Aromatherapy is a type of holistic healing that uses essential oils and other botanical products to promote health and wellbeing.
Essential oils can be thought of as a by-product of photosynthesis which are then extracted with steam or water distillation. Water, light and the atmosphere "power" the photosynthesis process, making essential oils a truly "nature-based product". There are no synthetic or artificial ingredients involved in true aromatherapy. However, essential oils are very potent organic chemical substances. Not all essential oils are suitable for all people, but when used responsibly, aromatherapy can have many healing benefits. When I help my clients use essential oils, I want them to understand that they are accessing all of these forces, and the result can be improved mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health!
Essential oils can be thought of as a by-product of photosynthesis which are then extracted with steam or water distillation. Water, light and the atmosphere "power" the photosynthesis process, making essential oils a truly "nature-based product". There are no synthetic or artificial ingredients involved in true aromatherapy. However, essential oils are very potent organic chemical substances. Not all essential oils are suitable for all people, but when used responsibly, aromatherapy can have many healing benefits. When I help my clients use essential oils, I want them to understand that they are accessing all of these forces, and the result can be improved mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health!
ESSENTIAL OILS ARE POWERFUL
I have spent years studying evidence-based aromatherapy at the clinical level through accredited organisations and am licensed by the IFPA (www.ifparoma.org). When you work with me, you can relax and start enjoying the benefits of aromatherapy, knowing you are in safe hands. As a clinical therapist, my education covers the safe and ethical use of essential oils and their properties but so much more. I began with the history of aromatic medicine, considering what the past has to tell us about today. I further studied botany, organic chemistry, distillation, ethics, biology, anatomy, pathology, and more. I put my skills into practice with supervised case studies for two years before opening my own practice in The Hague.
My background in spiritual coaching, energetic medicine and a lifetime of travel and exploration have created a depth to what I see is possible with these precious materials. I experience an emapthic connection with the essential oils and I offer you the opportunity to develop the same.
My background in spiritual coaching, energetic medicine and a lifetime of travel and exploration have created a depth to what I see is possible with these precious materials. I experience an emapthic connection with the essential oils and I offer you the opportunity to develop the same.
EVIDENCE BASED
Did you know that bergamot essential oil has been proven to positively influence our mood and physiological responses? Or that Ylang ylang has been proven to lower the heart rate and anxiety levels? A constituent in rosemary essential oil (1,8 cineole) can help to stimulate the immune system and provide pain relief. It can also cause unwanted drug interactions for people on certain medications.
As a certified clinical therapist, I have studied the clinical evidence of how essential oils can help you to achieve better health and positive connection to your body. I also know that not all oils are appropriate for all people. I ensure that you have only the most positive experiences by working with your personal history, goals and most fun of all - your sense of smell to help you get the most out of this wonderful modality.
As a certified clinical therapist, I have studied the clinical evidence of how essential oils can help you to achieve better health and positive connection to your body. I also know that not all oils are appropriate for all people. I ensure that you have only the most positive experiences by working with your personal history, goals and most fun of all - your sense of smell to help you get the most out of this wonderful modality.
ESSENTIAL OILS ARE MADE FROM THE SUN AND THE EARTH
I love to think about that. Sunlight, our atmosphere, earth and water come together to create essential in a process called photosynthesis. We have several theories as to why: emergency food reserves, to repel predators, to attract pollinators... but the truth is, no one can say for sure why essential oils exist.
I would like to suggest that they are a gift from nature. Humanity has been extracting them in one form or another for a very long time and our discoveries about what they can do only continues to grow.
I would like to suggest that they are a gift from nature. Humanity has been extracting them in one form or another for a very long time and our discoveries about what they can do only continues to grow.
