
On the scent of medical aromatherapy – when and how can aromas influence the body?
There is a well-known saying that nature is the best medicine. One just needs to look at the whole host of plant-derived medicines to see...


What is Reiki and how does it work?
What is Reiki? Should you try it? Can it actually do anything? Is Reiki “magic”? If Reiki is energetic in origin why should I have in...


Do You Drink Enough Water?
Do you often get headaches? Feel sluggish? Tired? This can all be caused by dehydration. The majority of our body (50-60%) is made up...

Massage Therapists - Do you have a love hate relationship with your thumbs?!
My journey began with classical dance and gymnastics back in my home country, Canada. When your body is the tool that you work with, you...


Feng Shui considerations for 2019 - the Year of the Earth Pig
Every Chinese New Year, to stay in sync with the new energies, feng shui enthusiasts make adjustments to their homes and offices. These...


All about Plai Essential Oil
Not much has been written about this rather remarkable essential oil and so I thought I would write up a blog sharing the information I...


Complementary Song Therapy
The established health care profession of music therapy has been with us for many years. Community musician Nigel Neill argues the case...


Dermal Absorption of Essential Oils
Like most aromatherapists, I was taught that essential oils penetrate the stratum corneum via the skin surface and then pass through the...


All about Bergamot Mint essential oil
Mentha piperita L. var. citrata (EhrH.) or Mentha citrata as it is commonly written is an interesting essential oil that I have started...


How does the General Data Protection Reform affect Complementary Therapists?
So are we all ready for this? Yes, I hear you all cry but just in case you are one of the few who were unable to answer yes, I thought I...