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Essential Oil of the month - April - Cedarwood

05/09/2012 13:33:00

Essential Oil of the month - April

Cedarwood Oil

Latin name : Cedrus atlantica

Cedarwood Oil light amber in colour with a soothing, woody aroma having sweet notes of chocolate / caramel and is steam distilled from the cedarwood trees, a member of the Pinaceae (conifer) family. The Cedarwood Oil used by aromasus is sourced in Morocco.

Cedarwood oil use has been traced back to ancient times being found in Egyptian tombs and has been mentioned in the Bible. Used in the perfume industry as a fixative and has traditionally been used in the East to help treat urinary tract infections & bronchial infections. It aids oily skin conditions and dry, itchy scalps so is a fantastic addition to shampoo bases to promote healthy hair & scalp. Cedarwood oil also helps to increase memory, enhance meditative relaxation and helps with depression.

For further advice on oils, blends or treatments please contact us.

Looking forward to May's

'Essential oil of the month'

Love through aroma,

Susie x

Meet the Complementary therapists

02/27/2012 19:50:00

Susie began her career in the Beauty Industry leaving Telford college, Edinburgh with a C&G beauty therapy qualification. Over the years working from various salons and on a freelance basis she developed a love of working with and helping people from many walks of life. Through providing massage she developed a passion for working more holistically and began to seek out and take part in CPD workshops and training to further her qualifications & experience in massage and Indian head massage.

From here she progressed to study and qualify with a BA (hons) in Complementary Healthcare specialising in Clinical Aromatherapy from Edinburgh Napier University.

Having a few health problems herself Susie searched for and tried many alternatives to aid in coping with and dealing with pre and post effects of surgery which have boosted both her health and belief in the benefits of Complementary healthcare.

She is passionate to promote the benefits & efficacy of Complementary Therapies within healthcare and her overall goal is to provide professional treatments using high quality products.

Promoting health & wellbeing through Complementary Therapy workshops, taster sessions, charity events & corporate events which are all professionally delivered in a friendly, fun & relaxed atmosphere is also very important to Susie. She feels very privileged to work alongside a fantastic team of Complementary healthcare professionals providing treatments / workshops for many wonderful people from many walks of life at various venues throughout Scotland.

Susie has over 20 years of massage experience and continually keeps up to date with CPD training, researching specific areas in the Complementary Therapy field and learning through experiences to accelerate development, further advancing her practice and treatments provided for each individual client.

Susie is a registered member with the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) a leading professional 'self' regulatory body representing Complementary Therapists in the UK and Ireland. Susie has also undertaken First Aid Training (including Complementary therapy specific) and holds a current First Aid Certificate.

Susie understands some peoples concerns regarding 'trying' Complementary Therapies for the first time and asks anyone feeling this way to contact her to discuss this further. She actively promotes her wishes for Complementary Therapies to work alongside Orthodox medicine to provide each individual the very best treatment to aid their recovery from ailments / illness and maintain health and wellbeing. Susies level of studies and experience allows her to realise when to refer clients on to other healthcare professionals and liases with a number of CAM therapists, pharmacists, nursing practitioners and doctors to ensure optimum care is provided.

Essential oil of the month - March - Rosemary

02/27/2012 19:02:00

'Essential oil of the month' - March

Rosemary

Latin name ; Rosmarinus officinalis.

Rosemary is a clean, sharpy essential oil with a herby, minty & slightly woody under tone as characteristic of the fresh herb and is steam distilled from the flowering tips of the herb.

Rosemary is a member of the Lamiaceae family, it is a bushy shrub growing up to two metres in height, with long, silvery green needle shaped leaves. Small blue to mauve flowers appear in spring and summer. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated world wide.

As Rosemary is one of the most stimulating essential oils it is a perfect 'pick me up'. It aids memory & clear thinking so is a fantastic choice of oil for using in periods of learning / study, using in the shower / bath in the morning to invigorate the body & mind and to protect the psyche. Vaporising Rosemary is also excellent for combatting fatigue, clearing a stuffy atmosphere and aiding in killing air born bacteria. Rosemary is a popular oil used by aromasus while providing Indian head massage as it's stimulating actions will help strengthen hair growth and condition the scalp as well as the aforementioned benefits. It is also used within aromasus blends for invigorating massage and muscle blends proving very popular with active sports clients.

For further advice on oils, blends or treatments please contact us.

Looking forward to April's

'Essential oil of the month'

Love through aroma,

Susie x

Essential oil of the month - February - Ylang Ylang

02/27/2012 18:25:00

'Essential oil of the month' - February

Ylang Ylang

Latin name : Cananga odorata genuina

Ylang Ylang is obtained by steam distillation from the flowers. Originating from Madagascar this sweet, exotic and deeply floral essential oil with its name meaning 'flower of flowers '. Part of the Annonaceae family (Magnolia). A tall fast growing tropical tree, growing up to 35 metres but usually kept at around 3 metres when grown as a commercial crop. It produces a long and penetrating taproot, and flowers from the second year. The flowers are numerous, large, fragrant, and pale yellow-green, getting more fragrant and yellow with age. Flowering is often year round.

Ylang Ylang has been used for years for its sensual & aphrodisiac properties and for personal adornment. It is useful to aid in tension and stress with its soothing & relaxing actions and helping soothe anger and grief.

Ylang Ylang blends well with Vetiver, Bergamot, Jasmine & Rose.

For further advice on oils, blends or treatments please contact us.

Looking forward to March's

'Essential oil of the month'

Rosemary

Love through aroma,

Susie x

Essential oil of the month ( January ) Cinnamon Leaf oil

01/24/2012 14:04:00

'Essential oil of the month'

January

Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Latin name - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Cinnamon Leaf Oil originates from Sri Lanka and is steam distilled from the leaves.

A clear to light amber oil providing a warm, spicy fragrance characteristic of fresh ground cinnamon and although widely used as a domestic spice Cinnamon Leaf Oil has traditionally been used in medicine and has many uses within Aromatherapy.

A lovely, warming oil which can be stimulating to the system, aid in relief of muscular aches and pains, aids digestion and encourages appetite.

(Caution - Should be used sparingly on skin due to risk of skin irritation, should not be used on babies & young children. Price & Price, 2007)

Also being a powerful antiseptic & germ killer Cinnamon Leaf Oil is ideal for vaporising in your room to banish those nasty cold and flu bugs bouncing around our air waves at the moment.

Blends well with orange & clove oils..mmm fantastic aroma blend to be floating around your home or workplace during these wintery months and with all the health benefits too!

For further advice on oils, blends or treatments please contact us.

Looking forward to February's

'Essential oil of the month'

Ylang Ylang

Love through aroma,

Susie x

Welcome 2012...

01/06/2012 14:12:00

Welcome 2012....NEW YEAR, Looking for a new YOU?

Why not continue being YOU just in a healthier, happier, more relaxed & rejuvenated way?

Introduce 'The aromasus guru' into your life in 2012 and reep the benefits. Here to provide you with valuable information on essential oils & complementary healthcare therapies along with lots of advice, special offers and freebies..maybe the most blissful move you've made to an amazing new YOU..

See the January special offers below and look out for our 'Essential oil of the month'

Please contact us for further details or to book a treatment.

Love through aroma,

Susie ♥

January special offers

Detox treatments -

Buy 1 Get One 1/2 price treatment voucher.

Our bodies naturally go through the process of detoxification continually eliminating excess toxins via our urinary, digestive, integumentary, circulatory, respiratory and lymphatic systems. Although our bodies are constructed to cope with some toxins, overload with excess processed food, alcohol, sugar, air & water pollutants can all increase our toxin levels leading to fatigue, constipation, excess wind, low immunity, imbalance of hormones, poor circulation, mood swings, skin complaints, low mood and a build up of mucus.

Essential oils have a direct effect on the body, mind and spirit and can be used in conjunction with dietary detoxification through inhalations, massage, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy body compresses to aid the body’s natural cleansing process and aromatherapy body scrubs, bath & shower preparations can aid in aftercare and maintenance.

Christmas and New Year are times in all of our lives where we can tend to over indulge a little. Why not give your body and mind the treat they deserve and kick start the new year the way you really mean to go on….detoxed..refreshed..revitalised and ready for all that 2012 has to offer.

Complementary healthcare treatments available including clinical aromatherapy, massage, indian head massage and hot stone therapies exclusively or combined to provide an individually tailored treatment by preparing a blend and treatment plan to suit each individuals holistic profile, needs and wishes.

Help kick start your body and mind into eliminating all those unwanted toxins lingering around your system leaving you feeling 'yuck'.

Why not book in for a treatment today or come together with a small group of likeminded individuals / friends wishing to free their bodies of excess toxins and clear their minds in a refreshing aromatic atmosphere by having a detox therapy event.

Luxurious ladies events -

Hostess receives free treatment voucher for every 5 treatments provided at event.