Aromatherapy Descriptions

Below are descriptions of Aromatherapy supplied by the Online Wellness Network wellness providers listed on this web site.  These descriptions are the opinion of the wellness provider that supplied the description.  Online Wellness Network holds no opinion of Aromatherapy as a healing resource and encourages wellness seekers to do adequate research before engaging in any healing modality.

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Aromatherapy is by no means a new discovery – in fact, it has been practiced all over the world for centuries.

Aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing essential oils for relieving symptoms in the physical body. These essential oils are derived from grasses, buds, peels, branches, needles, bark, leaves, seeds, berries, flowers, roots, fruits, woods, herbs, spices.

Aromatherapy promotes health of body, peacefulness of mind, helps the negative emotions to rest and by working in conjunction with the olfactory system, helps a person get in touch with their true selves.

Treatment is harmless, provided that the oils are sensibly and correctly used. Diagnosis is not advisable. Essential oils are gaining acceptance as a leading choice in home care. Many chiropractors value essential oils with amazing results in chiropractic treatments. Scents that activate the brain’s emotional centre and redefining psychology. Practitioners of traditional Indian Ayurvedic m
Marlene MitchellCertified Aromatherapy Teacher
International Certified Aromatherapy Institute

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Aromatherapy is the use of fragrant Therapeutic Essential Oils, extracted from plant material, to encourage good health, equilibrium and well-being. Be sure to look at the qualifications of the Aromatherpist you are working with, as yet there are no legal requirements for licencing in Canada nor the USA. Aromatherapists do not diagnose medical conditions, only your Medical or Naturopathic doctor can do this. Aromatherpists practice a modality where they work with Therapeutic Essential Oils. As all Essential Oils are highly concentrated and powerful holistic substances, all have imperative safeties. It is therefor important to consult a Professional Certified Aromatherpist before using Essential Oils.
MS Helen DavisCERTIFIED KRIPALU YOGA TEACHER, LICENCED RA
Pathways Yoga, Reiki & Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy, as its name suggests, is a therapy of aromas, the aromas of therapeutic plants concentrated In the form of essential oils. These pure extracts are the basis and tools of Aromatherapy.

Many people use essential oils, like Lavender, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus, at home in their baths and oil burners. They have discovered the many therapeutic benefits of these pure, wonderful gifts of nature.

Aromatherapy treatments combine the therapeutic and fragrant properties of essential oils with the healing power of touch and. massage. The holistic massage is gentle, rhythmic, connecting and soothing. The essential oils are individually selected for each client.

This powerful combination of therapeutic essential oils and holistic massage creates the ultimate in relaxation.


Ms Lorraine DoronBA Hons MIFA reg MAR
Lorraine Doron Aromatherapy & Reflexology

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Aromatherapy is the use of Botanical Essential Oils for personal health and wellbeing.
Marilyn VailPresident, Certified Aromatherapist
Inhalation, Inc.

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When we smell a true, pure essential oil, we breathe in the consciousness of the plant and access Nature’s immense power of self-regeneration.
Christoph StreicherPh.D., President, CEO
Amrita Aromatherapy, Inc.

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A gentle holistic treatment incorporating acupressure points and lymphatic drainage that integrates the life force energy of plants (essential oils), intentional therapeutic touch and your own body’s healing intelligence to create a synergistic healing of mind, body and spirit in a safe and nurturing space.
Ms Joanne Fabri
Soul Eternity... A Time, A Place, A Space To BE!

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Aromatherapy massage using specific oils for any particular problem is magnificent, specific oils can actually kill pain and are natural anti inflammatories, they can uplift your mood, ease depression,and make you feel totally relaxed. Combined with the massage it is a wonderful experience.
Cherie GrindonMIFA
Greenfields Aromatherapy & Spa Treatments

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Aromatherapy is the use of medicinal grade essential oils to help foster better health and relationships to self and others. It is a holistic treatment and works on all levels mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. It is amazing medicine if used properly.
Anonymous

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Aroamtherapy is the use of essential oils to aid the mind body and emotions of individuals and families. Using natural product produced by and obtained from plants many physical and emotional complaints can be combated.
Mrs Anthea PrestonMIFA, ITEC, PGCE, AC Registered
Ascent Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy is one of the most luxurious treatments for mind and body. The treatment combines massage with essential oils to enhance well-being, restore balance, soothe away tension, lift depression, fight infection and encourage healing.
Mrs Christine SorleyBA, IHBC, IIHHT, CIMI
Christine’s Quantum Therapies

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Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils (extracts or essences) from flowers, herbs, and trees to promote health and well-being.

Essential oils have been used medicinally to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They provide exquisite fragrance to balance mood, lift spirits, dispel negative emotions, and create a romantic atmosphere. They can stimulate the regeneration of the tissue or stimulate nerves. They can even carry nutrients to, and oxygenate the cells. With pure Essential Oils, millions of people can find relief from disease, from infections, from pain, and even from mental difficulties.
Fe BaileyQuantum-Touch Instructor, Aromatherapist
Tropical Healing

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True Aromatherapy is defined as the controlled and systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve and maintain physical and emotional well being. Essential Oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeutic properties, which can be utilized to improve health and prevent disease It is particularly useful in treating stress related disorders as well as chronic conditions.

Nicola McGillLLSA, MIFA, BMLDA
Nicola McGill Complementary Therapies

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Essential oils are the "blood" of a plant, providing nutrients to the plant for optimal functioning. By using these oils, either by ingesting, inhaling, diffusing, or applying to the body, the energetic vibrational frequency is raised, creating space and support for the body/mind to heal, attracting more positive energy to the person or environment, and allowing for optimal functioning!
Rena Levin
Sole-utions

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Using volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person’s health (mainly respiratory, allergies, etc.).
Anonymous

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The use of therapeutic medicinal essential oils to help heal the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Dr. Marji Lee PearsonAP, DOM
Asian Healing Arts Center

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Aromatherapies and scent is used to acheive healing on a spirtual, mental, emotional, physical level and aid in healing to acheive balance in a inviduals life.
Miss Christina MoralesB.S., CCHt.
Core Soul Healing

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Aromatherapy is the use of plant substances that have been extracted and concentrated into essential oils and hydrosols. The name aromatherapy is somewhat misleading, because scent is only one aspect of aromatherapy. Essential oils can have a very positive and powerful effect on enhancing and healing the body, mind and spirit.

Aromatics have been used since the beginning of time. Modern day research has confirmed their therapeutic and medicinal qualities of being anti-bacterial, anti fungal, antiseptic, antiinflammatory, anti-viral, anti-venomous, anti-depressive, anti-neuralgic, stimulant, nervine, digestive and diuretic in nature.

The effect of essential oils on the mental and emotions is extraordinary: uplifting depression, anxiety into clarity and stress into calming. Essential oils are known to be sedative or stimulating in nature, addressing the autonomic nervous system to produce the desired effect.


Shanti Dechen
Aroma Apothecary

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Aromatherapy begins with the sense of smell. Essential oils are derived from plant materials to nourish our bodies, heal our spirit and our emotions. They are antibacterial and antifungal having many uses.
Ms. Judi Julianoaromatherapist
Gateway To Wellness