Aromatherapy: an Aromatic Chemical Message about Living Well

Aromatherapy is exquisitely aromatic and it is much more. Much is said of using essential oils to stimulate emotion and memory through the sense of smell. Perhaps more significantly, essential oils enter our bodies through the skin, or sometimes by ingestion, and interact directly with our very chemistry. Essential oils work at a cellular level much like our body’s own information molecules (neurotransmitters, hormones and other ligands) which communicate across systems: nervous, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune in particular.

Essential oils embody the rich aromatic mastery of nature and have been used for thousands of years to enhance health and human potential. Embedded in them are eons of trial and error testing conducted by nature herself. In an organic biological language, essential oils teach us to live well with artistry and mastery. One of the chief benefits of consulting essential oils therapeutically is the use of a sensory, experiential medium. “Stop thinking and end your problems,” says the Tao te Ching.

Working intuitively and in collaboration allows us to explore the rich oracle provided by a palate of over 130 essential oils. When combined with massage, this part of the session builds rapport with the therapist prior to hands-on work. It also helps form the selection of techniques and qualities used during your massage. Essential oil selections are then reexamined from an analytical viewpoint as well as olfactory preferences on your part.

Whether applied through massage, bath, inhalation, or simply worn as a fragrance, essential oils add a sensory, healing, and soulful dimension to your life. Aromatherapy addresses body, mind, feelings and spirit. Groundbreaking research of scientists like Dr. Valerie Hunt, professor emerita of UCLA's Department of Physiological Sciences, and Dr. Candace Pert, research professor of Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine, demonstrate that the mind and the emotions exist throughout the body tissue. Thoughts and feelings affect chemistry and fields of energy throughout the body. Working at the cellular level where energy and structure meet, essential oils help you to feel a clearer stronger flow of energy in your life. This flow of energy or Chi opens opportunities to deepen your sense of inner peace and pursue self-actualizing behaviors. In addition to enriching your sensory environment, aromatherapy provides a setting of high potential for personal growth and human evolution.

Nourish yourself with this lush profound form of holistic healthcare.