Focus on Conditions: Arthritis

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Arthritis (Arthro Joint, +Itis Inflammation) The clue is in the name – arthritis is a condition which involves different forms of inflammation of the joints. I am often asked for advice on its treatment; however, most people do not realize that there are over 100 types of arthritis & thus diagnosis is important when giving advice. The symptoms, causes & treatments …

Treatments: Myofascial Release Techniques Diploma Course

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Myofascial Release: The Web That Surrounds Us Gateway Massages, Covent Garden, London; Wednesday 17th December 2014 Change is constant in all things and never more so than in the world of massage. There is constant research, symposia, conferences, workshops and training – all striving to improve techniques and the power of the therapists touch to improve outcomes for clients who …

Events: Rennie Grove Hospice Pamper Party

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Luxurious Pamper Party Fun to raise money for local Hospice Rennie Grove House, St. Albans, Thursday 4th December 2014 One of the many benefits of working at Neal’s Yard Remedies Therapy Rooms in St. Albans is that you hear about news and events and ok, maybe also because local businesses (such as Hotel Chocolat ahem), share their discount vouchers…. NYR loves …

Events: Pre-Christmas Party!

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Pre-Christmas Pamper & Craft Party Fun Private booking, Stotfold, Saturday 29th November 2014 Little did I know when I offered treatments to colleagues at the Verulam Clinic that I would end up with my very first private party booking! My offer was taken up by the lovely Donna, a sonographer with the clinic. She loved her aromatherapy massage and afterwards she asked if …

Massage: Cat Petrissage

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I am clearly missing a trick here – after seeing a number of cats massaging cats here is one where the cat practises on it’s human. I clearly need to train my cat in massage therapy!

Research Resource: The Chemistry of Essential Oils

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A Free Resource A fantastic free resource, available here and on You Tube: ‘The Chemistry of Essential Oils C390 as taught by Dr. Robert S. Pappas at Indiana University. This is the first half of the of the full semester course focusing on the chemical components most important in essential oil chemistry and how to classify them based on Dr. …

News: Woodside Clinic – Business of the Year 2014!

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Woodside Clinic – the Osteopaths & Physiotherapists where I practise – has won Business of the Year 2014!! To say I am very proud and glad to work at Woodside Clinic, Business of the Year 2014, is an understatement. I have learned so much and had such amazing experience here so far. I would like to take this opportunity to say Congratulations …

Treatments: Pregnancy Massage – Further Qualifications

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Further Abdominal & Full Body Pregnancy Massage I have just attended an inspiring further course on Pregnancy massage and the power of touch to help relax, calm and comfort expectant mothers. I feel privileged as I just love to learn – Aromatherapy and massage can be of enormous benefit to both mother and baby, used as separate treatments or combined to peaceful and calming effect. Studies …

Focus on Conditions: Asthma

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Asthma and Aromatherapy As an aromatherapist I treat the whole person, so with Asthma it’s important not just to look at what triggers attacks, exacerbates or prolongs them, but also the client’s personality – how they experience Asthma & its symptoms. For example, someone who is generally calm & an occasional sufferer may be completely different to someone who worries,  panics & suffers attacks 4-5 …

Oil of the Month Oct – Sunflower Seed Oil

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Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus annuus) If, like me, you are an 80’s child, you might just recall an advert for Flora Sunflower oil with model Maria Helvin generously applying it as a skin moisturiser. I recall being skeptical if the same stuff my mum used for frying eggs was really the reason for her amazing complexion…but reel forward a few …