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Pregnancy brings many changes: physically, psychologically and socially. These changes can vary greatly between woman, and even with one woman’s...

Times of change can cause anxious feelings in all of us. A new year at school is no exception, whether it’s a first year of primary or high school...

Just like food and traditions we can often relate different scents to each season. A touch of sunburn, tension in the air, bugs biting? In this...

Hello Spring! Most people, especially those of us in the cooler Southern states, breathe a sigh of relief as Spring heralds the end of winter and...

Most people are familiar with the aroma of lavender. But do you know exactly what you are smelling? Did you know there are many different varieties...

As well as giving loads of massages over the years, I’ve also received lots of massage. Some memorable for how wonderful it made me feel. Some...

Most people love to get massage. However, it’s often seen as an indulgence, at the bottom of the to-do list.  Should it be seen as more of a...

Probably the easiest and most convenient method of application of essential oils is via inhalation. It also carries the lowest risk of adverse...

I’m sure I am not the only one who has been making the most of extra time at home with some decluttering and spring cleaning. I prefer to use...

Our bodies are made to cope with mild and/or intermittent stress. However prolonged periods of stress can begin to have a detrimental effect on our...

First up, if you see a report of an essential oil that can treat coronavirus, don’t believe it! As COVID-19 is a new virus, there cannot possibly be...

WITH GUIDANCE FROM A QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL OILS AND OTHER ASPECTS OF AROMATHERAPY CAN SAFELY BE USED TO TREAT MANY MINOR AILMENTS IN...

THE ACT OF MASSAGING OUR BABIES HAS BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE SO MANY BENEFITS WHEN TECHNIQUES ARE PRACTISED CORRECTLY. THE MEDIUM WE USE TO MASSAGE OUR...

Musculoskeletal pain may be transient, in response to physical exercise or injury, or more chronic, for example in osteoarthritis. Clinical...

The word “aromatherapist” implies a person who uses aromas in therapy. Yes, that’s true, however as I’m often saying “it’s more than just nice...

“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something...

Many women take great care of themselves during pregnancy but once the baby is here self care is a thing of the past. This is a great shame....

As with all learning it is imperative that the teacher is skilled and properly qualified in the subject being taught. There is an abundance of...

How difficult is it to find time for ourselves these days? Jean Hailes found that the two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy...

There is often some concern about the use of aromatherapy during pregnancy. A wide variety of misinformation and conflicting advice has lead to...

Winter is here and we are definitely feeling the temperatures drop here in Melbourne. Do you dread this time of year, entering winter full of...

We are all aware of the power of touch; how a simple pat or ‘rub it better’ can make us feel. Touch is one of our first senses to develop. An early...

I’ve been known to say frequently “aromatherapy is more than just nice smells”. We see the word ‘aromatherapy’ being used a lot but what is it...