What is Aromatherapy?

What is Aromatherapy?
According to the Alliance of International Aromatherapists,
Aromatherapy is a true holistic therapy, offering simultaneous healing possibilities on physical, emotional and energetic levels. Aromatherapy works by simply taking a deep breath: the aromatic molecules enter our blood stream and travel to all parts of our body. The wide range of aromas available can gently help any mood or emotion.

The essential oils used in aromatherapy are highly concentrated substances, extracted most commonly by steam distillation from a variety of flowers, herbs, trees, roots, and fruit. Each oil offers its own unique chemistry of healing qualities. Lavender, geranium, spruce, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon and myrrh are oils commonly used in aromatherapy. Each essential oil has its own distinct chemical profile that offers therapeutic properties. Each is classified as stimulating, balancing, relaxing, or more specifically, as antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, decongestants, analgesics, antiinflammatory, digestives, to name a few.

A typical example is shown by the use of lavender, one of the most versatile and widely used oils. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is known to soothe tension headaches, reduce inflammation and pain, cleanse wounds,aid in tissue repair for burns and cuts, and relax you to sleep.

Today, aromatherapy is widely used in various health care settings: in hospitals for stress, nausea and cancer care; in senior care environments for reducing agitation, improving sleep, and improving indoor air quality; and in massage therapy for relaxation and reducing body pain.


Andrea's Skin Care & Body Therapy customizes the use of  a variety of essential oils during each of our services, according to the needs of the client, unless requested by the client to do otherwise. Our goal is to provide a tranquil  environment in which you experience serenity and rejuvenation. We don't charge extra for the use of Aromatherapy essential oils, we consider it to be an essential  part of the service you receive.  We invite you to come in, relax and breathe deeply. Experience the benefits of our Aromatherapy.

Indulge...In Your Health!
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