Relaxation talk for the 2 groups taking part in the New approach Weight Management Programme February 5, 2012

I’m going to be giving a talk Monday evening and Tuesday morning to the 2 groups taking part in the New Approach Weight Management Programme . I’ll high light different essential oils that help people as they are now half way through their program. And a couple of tips to help them to relax and some simple [...]

Greetings December 23, 2011

I would just like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and all the best for the new year! Thank you all so much for your custom and support during the year and may 2012 be all you wish it to be. I am available for appointments in my Roscommon Clinic on the 28th of Dec [...]

A gift of health this Christmas December 18, 2011

Give a gift focusing on health and well being this xmas and you can avail of the discount on the vouchers you purchase. Contact me directly on 087 272 1757. I am going to me in Molloy’s Roscommon from 11 to 1 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Anne www.aobtherapies.com   www.facebook.com/AOBTherapies

Aromatherapy massage – what is it? November 29, 2011

Using a blend of essential oils for a massage is called aromatherapy massage. Body or part body massage is the most effective way to use essential oils but note the essential oils need to be blended in carrier oil. I use customised blend of essential oils for each massage treatment in Roscommon and Athlone. For [...]

Ylang Ylang essential oil – it’s uses November 23, 2011

Please dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil before using it for massage. Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)  Ylang Ylang oil is distilled from the flowers of the plant. During the process a number of different grades of oil are taken off. The first is ylang extra, and it is the most expensive and most [...]

Frankincense essential oil – it’s uses November 15, 2011

Frankincense        (Boswellia carteria) It has a spicy, balsamic aroma. Frankincense was known as one of the most precious substances to ancient man. I use Frankincense quite a lot in my practice as a massage therapist.   Mind; Frankincense is emotionally balancing, producing a sense of calm. Its comforting and somewhat refreshing action is helpful for [...]

Bergamot essential oil November 8, 2011

This is the first review of the different essential oils that I use in my massage treatments. If you are going to use essential oils at home for massage please dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil. Bergamot    (Citrus bergamia) Bergamot essential oil is cold pressed from the fruit peel. The bergamot fruit is [...]

Blending essential oils for massage November 2, 2011

Blending essential oils.  Each essential oil has a variety of therapeutic properties. It has been shown over the years that the effect of a mix of essential oils is greater than the sum total of the individual oils. ie. 2 or more essential oils that work together they produce more of an effect than they [...]

Essential Oils at work in the home October 26, 2011

Here are some simple ways that essential oils can be used at home. In the bath: essential oils float or sink in water and are not diluted so drops should  be mixed with a small quantity of an emulsifier such as milk. No more than 4 drops should be used per bath. Localised bath: For [...]

Massage in Roscommon July 28, 2011

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