Aromatherapy Technique: A Clinical Application for Essential Oils

Maybe you have heard about Essential Oils and wondered what all the fuss was about; or maybe you have started to use them in your home already; but whatever the reason you decided to attend, I am glad you are here.   BE BLESSED as you learn more about ESSENTIAL OILS.   This class has been created...

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of Essential Oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant....

If you know anything about Essential Oils, you probably know that these amazing products can be used in a myriad of ways to support health and wellness for every member of the family. You are probably aware that Essential Oils can be used in several different applications, including Internal ...

When setting up for an Aromatherapy Technique, think tranquility and serenity. Find a quiet, warm place to set up a table. If you are in a cooler room, place an electric blanket underneath to keep the receiving person more comfortable. For the comfort of the person receiving the technique, a...

Before we get into which Essential Oils we will be using, we need to learn a few easy applications that are a part of the Aromatherapy Technique. There are six, and once we learn these, we’ll move on to learning the four stages of the Technique, then the Oils to use. The first application is the...

Stand on one side of the recipient while continuing to touch at all times. Next, you’ll create a movement over the recipient’s back called the ALTERNATING PALM SLIDE, our second application. This movement will be from the spine to the sides. Start with your fingertips on the spine and lower your...

Now it is time to ACTIVATE THE FIVE ZONES, our third application. Notice the connection between the zones on each part of the back. Stand at the head of the table near the Recipient's head. Placing your hands at the waistline, match your thumbs to ZONE 1, keeping your hand flat and open. Drag...

The THUMB WALK TISSUE PULL is our fourth application. Standing at the hips of the recipient, place your hands just to the outside of the spine. Starting at the waistline, place your thumbs down on the outside of the spine. Create little circles, pulling tissue up, out, and down, as you walk...

AUTONOMIC means involuntary actions of the nervous system. For our fifth application, of the Aromatherapy Technique, we will focus on the feet and bringing AUTONOMIC BALANCE to the body. The foot is broken down into different Zones and Regions. REGIONS (colored areas) represent the sections...

Our sixth and final application is AURICULAR STRESS REDUCTION, which focuses on the ears. Your ears are closely connected to the brain. When you massage the right lobe, you are massaging an area that is connected to the left brain and the pituitary gland, which affects your cortisol levels and...

Now that we have discussed the six different applications used during the Aromatherapy Technique, we are ready to get started. The Aromatherapy Technique is divided into FOUR STAGES. STAGE 1 • Focuses on the Nervous System. • Shifts the body from stress to rest. • Essential Oils you will use:...

When you are APPLYING an Essential Oil, hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle about 1/2" above the recipient's back. Normally you will APPLY three to four individual drops along the spine, starting near the low back and working your way towards the neck. When you are DISTRIBUTING the oils up the...

Since these Essential Oils are applied neat (without dilution) to the skin during the Aromatherapy Technique, it is IMPERATIVE to apply Essential Oils that are free of additives and fillers that could irritate the skin. QUALITY matters! Buying and using our high-quality Essential Oils with the...

1. If for some reason a recipient cannot use one of the oils suggested in the Aromatherapy Technique, remove the Essential Oil and replace it with Fractionated Coconut Oil. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE for another Essential Oil. 2. Once you establish a connection with a recipient, keep a hand on them at...

Now let’s look at the Essential Oils to use during the Aromatherapy Technique. Since the purpose of the AROMATHERAPY TECHNIQUE is to create homeostasis in the body, it is no wonder that we start off by using the GROUNDING BLEND and LAVENDER in the Stress Management stage. The first oil in the...

The second Essential Oil in the Stress Management Stage of the AROMATHERAPY TECHNIQUE is LAVENDER. LAVENDER is often considered a must-have oil to keep on hand at all times due to its versatile uses, including calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of...

As you move into the Immune Support Stage, you will use MELALEUCA and PROTECTIVE BLEND. The first oil to use in this Stage is MELALEUCA. MELALEUCA, or Tea Tree oil, is best known for its purifying qualities, which make it useful for cleansing the skin and home surfaces, purifying the air, or...

The second Essential Oil to use in the Immune Support Stage is PROTECTIVE BLEND. As one of our most popular oils, PROTECTIVE BLEND is a powerful proprietary blend that supports healthy immune function* and contains cleansing properties. PROTECTIVE BLEND provides a natural and effective...

As we enter Stage 3 of the AROMATHERAPY TECHNIQUE, we will call on MASSAGE BLEND and SOOTHING BLEND to calm and support the muscles and joints. As a vital part of the AROMATHERAPY TECHNIQUE, our proprietary MASSAGE BLEND provides comforting and relaxing effects. Through the Aromatherapy...

After applying the Massage Blend in Stage 3, we move onto the SOOTHING BLEND. Formulated to soothe and cool, SOOTHING BLEND serves as an enriching blend of oils perfect for a massage after a long day or an intense workout. SOOTHING BLEND is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of...