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"Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments. Essential oils, extracted from plants are thought to possess distinctive therapeutic properties.

An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile substance extracted from a single botanical source by distillation or expression. Essential oils have been utilised in fragrances, flavours and medicines for thousands of years and there are some 400 different oils extracted from plants all over the world. " (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council - CNHC www.cnhc.org.uk)

Aromatherapy uses the essential oils to treat a variety of conditions, both physical and emotional and can complement other therapies. The oils can be used in different ways: e.g. massage, bath, cream, inhalation, or diffuser.

As with all treatments, a full consultation should be completed with a qualified therapist to ensure that Aromatherapy is right for you.