All while raising seven beautiful children. Several years ago I was diagnosed as being coeliac which brought a swift end to breadmaking. I have been interested in complementary therapies since my children were small and more so during 10 years of declining health before this diagnosis. A trip to the Abbaye de Senanque in Provence triggered something in my soul and I returned to Auckland to study Aromatherapy.
In July I returned to Provence for a Residential Intensive Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy Course which delved deeper into the chemistry of Essential Oils and explored all interfaces of application, dosages and formulations. I currently run my own practice and classes for small groups in beautiful Makarau, twenty minutes west of Warkworth. I have a great love and passion for Nature, flowers, herbs and the natural medicines with which they supply us.
Studying Aromatherapy has been and continues to be a highlight in my life, and I have become completely fascinated by this art and science as I see the changes it can evoke physically, mentally and emotionally. It is a modality for which life experience on the part of the practitioner is a great asset because listening with a compassionate understanding, intuitive heart is an integral part of the treatment.
I have since read that smell is the sense that connects us most quickly with our emotions and I am sure that touch must follow second. The combination of touch and smell addresses both the physical and emotional that link deeply with our spiritual wellbeing. I have been under enormous pressure due to family health issues for the last 14 months. I was at the point where my GP and counsellor said I had to try and destress more as it was starting to affect my health; even though I was already using several different protocols to de-stress including medication.
After one aromatherapy massage session with Annie and her skill, I feel like a new person. I immediately felt better, with all the built up tension and stress melting away. I feel calmer, relaxed, am able to smile easily and deal with my situation with a lighter heart.
