Many people have heard of aromatherapy, but have you heard of the AromaTouch technique?
What Is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment that has been around for thousands of years. It uses essential oils and natural extracts to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We can trace Aromatherapy back to ancient cultures in Egypt, China, and India. During this time, natural components used for religious and medicinal purposes, were known to have both physical and psychological benefits. Early China often burned incense to promote spiritual harmony and balance. Egyptians used various oils in the embalming process and distilled oils not just for medicinal use, but for cosmetic as well!
Modern-day aromatherapy uses both scents and topical application to introduce essential oils to the body. Some aromatherapy options include diffusers, bath salts, massage, steamers, and facial masks. It is also known to have a wide variety of benefits. Stress reduction, pain management, enhanced sleep, fighting unwanted bacteria. Using essential oils for allergies is another great alternative, or just to supplement over-the-counter medications.
Aromatherapy’s effect on the limbic system
But, what makes aromatherapy so powerful is its effect on the limbic system. This system is a complex network of nerves in the brain. These nerves are responsible for controlling heart rate, breathing, stress levels, blood pressure, memory, and hormone balance. Every time we inhale, the odors we smell interact with the limbic system triggering physical, emotional and mental reactions. Understanding this, it’s easy to see why aromatherapy is so influential on both our bodies and our minds.
What Is The AromaTouch Technique?
The AromaTouch technique, developed by Dr. David K. Hill, D.C., is the therapeutic application of essential oils to improve mental health and physical wellbeing.
This treatment with essential oils is a technique that reduces stress, both physical and mental, and also supports the body’s natural functions through homeostasis. The AromaTouch technique utilizes dōTERRA’s Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils which provides a unique restorative experience.
What Makes The AromaTouch Technique Unique?
It is the specialized application of these oils that make the AromaTouch Technique unique. The physical technique along with the various scents provides stress relief and promotes relaxation. It also boosts the immune system, decreases pain, both inflammatory and otherwise and elevates the overall mood. We can restore the balance to body and mind by When using the AromaTouch methodology to apply these oils.
The eight essential oils used during the AromaTouch Technique are:
- Balance: A grounding blend of oils that promote calmness and relaxation.
- Lavender: Enhances relaxation and relieves stress. Lavender is also anti-inflammatory, fights against unwanted bacteria or pathogens, helps reduce unwanted bacteria and promotes relaxation.
- Tea Tree: (Melaleuca oil) Reduces discomfort, ache, or soreness that has unwanted bacteria or pathogens and anti-bacterial properties.
- On Guard: A protective blend that boosts the immune system.
- AromaTouch: A blend that reduces inflammation and enhances muscle relaxation.
- Deep Blue: A soothing blend that soothes inflammation and helps with pain management.
- Wild Orange: Is purifying and germ-destroying while boosting joy and happiness.
- Peppermint: Provides support to the digestive, respiratory and immune systems.
Why Is Self-Care Important?
Self-care is a crucial aspect of health and stress management. Stress is not only known to impact your mental health but plays an important role in one’s physical health too. So, it’s easy to see the connection between self-care and physical health. Emotionally speaking, self-care is all about you. It is carving out time for yourself where the focus is ensuring you are at your best. By regularly participating in self-care practices, you are reaffirming that you are important to yourself and to others. Together these things create a sense of high self-worth and joy. Self-care also provides you with essential solitary time. This time alone can allows you work your way through intense feelings if and when they arise.
Contact us today or find an appointment time online to learn more about practicing self-care an the AromaTouch Technique.
Love and Light,
Liraz
Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.
Liraz is the best massage therapist I have worked with. She combines expert knowledge of anatomy with her sensitive intuition. She takes time to talk with you to learn your specific needs and follows up on future visits. She adapts her approach based on your preferences. She has alleviated pain in several areas for me, and suggested exercises and stretches I can do at home to maintain the improvements. Her office setting and personality are serene and relaxing. I always leave feeling significantly better physically and spiritually. I highly recommend Liraz and Heavenly Embrace Wellness.
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