What is Stress? Stress is when you feel under pressure with too many things to complete or too much responsibility. We all feel stressed about different things & we all have different stressors, one person may find something stressful that another person does not. What is the difference between Stress & Anxiety? Stress is a […]
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The History Of Aromatherapy
By Gemma on February 5, 2018 in Alternative Therapy, Aromatherapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, Massage 0
The First Aromatherapists The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use aromatherapy it was a main part of their mummification process they placed plants in fat & left them for weeks in the hot sun to infuse. No body was mummified without an aromatic infusion. The Greeks had Hippocrates record & document aromatherapy plant properties […]
What Is Aromatherapy?
By Gemma on October 5, 2017 in Alternative Medicine, Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, oils 0
What Is Aromatherapy? The British Aromatherapy Council’s definition: ‘Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils in a holistic treatment to improve physical & emotional well being’. I think it is much more than that it is using the strength of Mother Nature to enhance holistic treatments. The exciting thing is that there are solutions to […]
New Pregnancy Massage Cushion
By Gemma on April 4, 2017 in Accredited Voluntary Register, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Uncategorised 0
Pregnancy massage during the 1st & 2nd Trimester can now be carried out with the Client lying on their front using a special padded cushion this has a dip around the abdomen & elevates the whole body up to take pressure off of the baby to protect & enable ultimate comfort for Mum. […]
Pregnancy Massage
What is Pregnancy Massage? I am now qualified in pregnancy massage so I can offer this treatment at a very special time in a woman’s life and it is a real privilege to be able to do so. Pregnancy massage is the same as a usual massage but it is tailored specifically to make sure […]
What is a Knot?
What is a Knot? A knot is when fibres in a muscle are stuck in a spasm which is a mini contraction. Knots feel hard because when a muscle contracts it releases calcium & it is a build up of this excess calcium in the muscle that feels hard & stops blood flowing to the […]
What is Massage?
What is Massage? Massage is the use of touch to manipulate the skin & underlying muscles to alleviate pain & tension. It is one of the oldest methods of healing. Massage is a very intuitive action when we are cold we rub ourselves warm, when a child falls over we ‘rub it better’, when we […]