rheumatoid arthritis
The Specifics of Aromatherapy
As you can see above, the benefits of aromatherapy are fruitful. As you may know, there are many different essential oils that correlate to many different healing paths so it’s up to you to communicate with your therapist to decide what oils are best for you to use. If you are someone who has trouble sleeping or need to relax, something like lavender would most likely applied to your session. If you for are suffering from emotional distress, maybe rosemary or rose will be applied. Below are some of the different types essential oils and their healing properties.
Muscle Tone
Many clients look for assistance in muscle tone and body work. Essential oils such as Marjoram and Balsam Fir will help that department. Lemongrass and White Fir, which reduces inflammation, also can aide muscle tone. An essential oil that may reduce scar tissue and work well for reduces acute bone and muscle pain is Helichrysum.
Joint Pain
Joint pain and strain is a common issue with many who indulge in more physical activity whether it be work or fun. Joint issues also arise in many of older age therefore, people are always looking for relief with joint pain and that’s when essential oils can come in handy. Wintergreen is a known oil that can ease the tension in joints. Birch, it’s more expensive sister, is also supposed to have the same healing properties. Cajeput oil is believed to aide in stiffness whilst Roman Chamomile and Spruce help with inflammation and aching.
Connective Tissue:
Connective Tissue is what binds and connects our body parts together. Sometimes, people may run into issues with their connective tissue whether it be from a chronic condition or an abrupt onset of symptoms, it is important to make sure you are taking the time to heal them. Lemongrass is widely used specifically in relation to working on ligaments. German chamomile is also alleged to show signs of improvement in connective tissue problems.
Neuromuscular & Neuralgia:
Neuromuscular issues are related to nerve and muscle relations whilst neuralgia is pain solely related to some sort of nerve damage or inflammation. Below is a list of a few of the essential oils that may ease pain related to these conditions:
Roman Chamomile
Tarragon
Geranium
Cypress
Helichrysum
Cedarwood
Eucalyptus
Juniper
Pine
How Does It Work?
The process of aromatherapy is just like any other massage. After scheduling an appointment with your therapist, you will then discuss any issues you have or what you need to work on (only if this was not discussed prior). Then after you let the therapist know what type of condition you have or what specific oils you would like they will then give you your options. If a client isn’t requesting a massage to heal any nerves, muscles, or joints, they can ask for a more general request such as an energizing, uplifting, relaxing, or decongesting massage. Once you choose your oils, the therapist will give you time to un-robe and situate. Then your experience will begin.
In terms of the research that backs the science of essential oils; it is conflicting. There is clear evidence of essential oils aiding people in their healing process, but there is no clear research that shows how essential oils directly correlate to that healing process.
Here are the facts:
Essential Oils can make people feel good
Aromatherapy is a widely used practice
So far the dangers of oils arise only when clients are allergic to them (which is not common)
Why Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy has very few precautions attached to it. The main thing to worry about when dabbling in the realm of essential oils is making sure that you are not allergic to any of them. Not only are you inhaling the scent of the oils, but they will be in direct contact with your body and it is not safe to expose yourself to any substances you are allergic to. Other than that, essential oils and aromatherapy massage are holistic methods of healing that does not involve any sort of drugs.