Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils renowned for their therapeutic properties in holistic treatments, to help promote health and enhance wellbeing, on both physical and emotional levels, aiding relaxation, restoring balance and revitalising mind, body and spirit.

Extracted mainly by means of distillation and expression from a single botanical source, essential oils are aromatic, highly concentrated, and have distinct therapeutic properties. Some are classed as calming and sedative, others are uplifting, stimulating and a tonic to the nervous system, and are helpful aids for stress, and stress related conditions.

Essential oils benefit various conditions and systems of the body, including the nervous, muscular, circulatory and lymphatic systems, and are absorbed into the body by means of inhalation, or absorption of the oil into the skin.

Massage during aromatherapy treatments, further aids the absorption of oils into the body, helps improve skin condition and speeds up lymphatic drainage, eliminating excess toxins from the body, stimulating the body’s natural immunity, and helps relieve stress and tension to promote a feeling of general relaxation and well-being.

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is a massage therapy where you can remain seated, whilst the upper back area including shoulders, neck, face and head are massaged using a combination of massage techniques including stroking (effleurage), friction, petrissage, tapotement and pressure points.

These help relieve areas of tension, stiffness, and ease muscular aches and pains and help promote a feeling of total relaxation and well being.

Indian Head Massage has been used for thousands of years in India and therefore has a long tradition in Indian families where it is known as ‘Champi’. Traditionally Sesame and Coconut oil are used through the Summer months and a warming Mustard oil throughout Winter. However although oil is optional it is advisable to aid massage and condition the hair. If you've never experienced massage before, it's an excellent introduction to body massage.

Benefits
Potential benefits of Indian Head Massage include:

• A feeling of relaxation
• Relief from stress and tension
• Improved circulation
• Stimulated immune system
• Increased energy levels
• Improved scalp circulation
• Improved hair condition
• A sense of wellbeing

And an opportunity for some well deserved time out!