As we discovered in my last blog on aromatherapy, aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years. Aromatherapy is one of the most highly respected and popular complementary therapies. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils to optimise and maintain the health of your mind, your body and your spirit. Essential oils are obtained [...]
What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is an ancient therapeutic treatment that uses naturally extracted essential oils from plants. It originated from herbal medicine and was initially concerned simply with the medicinal use of the essential oils. Over the years, however, it has become far more holistic in its approach and the essential oils are now [...]
Have you ever considered that the majority of the oil applied to your skin during an aromatherapy massage is the carrier oil? We know that every essential oil has its own aroma and healing properties. However, in a massage, your essential oils are mixed with an oil that ‘carries’ it to your skin. This carrier [...]
As the government is beginning to re-evaluate the COVID-19 restrictions, letting us exercise more, allowing us to travel to beaches and parks, and encouraging those who can do so to return to work, you may be starting to think about booking your massage or beauty treatments. I have certainly missed all of you, [...]
DIY Waxing at Home It’s been a month now since we were advised to stay at home and stay safe due to Coronavirus. Whilst we are maintaining social-distancing during this pandemic, unfortunately, our hair is still growing! I can’t help you with your roots I’m afraid, however, I know what it’s like when you [...]
Why A Massage Makes the Very Best Gift Massage might be something that’s always on your to-do list. However, I imagine there are some people you know who just never seem to get around to 'me-time'. Imagine not knowing the restorative powers of a good massage session. If you’re looking for a gift for someone [...]
I don’t know how stress affects you but sometimes I feel that, we have become conditioned to living with ongoing stress. We move from one situation to the next barely even noticing the stress that follows us! How great would it be if our lives were a little less stressful?! Have a look over the [...]
Ever Wondered About Bamboo Massage? With so many different massages out there it’s easy to become completely bamboozled! Which massage should I choose? Which massage will give the best results? What is Bamboo Massage all about?! Should you incorporate bamboo into your massage? Where did Bamboo Massage Originate? The history of [...]
With World Reflexology Week beginning in a few days, I thought I would share with you all this blog about all things reflexology. I hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. What is Reflexology? Reflexology (also occasionally referred to as zone therapy) is a non-intrusive, complementary [...]
WOW - almost May - where is the time going to? Having had a taste of summer weather over the Easter weekend hopefully the warmer weather will be on the way back soon, I don’t know about you but I was really cold this weekend - although, refused to turn the heating back on as [...]