It’s Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday) on March 18th .. what better gift than an relaxing Aromatherapy Massage treatment?  InstantCalmer Massage vouchers are always a wonderful gift to receive, our special “Thanks Mum” Luxury Aromatherapy Facial is sure to impress,  the perfect way to say thank you!

If you’d like advice on the best treatment for Mum (or Grandma!) then please call us on 01482 778385, or email beccy@instantcalmer.net.  Our treatment room is conveniently situated in central Hull at the Core Health Centre and has safe off street parking.

Follow the link for details of all of our massage treatments and vouchers  (including our special Mother’s Day selection).

See you soon!

Beccy

Say “Thanks Mum!” with a fantastic Aromatherapy Massage Gift Voucher

Pregnancy is an exciting time for women, but it can often bring some undesirable side effects. Backaches, headaches, swelling and muscular tension are all common issues during pregnancy. Mums to be  often have concerns over the potential dangers of traditional pain treatments and medication. Aromatherapy pregnancy massages are a natural, healthy and holistic alternative to pain relief and can be a beneficial addition to any pregnancy treatment plan.

Essential oils are used during aromatherapy prenatal massage; derived from plants, essential oils deliver natural benefits through topical application as well as inhalation.  Pregnancy massage promotes circulation, providing relief from edema (swelling / water retention). Aromatherapy massage relaxes muscles and reduces cramping and stiffness. Massage and aromatherapy create a sense of wellbeing by lowering anxiety and depression whilst promoting restful sleep.

At InstantCalmer we practice massage techniques that are totally sage and that provide relief from the uncomfortable symptoms that occur in pregnancy. As a member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) you can be assured that we’re well trained and that you’re in safe hands. A pregnancy aromatherapy massage uses a customised blend of safe essential oils that concentrate on the specific needs of a pregnant woman.  Pillows and padding are used to provide a comfortable and safe experience for women in any trimester of their pregnancy. Aromatherapy pregnancy massage during the final months of pregnancy can help to promote relaxation and leave mums feeling refreshed and revived.

Most essential oils provide safe and therapeutic benefits to women during their pregnancy. However certain essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy so it is important that any treatment is provided by a qualified aromatherapy massage therapist. Women that are experiencing sensitivity to strong scents, particularly during their first trimester, may prefer to enjoy a relaxing massage without essential oils.

Aromatherapy Massage in Pregnancy

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing techniques used to naturally improve mood and sleep patterns. Regular massage therapy sessions play an important role in the management of stress, anxiety and depression. Stress manifests as both emotional and physical symptoms requiring and is best treated with an holistic approach. Depression can cause a debilitating change to an individual’s emotional and physical health. Symptoms of depression include emotional turmoil, insomnia, chronic pain, low energy and difficulty in concentrating. The specific causes of depression can be difficult to identify so a holistic treatment plan is beneficial in achieving relief from the symptoms. Massage therapy provides a safe and nurturing treatment for individuals living with depression.

A massage provides a safe environment for the mind and body to connect. Human touch is soothing and promotes emotional healing. A massage raises self-awareness by providing an opportunity to consciously identify stress and tension.  This enhances the ability of the body to proactively release tension before it manifests in negative ways. Self-awareness promotes confidence and emotional stability. Massage creates a sense of euphoria by releasing stress and relaxing the body.

Massage stimulates skin causing the body to release the mood enhancing chemicals. Dopamine and serotonin create a sense of wellbeing and euphoria. Additionally, massage reduces the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, further promoting relaxation. Massage also stimulates organ systems to provide optimal functioning of the body. Invigorating the body boosts energy and concentration whilst simultaneously releasing endorphins that relieve symptoms of pain and depression.  Massage enhances physical health as well as reducing the negative impact of depression on emotional well-being.

Massage therapy provides a holistic treatment for depression. Addressing the health of both the mind and body is a natural and effective way to reduce the effects of depression. Massage provides a relaxing environment that enhances the wellbeing of the individual and provides symptom relief from the physical and emotional impact of depression.

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Treating Depression with Aromatherapy Massage

Chronic pain is an invisible malady that severely impairs the quality of life of billions of people around the world. It is a condition that affects both the physical and mental health of an individual and it is difficult to treat. Chronic pain is a complex disease with multiple sources and manifestations, and rarely does one treatment alone provide an individual complete relief. Invasive procedures are often recommended prematurely and have the potential of causing unnecessary harm to the individual. Research suggests that treatment plans should begin with non-invasive therapies that address the wellbeing of the whole individual as opposed to constantly seeking to relieve a specific cause of pain.

Massage provides a safe and natural addition to any chronic pain management treatment plan. At InstantCalmer in Hull, your therapist will use a variety of techniques to provide pain and stress relief. There are many styles of massage, allowing a tailored treatment plan to be created.  Each approach provides a relaxing therapy focused on treating the entire body system in addition to targeting pain in a specific area. Massage therapy uses the soft tissue of the entire body to provide a holistic approach to treatment for chronic pain.

In addition to the physical benefit, massage promotes an individual’s ability to cope with pain. Endorphins released during massages raises the pain threshold of the patient while promoting a feeling of wellbeing. Massage also relieves stress and builds self-awareness enhancing the overall health of individuals. Regular massage therapy familiarises individuals with their body so they can better understand their chronic pain. Research has also shown that the human touch provided during traditional massage techniques has a therapeutic benefit further enhancing the holistic approach necessary for adequate chronic pain management.

Helping to Manage Pain with Aromatherapy Massage

InstantCalmer Aromatherapy Massage (Hull, UK) provides holistic massage treatments healing the mind and the body. Massage promotes stress and pain relief, whilst essential oils stimulate the body’s natural immunity through skin absorption and scent.

By using specific essential oils InstantCalmer can tailor the therapeutic benefits to the mind and body. Massage with essential oils provides many holistic benefits: naturally increasing oxygen circulation, easing muscle pain, lifting emotions and lowering fatigue. A raise in levels of endorphins created by aromatherapy massage establishes wellbeing and mild sense of euphoria!

Aromatherapy massage allows essential oils to be absorbed into the skin and blood stream by being applied where they are needed the most. Massage with essential oils provides the benefit of topical application with the stress and pain reducing benefits of a massage.

Topical application allows essential oils to easily penetrate the skin to pass into the bloodstream and surrounding tissues. Massage with essential oils targets specific areas to enhance wellness.  As a qualified aromatherapist (certified by the International federation of Professional Aromatherapists) Beccy will develop a special blend of essential oils tailored to you requirements.

Massage with essential oils provides benefits from the inhalation of scent. Inhalation provides a method for scents to pass the olfactory nerves in the nose en route to the Limbic System, the sections of the brain responsible for mood, memory and learning. Stimulating the Limbic System releases endorphins and neurotransmitters resulting in feelings of happines and reduced stress.

Not only do essential oils enhance the therapeutic benefits of massage, they further enhance natural immunity to provide a holistic approach to treatment. A massage with essential oils can target specific concerns whilst providing holistic benefits, promoting physical and emotional wellness.

Aromatherapy can help to balance heart rate, control hunger and reduce stress all thanks to its inter-relationship with the Limbic System.

The Benefits of Massage with Essential Oils

Essential oils can be used at home to promote holistic wellness through aromatherapy massage. They are derived directly from plants and, unlike fragranced oils, are not artificially created. Essential oils provide aromatherapy through the sense of smell as well through the skin. Oils have many uses in the home but be careful! Essential oils are highly concentrated and need to be diluted for use as: air fresheners, antiseptics, cleaners, and insect/pest repellents.

Any essential oil can be used as an air freshener. Diffusers and oil burners project essential oils into the air to provide a fresh scent and promote the benefits provided by the particular essential oil. By adding essential oils to a vaporising bottle filled with distilled water you can creates an aroma-therapeutic air freshener. In addition to creating a pleasant smell, the therapeutic qualities of the essential oils are dispersed through the air. Lavender, chamomile and rose are popular essential oils that promote calmness and relaxation. Eucalyptus and lemon extracts are general deodorizers while cedar wood and tea tree oils are specifically used as pet deodorizers.

Some essential oils can be mixed with water to create a natural antiseptic spray. Tea tree oil and Oregano oil are often used for their antiseptic qualities. Clove and Cinnamon bark oils also have exceptionally high antioxidant levels. Using an antiseptic spray throughout your home will fight against bacteria and can help to keep your family healthy.

Essential oils can be used in cleaning products to enhance aromatherapy benefits. You can easily create your own cleaning products, or simply add essential oils to your cleaning supplies. Wash liquid, floor/carpet cleaners, fabric fresheners and window cleaners can all be enhanced with essential oils. Lemon, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender and cinnamon oils are all popular oils to use in cleaning.

Another great way to use essential oils in your home is to harness the pest control qualities of certain scents. Insects and small rodents can be repelled by the use of certain oils: Peppermint, lavender, cedar wood and thyme are just some of the oils that can be diluted with water to provide natural pest control.

How to Use Essential Oils in the Home

Nagging pain can really disturb your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Chronic Pain is pain which lasts longer than the expected healing time for an injury or illness. Chronic pain can get worse with time and can impact every aspect of a sufferers life. Pain medication usually works on the symptoms alone, doing little or nothing to address the real cause of the problem. Sufferers often turn to complementary therapies to lessen their dependancy on medication.

There are several ways to get relief from chronic pain. Medical advice is usually the best “first step” to find the right type of pain relief. Therapeutic massage, yoga and exercise are popular alternative methods for dealing with chronic pain. Many people look to therapeutic massage to help manage pain symptoms, improve general well-being and to overcome insomnia.

Massage is a great way of managing pain as it helps to reduce inflammation and swelling by relaxing muscles, it is one of the most effective complementary techniques for providing relief from long term pain.

Massage promotes internal healing by relieving muscle spasms. There are a variety of massage techniques that can help to relieve pain. Aromatherapy Massage, Warm Bamboo Massage and Hot Lava Shells Massage are a few of the most popular treatments at InstantCalmer in Hull.

Deep tissue massage, such as Warm Bamboo Massage can help with pain caused from scar tissue, muscle knots and muscle spasms. This treatment applys pressure on the deep muscles and tissues of the body to help to relieve pain and discomfort.

Apart from offering relief from chronic pain, massage can be beneficial in improving length and quality of sleep, reducing stress and anxiety and promoting overall health. Massage is the best way of managing chronic pain for all those people who are looking for natural techniques for pain relief and management.

InstantCalmer Aromatherapy Massage provides relaxing therapeutic massage treatments at the Core Health Centre in Hull. See our website www.instantcalmer.net for more information, or call us on 01482 778385.

Massage Can Help with Chronic Pain Relief

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.. why not give an amazing pampering treat to that special someone?  InstantCalmer Massage vouchers are always a wonderful gift to receive, our special “Be My Valentine” Luxury Aromatherapy Facial is sure to impress,  the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

If you’d like advice on the best treatment for the Mrs (or Mr!) then please call us on 01482 778385, or email beccy@instantcalmer.net.  Our treatment room is conveniently situated in central Hull at the Core Health Centre and has safe off street parking.

Follow the link for details of all of our massage treatments and vouchers  (including our special Valentine’s Day selection).

See you soon!

Beccy

Pamper your Valentine with a Luxurious InstantCalmer Aromatherapy Facial and Massage

Happy Stressless (Christmas!)

This beautiful blend will banish those feelings of stress we all get in the lead up to Christmas. The ancient oils of frankincense and myrrh not only give the blend that extra special festive feel they both have the power to calm and relax even the most frazzled of us. 

Ingredients

• 10mls Pure Coconut oil
• 1 drop Myrrh
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Lemongrass
• 1 drop May Chang 

Use

• Dab onto pulse points when the stress levels rise!

Increase the amounts by five times, use sweet almond or grape seed oil instead of coconut oil and use as a massage or bath oil. 

Preparation method

• Measure out the carrier oil in a glass measuring jug
• Add the essential oils one drop at a time
• Stir with glass stirring rod
• Pour into dark glass rollette bottle with a roller top and secure lid
• Label with ingredients, date blended and any safety data required 

Aromatherapy: Note, Intensity and (relevant to blend) Therapeutic actions of ingredients

• Myrrh – Base (7) Sedative. Instils tranquillity and a sense of peace.
• Frankincense – Mid to Base (7) Sedative, perfect for alleviating stress and anxiety.
• Lemongrass – Top (6) Antidepressant, Nervine, sedative. Uplifting and promotes clarity.
• May Chang – Top (6) Antidepressant, stimulant

Safety Data – Myrrh – Avoid if pregnant. Frankincense – None. Lemongrass – a possible irritant and sensitizer for some. May Chang – possibly sensitizing in those with very sensitive skin. 

Aromatherapy Stressless Christmas

The immune system stimulating Lemon and the antibacterial / antiviral action of all the ingredients make this blend an aromatherapy force to be reckoned with!  

Ingredients

• 50mls Sweet Almond Oil (or any good carrier oil)
• 8 drops Palma Rosa (Cymbopagon martini)
• 8 drops Lemon (Citrus limon)
• 5 drops Thyme (Thymus vugaris)
• 5 drops Elemi (Canarium luzonicum)
• 4 drops Myrtle (Myrtus communis) 

Uses

Perfect to help you through winter colds and sniffles.

• Aromatherapy Massage Blend
• Chest rub before bed
• Bath oil

Omit the carrier oil to make a blend for an oil burner or diffuser. Use around 10 drops at a time. 

Preparation method

• Measure out the carrier oil in a glass measuring jug
• Add the essential oils one drop at a time
• Stir with glass stirring rod
• Pour into dark glass bottle with secure lid
• Label with ingredients, date blended and any safety data required 

Aromatherapy: Note, Intensity and Therapeutic actions of ingredients (relevant to blend)

• Palma Rosa – Top (5) Antiseptic, Antiviral, Bactericide, Febrifuge, Hydrating, Tonic.
• Lemon – Top (5) Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Bactericide, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Tonic, Stimulates white corpuscles.
• Thyme – Top (7) Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Bactericide, Bechic, Expectorant, Tonic.
• Elemi – Base (7) Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Expectorant, Tonic.
• Myrtle – Mid (6) Anticatarrhal, Antiseptic, Bactericide, Expectorant.

Safety Data – Palma Rosa – none. Lemon – possible sensitizer, phototoxic. Thyme – Possible sensitizer especially to mucous membranes, avoid when pregnant, have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure.  If you’re not sure please consult an Aromatherapist.

Aromatherapy Winter Sniffles Buster