Neptune Aromatherapy

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Happy New Year folks! I’m all ready to welcome clients back to my therapy space this week after some much needed family time over the festive season. Ready and raring to go now though! And looking forward to seeing clients old and new over the next few weeks 🙂

Merry Christmas one and all! Looking forward to 2019 as (fingers crossed) it will be the year I become fully qualified 🤞🏻 for now, I hope you all have a joyous and peaceful festive season ❤️ and if it’s not quite as relaxing as you’d hoped and you’re feeling a bit frazzled come the New Year, you know where I am 😉

Client consultation paperwork - no one prepared me for quite how arduous this would be 😴😂
I COULD put some Lemongrass and Rosemary in my diffuser to help me focus, but I can’t even find the motivation to do that on this very wet and windy day 🤣
I’m looking for one more person to be a guinea 🐖 please? Must be willing to have 6 massages and be available during the day on a Thursday - evening appointment may be possible though from mid-December, if you’re happy to wait until th...en.
For everyone else who wanted a single massage, don’t worry, even though I’ve almost completed my case studies I will still be keen to get lots of practise in before my final exam in February!
#neptunearomatherapy #almostqualified #ifigetthepaperworkdone
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A client once said to me, whilst we were filling out the consultation form, “I think everyone gets a bit depressed now and again don’t they?” And she is so right - life is difficult for many of us for a huge variety of different and complex reasons.
One thing I’ve noticed since starting my journey to become an Aromatherapist is that most people come to me with physical problems and stress, and they leave physically brighter, more positive and uplifted. I actually think the mo...st profound impact massage and essential oils have on us is their ability to improve our mood and alleviate mental health difficulties. This is very rewarding for me to be able to help people with ❤️
The article below discusses massage and depression, going into the physical ways in which massage can benefit depressed individuals. It’s quite a short and really interesting read
https://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/ar ticle.php?id=13933
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A huge thanks to Sacred Mud for this beautiful little oil bowl to use during my treatments. It’s absolutely stunning! Claire makes a whole host of exquisite, hand made pottery items ✨

Loving my new sign for the front door so we don’t get any more knocks or disturbances during treatments ✨
It shall be ignored at the expense of my wrath 😂😂😂

I just finished a wonderful massage for an elderly client, who benefited massively from the massage strokes and the opportunity for some company for an hour or so. It really was immensely rewarding to help her and I so enjoyed hearing all about her life and the stories she had to tell ❤️

A great little visual on the benefits of Massage...and there are even more benefits when it includes Aromatherapy 😀

I’m a firm believer that holistic therapies play a huge role in supporting our mental health. So far, most of my clients have commented on how they just felt so much better after a relaxing massage. Many came in with physical symptoms but left with their spirit uplifted and restored (as well as an improvement in their physical symptoms!)
We carry a lot of tension in our bodies and massage is the perfect, relaxing way to release this. Adding in the soothing and calming propert...ies of essential oils really enhances the experience
When I first started massaging I presumed many of my clients would lie on my couch, quiet, closed eyes, with soft music playing in the background. I’ve been surprised at how many have wanted to chat and humbled that they’ve shared their thoughts with me and felt comfortable enough to get things off their chest.
So I am here - whether you want to lie in the dark and enjoy the silence or some soft music, or whether you want to chat. I am here and I am listening. And if you leave me feeling restored, relaxed and a little bit lighter then I will be over the moon that I could help because I think the benefits of holistic therapies to ones mental health are far bigger and more important than anything else (and there are so many other benefits too!)
#mentalhealthday2018 #lookafteryourself
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I went to visit a potential new client a few days ago, she’s an elderly lady, and I spent a lovely half hour with her, listening to her tell me about her life, her family and how she met her husband. The elderly in our communities have so many wonderful stories to share and we can learn so much from them. We had a beautiful conversation and I’m looking forward to welcoming her into my therapy space this week and hopefully alleviating some of her aches and pains.
Holistic the...rapies are so hugely beneficial for all ❤️ Once I’m fully qualified I’m hoping to go and volunteer, offering hand and arm massage to those in care homes. These people have often given so much to their communities over the hars, we must remember to thank them by giving back. Kf you know of any where that would be interested in welcoming me to offer this service, please do get in touch (fully insured and DBS checked)

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We’ve been quiet again here at Neptune Aromatherapy! Winter bugs have temporarily nobbled us, but we’re all just about getting back to normal. I’ve got 3 bookings this week - hope I’m not too rusty!
A little snotty nose hack for you all - eucalyptus has fantastic expectorant properties, meaning it helps to expel mucus (lovely!!) - it’s been a saviour through these horrible colds. It can be added to a cold water diffuser or added to a bowl of hot water for a steam inhalation. You can also pair it with peppermint to really pack a punch to those nasty winter bugs
I’ll be going through my list of pledges soon and contacting anyone who expressed interest in a massage but who hasn’t booked in yet, so hope to see some of you soon 😊

Ive been a bit quiet this week - sorry! I’ve had a poorly 2 year old, which was like a frightening throwback to the baby waking every few hours stage 😭😭😂 we’re all pretty tired and now the 4 year old is off colour! Good job I have eucalyptus smithii and peppermint going in the diffuser to help his respiratory system 💪🏻
Hopefully they’ll both be right as rain again soon so I can get back to massaging!

Another case study done and date I say it but apart from a chair I’m waiting to be reupholstered and a painting for the wall, I *think* my therapy space is complete! I’m really happy with the relaxing atmosphere I’ve managed to create.
Looking forward to welcoming another client later for a post endurance run massage, which will really help ease the tension and aches in her muscles.
A big thank you to Lauren Duck Art for my stunning little painting - very excited to see what you come up with for the wall!

I’ve just bought a beautiful painting in similar colours to this from this amazing lady - Lauren Duck Art I can’t wait to display in my therapy space ❤️

Just in case anyone is in any doubt...this is NOT the type of massage I offer 😂😂😂
Would you?? I wouldn’t!!

Things I have learnt from massaging my latest client...
I need to get a small, polite sign for my front door asking for no knocks
I need to sort some lovely relaxing music
... Extra towels are useful when it’s a bit cool
A big thank you for my clients’ patience and understanding whilst I learn the ropes on this Aromatherapy journey ❤️
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Another little Aromatherapy goodie dropped off to a client today - a bespoke blend to help alleviate the itching and swelling of a wasp sting 🐝

I went to visit a potential new client a few days ago, she’s an elderly lady, and I spent a lovely half hour with her, listening to her tell me about her life, her family and how she met her husband. The elderly in our communities have so many wonderful stories to share and we can learn so much from them. We had a beautiful conversation and I’m looking forward to welcoming her into my therapy space this week and hopefully alleviating some of her aches and pains.
Holistic the...rapies are so hugely beneficial for all ❤️ Once I’m fully qualified I’m hoping to go and volunteer, offering hand and arm massage to those in care homes. These people have often given so much to their communities over the hars, we must remember to thank them by giving back. Kf you know of any where that would be interested in welcoming me to offer this service, please do get in touch (fully insured and DBS checked)

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