AROMATHERAPISTS
in SYDNEY
Sydney
aromatherapist Emiko Fukamachi shares her love of this subtle yet
profound healing art ...
"Eat this - it's good for your beauty" are words often
heard in Asia. Food knowledge seems deeper than in the West; everyone
knows which foods give you beautiful skin or shinier hair, or slim
you down, or purify your system of toxins, or encourage stamina,
strength and good blood.
So
why aromatherapy?
The properties of aromatic plants have been recognised and used for
health and beauty purposes for many centuries in the West.
The ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks in particular, have a rich history
of using aromatic plants.
Much of the aromatherapy we know today began with Rene-Maurice Gattefosse,
a French chemist. In 1910, a laboratory explosion caused his hands
to be badly burnt. After immersing his hands in lavender oil, he found
the oil not only healed his hands quickly, but also left it without
scars or infection. Following the incident he devoted his life to
the study of essential oils, and is credited with coining the term
"aromatherapy" which literally means " treatment by
the use of scent".
Today aromatherapy is used in many different ways although essential
oils remain the basis for all traditional aromatherapy. Essential
oils, which are aromatic essences extracted from plants, flowers,
trees, fruit, bark, grasses and seeds, are believed to contain therapeutic,
psychological and physiological properties. These properties are mostly
antiseptic, with other properties being antiviral, anti-inflammatory,
pain relieving, anti-depressant and expectorant.
About 160 essential oils have been identified so far.
They may be inhaled, used in massage, skin care or added to baths.
Depending on what you need, an aromatherapist may select an essential
oil or blend a few for use.
Recommended
Brands
Mediterrana: (08) 9249 7062
Springfields: (02) 9894 9933
www.springfieldsaroma.com
Sunspirit: (02) 6685 6333
www.sunspirit.com.au
Oil Garden: (02) 6685 6800
www.purityaustralia.com
Perfect Potion
www.perfectpotion.com.au
Inessence
www.inessence.com.au
Methods
Vapouriser:
3-6 drops of essential oils, put in the bowl of the burner, can be
used for various purposes:
To disinfect a sickroom: Eucalyptus, Pine, Tea Tree, Frankincence.
To freshen the air and cheer the spirit: Basil, Bergamot, Lavender.
To keep insects at bay: Citronella, Geranium.
To clear the head and mind: Peppermint, Hyssop, Rosemary.
First
Aid: Lavender oil is very soothing and rapidly helps the skin to heal,
usually without even leaving a scar. However, if you have a very sensitive
skin or you are unsure, before applying oil directly to skin (only
lavender and tea tree can be used for neat for first aid purposes),
always do a patch test.
Bathing:
The therapeutic effects of bathing have been recognized for centuries.
Add from 5-8drops of your chosen essential oils( blend is better)
to the bathtub while you are filling up with the hot water.
Lavender and orange promote relaxation, rosemary and bergamot as an
invigorating tonic, or marjoram and thyme for soothing tired muscle.
Massage,
both with aromatic oils and without, is used extensively in hospitals
throughout Europe, especially in Britain. Massage helps patients enormously
by showing care and concern, encouraging relaxation and a reduction
in pain, relieving anxiety and improving sleep. For instance, muscle
pain maybe caused by stress or some other mental pressure. In such
a case, the blend of essential oils created should relieve not only
the muscle pain, but also stress with its properties and scent.
A few drops of essential oils are always mixed with a larger measure
of base oil, usually a light vegetable oil such as sweet almond, sunflower
or grape seed oil.
Standard dilution is 25ml base oil for 12-13 drops or less. Patch
test is always recommended and ask an aromatherapist for the suitable
blend for you.
Professional aromatherapists' massage is a combination of swedish
and lymphatic massage that uses essential oils blended for you to
stimulate blood flow and lymphatic fluid.
AROMATHERAPISTS
in SYDNEY
City
/ Surry Hills
bijin aroma lounge/ emiko fukamachi
chippendale
Ph/fax (02) 9698 4248
mob 0415 616 715
e:emkoko@aol.com
open: wed-mon 11am-late by appointment
aromatherapy, beauty therapy, make-up artistry, reiki. Emiko has worked
and studied in Oz, UK and Japan. She specialises in anti-ageing aromatherapy
massage and organic skin care treatments combined with facial shiatsu
and head massage. From diet, power pressure points to make-up consultation
at a spacious modern healing space. Aesthetic mobile hair styling
& make-up service available for wedding-day brides and other events).
World certified organic skin care range & essential oils retail.
Randwick
Catherine Bird
Ph (02) 9314 7002
www.happyhorses.com.au
aromatherapy (for humans also!), remedial massage, herbalism,
animal aromatherapy, vet
private aromatherapy courses in her own home and clinic are available.
She is a certified equine sports massage therapist (USA) specialising
in horses and authored a series of books about natural therapies for
horses.
She has worked and studied both in Oz and USA with some of the world's
foremost equine therapists.
Mosman
Anne Biddle
8/ 24 Warringah rd, Mosman 2088
ph (02) 9969 5550/ fax (02) 9960 1433
anne@mariannessence.com.au
aromatherapy, homeopathy, remedial massage, craniosacral therapy,
iridology
specialised in subtle energy body therapy combining with vibrational
essences.
In 12years experience for aromatherapy and healing work, she founded
her own homeopathic base essence brand, marianne collection. This
range offer profound healing on all levels of the being, while being
simple and safe to use.
Manly Vale
Susanne Karlowats
3/ 2A Sunshine st, Manly Vale 2093
ph 9453-5675/ open: 9am-8pm Thurs, Sun
specialised in aromatherapy, remedial massage and pregnancy with 2years
experience, she shares a clinic with other aromatherapists available
on Wed and Fri.
Hurstville
St George Naturopathic Clinic/ Peter Kelly
63 Moor st, Hurstville 2220
ph (02) 9580 6708/ fax (02) 9594 4999
www.peterkelly.com.au
aromatherapy, remedial massage, naturopath and herbalist.
Specialist in weight loss, children’s health, and anti-aging
treatments. Clinic conveniently located ground floor access plenty
of parking.
Balmain
Balmain health food shop
281 Darling st, Balmain 2041
ph (02) 9810 3376 / open 9am-7pm
aromatherapy, herbal medicine, naturopath, iridology, nutrition practitioner
Susan Crozier practices on Tue to Fri by appointment.
St.Leonards
Nature Care College
Professional training clinic
52 Nicholson st, St Leonards 2065
ph (02) 9906 1566/ fax (02) 9906 1335
open:7days Mon-Thurs for aromatherapy treatments
Whether you’re experiencing a particular health problem, or
simply feeling the need for a de-stressing massage, they have a whole
range of natural therapies. Their training clinic is located on the
college, a few minutes walk from St.Leonards station and they have
a free parking. A great deal to experience a one and half hour relaxing
aromatherapy treatment including a facial by a fresh therapist( who
finished the course) for a half market price.
Mobile Therapist
Sonja Apostoloff
0418 117 713
aromatherapy, remedial massage and pregnancy- pre and post natal.
A very fresh therapist who just completed the diploma course and willing
to kick off her new career. Mobile visit includes North Sydney area
to Mosman and city.
aromatherapy massage available
Neutral Bay
Destiny Wellbeing Centre
Shop3, 143 Military rd, Neutral Bay 2089
Ph (02) 9953 9030/ fax (02) 9417 7757
destinywellbeing@bigpond.com
Open:7days
It’s a unique combination of an alternative & natural therapy
clinic & a retail outlet specialising in new age and unique products
from both locally and overseas. Aromatherapy essential oils, books,
bush flower essences, crystals, meditation cds and much more. Their
clinic therapists are qualified massage therapists, counsellors and
psychics.
About
the Writer
Emiko Fukamachi, originally from Tokyo, has traveled through Northern
America, Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Bali and Thailand studying
various type of salons and their services.
She has opened an inner-city aromatherapy+make-up salon combining
beauty secrets with aromatherapy. As a native of Japan, she is trained
in zen, reiki and Asian beauty methods.
Menu starts from facial treatment to total relaxing body massage.
Party, wedding make-up service is also available.
Aromap Lounge Bijin is on Oxford Street, Surry Hills. For more info
email Emiko on emfumunu@aol.com
