Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers

Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers
Author: Jade Shutes
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2007
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

As aromatherapy gains in popularity among complementary medical modalities, more bodywork professionals now integrate essential oils into their practices. "Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers" embraces the expansion of knowledge and presents a complete and authoritative source of information for health care workers and spa professionals.

Aromatherapy for Massage Practitioners

Aromatherapy for Massage Practitioners
Author: Ingrid Martin
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781753456

This book is a complete guide for massage therapists interested in adding aromatherapy to their practice. It addresses practical concerns such as pricing sessions to account for the cost of oils, proper dilutions, sending products home with clients, and effective formulations for specific ailments. Case studies present specific ailments in clinical scenarios, with proper aromatherapy and massage treatments. Recipe Boxes provide directions for blending essential oils. Activity boxes develop readers' decision-making skills. Essential oil monographs discuss the history, traditional uses, safety considerations, and most effective use in massage therapy of 50 individual essential oils. Review questions appear in every chapter.

Massage and Aromatherapy

Massage and Aromatherapy
Author: Lyn Goldberg
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2001
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780748758753

A student-centred approach with activities, progress check questions and key terms highlighted. Highly illustrated and practical approach. An essential text covering the Level 3 NVQ units related to body massage and aromatherapy. Emphasis on good practice.

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy Massage
Author: Margie Hare
Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2004
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781741216356

Aromatherapy is a healing therapy based on the use of pure essential oils for physical and emotional health and wellbeing. These all-natural oils have a powerful therapeutic affect but can also relieve stress and anxiety, bring balance and harmony, delight the senses and lift the spirits. Essential oils, derived from the flowers, leaves and other parts of plants, are highly concentrated and it is important to understand when and how to use them. Aromtherapist Margie Hare explains how the oils are derived, how to blend and use them and which oils to use as natural remedies for many common ailments. Aromatherapy Massage is especially beneficial. It can be stimulating or relaxing depending on the oils used and the technique applied. Both the book and the DVD feature aromatherapist Margie Hare's excellent step-by-step guide to the art of massage with essential oils. The massage techniques are fully illustrated, practical and easy to follow. Book jacket.

Holistic Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers

Holistic Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers
Author: Fernanda Santiago
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Dive into the world of holistic aromatherapy with 'Holistic Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers, ' a must-have guide for massage therapists and bodyworkers.

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy
Author: Jade Shutes
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 163159897X

Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Amy Galper and Jade Shutes, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils. Using techniques developed over decades of teaching, you will learn the science of aromatherapy and how essentials oils interact with our sense of smell, brain pathways, and skin. The guide also includes over 50 plant profiles, plus recipes and blends for health and beauty. Included are remedies for digestive health, immunity, women's health concerns, and more, such as Hand & Body Wash for Flu Recovery, Self-Love Botanical Perfume, and Tummy Massage Oil for Indigestion. Drawing on the authors' unique methodology and expertise as aromatherapists, herbalists, and healers, you will learn the art of blending formulations with great skill and discernment. The Ultimate Guide to… series offers comprehensive beginner’s guides to discovering a range of mind, body, spirit topics, including tarot, divination, crystal grids, numerology, witchcraft, chakras, and more. Filled with beautiful illustrations and designed to give easy access to the information you’re looking for, each of these references provides simple-to-follow expert guidance as you learn and master your practice.

Clare Maxwell-Hudson's Aromatherapy Massage

Clare Maxwell-Hudson's Aromatherapy Massage
Author: Clare Maxwell-Hudson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1994
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781564586421

Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, this hands-on guide for mastering a soothing touch outlines therapeutic uses of essential oils, with step-by-step massage techniques and a list of suppliers, to provide readers with detailed advice towards understanding the benefits of aromatherapy. 225 full-color photographs.

The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Massage and Yoga

The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Massage and Yoga
Author: Carole McGilvery
Publisher: Hermes House
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Aromatherapy
ISBN: 9781901289220

This authoritative guide to natural health-promoting techniques brings together the very best of traditional therapies for well-being, vitality and relaxation, with detailed step-by-step instructions from leading experts. The first section, "Aromatherapy", offers a full course in this ancient art of using the potent powers of essential oils in massage, baths and other treatments. Photographs and clear, instructive text explain how the deliciously scented essences of lavender, rose, ylang ylang and others can treat common ailments, lift the spirits and promote physical and emotional well-being. A short introduction to Shiatsu massage precedes the "Massage" section which covers whole body massage, massage for babies, sports massage and sensual massage. The last section, "Yoga", provides a ten-week course for home practice based on the renowned Iyenagar method. Photographs and instructions teach 41 postures (asanas), while describing the benefits of each position. -- A comprehensive illustrated guide to three increasingly popular alternative health therapies -- Includes over 700 step-by-step photographs -- Sections on Shiatsu and reflexology teach the benefits of these ancient techniques -- Offers a ten-week Yoga program to develop a fit and supple body and improve your health

A Textbook of Holistic Aromatherapy

A Textbook of Holistic Aromatherapy
Author: W. E. Arnould-Taylor
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1992
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780748715510

This is the second edition of a text first published as Aromatherapy for the Whole Person. It explores the history of essential oils treatments and their use in body and beauty treatments, and in the treatment of medical disorders such as heart disease. A selection of case studies is provided, including supportive treatments and animal treatments.