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What is aromatherapy?
It is the application of the concentrated essential oils of flowers, tree barks and some aromatic herbs, which are gathered by the methods of steaming or distillation, to the techniques like massage, steam bath, location aromatization, with the aim of improving the person's physical, emotional and spiritual health. These essential oils' structure is so thin that, they are called volatile oils and they can easily be absorbed by the skin. As their chemical structures are very complex and their effective substances are in very high quantities, they have to be used with extreme care. The benefits in using essential oils are in two different dimensions: Psychological and physical. As floral essential oils are being used during aromatherapy massage, body absorbs the oils faster. So it effects the blood circulation earlier.

During the aromatherapy session:
A consultation will be made before the therapy and the session will be applied according to the therapy program that will be based on the related diagnosis. During the aromatherapy sessions the diagnosis will be based on the Chinese Five Elements Principle.

The fields that aromatherapy is beneficial:
Muscle, Bone and Joint Related Issues: Back, neck, waist, muscle aches, rheumatism, arthritis, sprain, strain. Treatment of stress and depression: Skin and physiologic problems caused by stress, anxiety, depression, nervousness, uneasiness, tenseness, sleeping disorders. Dermal Problems: Aching, skin eruption, acne and pimple issues, eczema. Headache, migraine. Menstrual: During period aching with pain, over bleeding, interruption of the cycle. Problems before period: Tension in the body, edema, swelling, uneasiness, nervousness. During menopause: Sweating crisis, distress, tension and swelling. Pregnancy Problems: Morning sickness, fractures, post-natal depression, loosening the vagina during childbirth, stress and emotional traumas. Chronic pain: Aching related with muscle spasms, aching waist, neck, and back, aching muscles. Respiration Problems: Asthma, allergic asthma, quinsy, laryngitis, bronchitis. Circulation Problems: Hypertension, vertigo, edema, swelling. Digestion Problems: Constipation, indigestion, irritable gas syndrome, aching caused by gas. Ear, Nose and Throat Problems: Sinusitis, nasal flow, snoring, rhinitis, ear ache. Aromatherapy can also be used for cellulites and weight related problems.

Therapeutic& Holistic Massage::
Therapeutic and Holistic massage include a variety of techniques. It is a mix of Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Remedial & Sport massage. Therapeutic massage is a holistic therapy and the benefits are felt both on a physical and psychological level. Find below a few examples of its benefits:

Promotes faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments

Reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue

Relieves neck ache, back ache and sciatica

Relieves stress, anxiety and depression

Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids

Reduces blood pressure

Promotes glowing skin due to increased oxygen flow

Strengthens the immune system

Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness

Relieves arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)

Relieves asthma and bronchitis

Relieves carpal tunnel syndrome

Helps digestive disorders, including, constipation and diarrhoea



Acupressure Massage:
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. Chinese cultures believe the points to be junctures of meridian pathways. Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the body's own energies to help fight illness and restore harmony. Listed below are some of its benefits:

Relieves headaches and migraine

Relieves insomnia& depression

Soothes toothache

Relieves menstrual pain

Helps with digestive disorders including diarrhoea and constipation

Relieves morning sickness

Relieves stress, anxiety, depression

Strengthen the immune system

Relieves asthma and hay fever