Chloe Adisson answers:

Side affects are pretty much the same thing. All the answers you found are probably right.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I can answer from the massage receiver and the giver as I’m a licensed massage therapist who provides both of these techniques in my practice.

Be sure to express your needs or areas of tension that you want attention for. An aromatherapy-hot stone massage will incorporate, likely, a relaxing essential oil blend. Some therapists will even custom blend an oil to your liking. Others will have a standard blend all ready for your treatment.

It’s important that you let the therapist know if the stones are too warm for you. They will raise your core temperature, so if you get too hot, say so, so the therapist can cool them down slightly to your comfort level.

Paying attention to these points will offer you the best experience leaving you feeling like a million bucks !

Chloe Adisson answers:

Here are links to the ones I own: (I am studying aromatherapy massage myself but it’s just a 10 week taster course; which can lead on to the diploma)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aromatherapy-Massage-You-Step-Step/dp/184483087X/ref=pd_bowtega_1/202-8884653-9017433?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182503484&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aromatherapy-Z-Comprehensive-Guide-Published/dp/009190661X/ref=pd_bowtega_2/202-8884653-9017433?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182503556&sr=1-2

Both are very very good. The second one concentrates on the uses of the oils and how to treat various ailments, it doesn’t go into detail about massage technique.

And here is a list someone created of good aromatherapy books for students of any level

http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-favourite-aromatherapy-titles-levels/lm/1BRJYXL40XKXN/ref=cm_lmt_srch_f_3_rsrssi0/202-8884653-9017433

I hope you enjoy your course, which qualification is it? I’m thinking of doing the VTCT Diploma.

Also lot’s of websites do student aromatherapy starter sets, it would be worth speaking to your tutor beforehand and finding out which oils you will be covering so you know which to buy. They only last around 6 months once you open them so it’s best not to go overboard; the tutor should have all the oils there to use if you haven’t got them all. Woods and simply supplements are good.

Also buy some small bowls and baby wipes to use on the course. Have fun, if you’re anything like me you’ll really enjoy it!

Feel free to email me if you want to ask me anything else.

Love and Light

K

Chloe Adisson answers:

If you are using a qualified aromatherapist there should be no pain involved. However, some oils should not be used on certain types of patients and this is why it is beneficial to use an aromatherapist who has undergone training.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Raindrop therapy is a massage using essential oils. Essential oils are absorbed into the blood stream immediately and are extremely beneficial. The oils are applied along the spine and on the bottoms of the feet. It is wonderfully relaxing and very healing. Try it.