integrated bodywork

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to relieve nervous stress, enhance well-being and promote health and vitality.

Essential oils are highly fragrant, volatile fluids that occur naturally in aromatic plants growing the world over. They can be distilled, expressed or solvent extracted from flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, fruits and woods, depending upon the plant. Each essential oil has distinct physiological and psychological properties. By combining the benefits of essential oils and those of therapeutic massage produces a pleasurable yet effective method of healing. Sue uses only the highest quality therapist grade essential oils and base oil in her practice.

For later home use, steam inhalations, baths, compresses, creams, lotions, diffusers and vaporisers can also be utilised: Sue will happily advise or can prepare appropriate blends for your personal use.

Massage Oil Blends

Sue has been using her own pre-blended oils within her practice for at least 10yrs. She created these blends for ease of travel and maximum usage. Each blend is made using organic cold pressed Sunflower base oil and essential oils, from by Alan Howell www.shechina.co.uk supplier of high quality essential oils and absolutes.

Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) was chosen for its following properties; high in Vitamins A, D, E and Minerals, easily absorbed leaving the skin feeling soft and silky with no contraindications including nut allergies.

Relaxing

A rich blend that has a deeply relaxing effect on the mind, body and soul making this the perfect oil for the end of the day. Plus, a fabulous facial massage oil.

FRANKINCENSE - Boswellia carterii

GERAINIUM - Pelargonium graveolens

LAVENDER - Lavandula angustifolia

VETIVER - Vetiveria zizanoides

Enriching

A lovely soft and subtle blend that smells divine and skin just loves it!. Ideal for the face and very sensitive skin types.

ORANGE - Citrus sinensis

NEROLI - Citrus aurantium

PETITGRAIN - Citrus aurantium var. amara

Warming

The perfect blend for muscular aches, tension or post work out. Not for the face due to Lemongrass and Black Pepper content.

LEMONGRASS - Cymbopogon citratus

FRENCH MAJORAM - Origanum marjorana

BLACK PEPPER - Piper nigrum

Refreshing

Fantastic cooling, refreshing and stimulating blend for anti jet-lag or a pick me up massage. Not for the face, if you’re epileptic or pregnant, due to the stimulating effects of Peppermint and Rosemary.

PEPPERMINT - Mentha piperita

ROSEMARY - Rosemarinus officinalis

CARDAMON - Elettaria cardamomum

The above blends are the property of Sue Carberry - Integrated Bodywork ®

Contact Sue directly to enquire about Aromatherapy