• First Aid situations - burns, stings, bites, sprains, sore throats, upset tummies
• Infant & childhood diseases
• Behavioural problems
• Women’s health care, pregnancy and childbirth
• Pre and postnatal care
• Men’s health Care
• Chronic illness
• Allergies, asthma, respiratory problems
• Digestive problems
• Migraines
• Infertility
• Serious health problems
• Anxiety & stress-related problems
• Insomnia

Carrier Oils
Because essential oils are concentrated they must be diluted in a carrier or base oil or cream/lotion before being applied to the skin. And some essential oils are unsuitable for use in certain conditions, or need to used with caution and indepth knowledge, such as for pregnancy, with children, with the elderly. It is therefore important to know which oils can be applied to the body,  how and when to use them safely.

The carrier oils, in which essential oils are diluted are also of great therapeutic value and help carry the EO’s into the body at varying rates of uptake. They also have their own therapeutic and nourishing properties.

These include such oils as sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, peach kernel oil, evening primrose oil, jojoba oil, wheatgerm oil. Even some of these should not be used directly on the skin, sometimes because of its thick texture or its particularly strong odour.

History of Essential Oil Use
Extensive therapeutic use of essential oils has been recorded in ancient China and India and much of the Middle East. Roman soldiers on campaign had their wounds treated with honey and myrrh. Terra Cotta distillers have been found in archaeological digs, but widespread use of distilled essential oils from Europe began after the invention of glass distillation mechanisms in the 16th century and this opened the door to extracting the volatile components from Chamomile, Lavender and Rosemary and other plants found mainly in the northern regions.

The term "aromatherapie" was coined by Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1928. He utilized the word to imply the therapeutic use of aromatic substances (essential oils).

Learn More About Safe Use of Essential Oils
To learn more you are welcome to look at the 'Aromatherapy for Home Use" Short Course (see below).

We all need to have strategies to help us cope with the frantic pace of life. Many find it difficult to deal effectively with the stressors that have such negative impacts on us. There are many ways we can still our busy minds - through music, being out in nature, going to the gym, meditating, all of which can help reduce stress levels and help us regain a sense of our own wholeness.

As youngsters we have proabably spent a lot of our time being active, out of doors and more in touch with our basic nature. But as we age we spend more time in our heads and in our minds. This becomes evident when we toss and turn at night, finding it difficult to switch our minds off. Massage can help us counteract the pressures of work and domestic busyness so that we can learn what it is to sleep well again.

The gentle art of touch is not only about offering quiet space, reassurance, caring and soothing of tensions but also about helping us re-connect with that deep peaceful place within us that holds our wisdom and strong sense of who we really are. This applies not only to the person receiving massage but also the one offering it. What a beautiful gift.

This healing art involves the use of touch with or without the use of oils, usually using hands (although elbows, feet and knees can be used), to bring about changes in soft tissues, circulation and to promote a range of effects, such as reduction in anxiety, relief of muscle tension, warmth, pain relief, and can promote a sense of wellbeing and peace. It can be a voyage of self-discovery as we re-learn how to relax and be more in touch with ourselves, even basic things such as enjoying peaceful breathing and moving more freely....

Our thoughts have a direct influence on the way we feel and behave. If we tend to dwell on sad or negative thoughts, we most likely are not a very happy person. Likewise, if we think that our job is enough to give us a headache, we probably will come home with throbbing temples each day. This is just another clear example of the power the mind exerts over the body.

If we can learn to direct the images in our head, we can help our body heal itself. If we learn to use our imagination in a way that is purposeful and directed, it can be a tremendously powerful vehicle to get us to where we want to go, including to better health.

Imagery had been found to be very effective for the treatment of stress. Imagery is at the centre of relaxation techniques designed to release brain chemicals that act as our body's natural brain tranquilizers, lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels.

There are different methods that can be used. They can be used as a means of handling difficult situations more easily.But they are all based on promoting a relaxing atmosphere and helping you to use your imagination in a gentle but directed way to release any patterns that may be hindering your steps towards improved health and well being.

How Relaxation and Guided Imagery can help
A couple of examples where it has proved of wonderful benefit:

A lady came to see me some years ago with shoulder pain. Through guided imagery she helped to resolve some grief issues around her relationship with her father. Her pain went after the first session.

A pregnant lady came to see me with anxiety around her forthcoming birth, especially the thought of not coping with pain. Through guided visualisation, she connected very deeply with her baby in a new way and walked out smiling. She phoned about 3 weeks later and sounded very light and happy and full of excited anticipation, having released the fear of pain during childbirth. She later went on to have a beautiful little boy.

Reiki is a 'hands on' form of healing, which evolved from teachings, introduced into Japan in the 19th century by the Sensei Mikao Usui. There are many stories about who he was, including the possibility of him being a Buddhist monk.

His words as quoted from his original Handbook, state:

“My Usui Reiki Ryoho is an original system of healing; there is nothing like it this in the world. It is an original method based on Intuitive power in the universe. It always seems to go where needed or flow in response to the need or demand of the recipient.
By this power, the body gets healthy and enhances happiness of life and peaceful mind.”

Reiki compliments all other medical and healthcare treatments. It is of growing interest to many chiropractors, doctors, psychologists and others. It is already being used in hospitals in America, United Kingdom and Australia. Reiki is known to speed up the healing process and can minimize the side effects of conventional medical treatment.

A Reiki treatment feels like a ray of warm and gentle sunshine flowing through and around you, bringing comfort to your ‘whole self.’ It will treat the body, mind and spirit as a whole. Reiki is powerful, yet wonderfully gentle and nurturing. During a treatment, the recipient  lies down and remains fully clothed.

Reiki is especially helpful when dealing with all stress related disorders.

Reiki principles:
 

Just for today:

Aromatherapy for Home Use
Essential oils have long been used in health, healing and even embalming in days gone by! Oils have a powerful effect on the body and mind and can bring about deep relaxation, stimulation, easing of aching muscles, lifting the mood…… Learn how to blend and use oils safely for massage, creating sensual and beautiful room fragrances, for different occasions. It will be possible to purchase specific blends of oils made for your requirements.
The course is 2 weekends of 4 hours/day or 4 week days of 4 hours/day.
Cost: $225.00


 

A day to de-stress
This one-day course is designed to help participants to recognise personal stressors and develop easy to learn tools to help you de-stress. The day includes an enjoyable group lunch, learning about foods that de-stress and energise while you eat, learning self-massage techniques, relaxation and visualisations, use of essential oils to de-stress and more…..a truly enjoyable experience.
Cost: $165.00 per person

Homeopathy for Home Use
Homeopathy is a safe and effective form of medicine, used to treat a range of acute and chronic health problems in children, adults and animals. This short course will enable you to develop a better understanding of which remedies to use in a given acute situation. It will be possible to purchase a box of remedies for home use and can be tailor-made to suit your individual needs, eg a travel kit of remedies, remedies for childhood acute illnesses or first aid kit for cuts, burns and stings, etc. Notes will be included in the cost of the course.
The course is 2 weekends of 7 hours/day or 4 weekdays of 7 hours/day.
Cost: $275.00 per person

Homeopathy:
Initial Consultation
(allow 1 1/2hr for this appt)
Follow-up appointment
Children/Students/Benefit
Follow-up appointment

Other therapies:
One-hour treatment

The Journey



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Will vary according to time taken, up to max $180.00

As indicated under each course