Kathryn Fieldhouse
Complementary Healthcare
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a natural therapy utilising essential oils. Essential oils are extracts of plants such as leaves, grasses, stems, bark, petals and roots all producing aromas, utilised for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapy has been shown to enhance health and well-being and support many chronic and acute conditions.
Aromatherapy is one of the most frequently used complementary therapies, utilised by many individuals and is widely used in hospice settings. In todays busy world the use of natural and sustainable alternatives for therapeutic treatment is sort by an increasing number of individuals, making essential oils an ideal therapy option.
Essential oils treat both the mind and the body, providing physical and mood enhancing benefits, treating numerous acute and chronic conditions, providing a holistic approach to treatment.
Kathy offers aromatherapy massage and inhalation treatments, prescribing a bespoke aromatherapy blend from a range of 70 essential oils. Kathy also offers a homecare service of bespoke aromatherapy products, to enhance your treatment benefits long after the initial treatment. Kathy only uses ethical and sustainable essential oils of the highest purity and quality from Neals Yard, Tisserand, Quinessence, Penny Price and Kobashi. Kathy follows the codes of conduct and safety of the Aromatherapy Trade Council and International Federation of Professional aromatherapists.
Enjoy bespoke aromatherapy treatments in the Bristol area with Kathy Fieldhouse, using high-quality essential oils to enhance health, well-being, and relaxation.
Aromatherapy has been shown to benefit a number conditions, including but not limited to:
- Skin conditions – Acne , eczema, dermatitis
- Muscle tension and joint pain
- Pregnancy & hormonal
- Circulatory & immune issues
- Mood enhancement
- Sleep disorders
- Relaxation
- Stress and anxiety
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from aromatherapy?
Anyone can benefit from aromatherapy from children to adults, safely incorporated into aromatherapy treatments. There are some situations where aromatherapy may be contraindicated. Please seek advice from Kathy for individual professional advice and recommendations.
What is aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy massage is a wonderful, therapeutic experience. Combining essential oils to treat a specific need, be it to provide pain and muscle tension relief, relaxation, or uplift in mood, combined with the therapeutic benefits of specific massage techniques providing optimal results.
What happens during an aromatherapy massage
Your treatment starts with a full lifestyle and medical history consultation, and formal consent is agreed. Optimal essential oils and massage base oils are chosen to maximise your treatment aims.
Most treatments involve a full body massage (back neck & shoulders, legs, feet, arms, hands, head and face). However, treatments can be tailored to suit your individual requirements, with longer time spent on specific problem areas, such as a longer back, neck and shoulders areas and less time on the legs.
As soon as the treatment has finished and you have dressed, you will be offered a glass of water and provided with personalised aftercare, including optional bespoke homecare products to enhance the benefit to treatment.
How will I feel after aromatherapy massage
Everyone responds differently to aromatherapy massage. Clients feel many benefits from the aromatherapy massage including symptom relief, relaxation, being uplifted, nourished, grounded and calm.
Will I smell strongly of essential oils after a treatment?
You may notice a gentle aroma on your skin for a few hours after the treatment, but the aroma is usually subtle and pleasant rather than overpowering.
What should I do immediately after an aromatherapy massage?
All clients are provided with detailed, personalised aftercare guidance following a treatment. After treatment it is helpful to:
- Drink water
- Take things gently for the rest of the day
- Allow your body time to relax
Leave the essential oils on your skin for 4-6 hours before showering or bathing, to allow the oils to be absorbed into the skin to continue working within the body and maximum benefit.
Before driving it is always advisable to take a moment and breathe slowly for a few minutes to allow your body to adjust to the treatment.
How many aromatherapy treatments will I need?
This depends on your individual needs. Some clients book treatments occasionally for relaxation and well-being, while others benefit from regular sessions to support musculo-skeletal and dermatological needs.
Aromatherapy homecare products
Kathy can provide individual bespoke aromatherapy homecare products to enhance treatment benefits and skincare needs, as well as providing products for physical and mental health, well-being and gifts. Go to the homecare products page for more information.
Are essential oils safe?
Essential oils are considered and generally recognised as safe (GRAS) by the International Federations of Professional Aromatherapists, when correctly selected and blended for use on the skin and for inhalation, by a qualified aromatherapist.
Is aromatherapy safe for pregnancy and maternity?
Aromatherapy is a safe treatment for all stages of pregnancy and maternity when essential oils and carrier base oils are correctly selected and blended for use on the skin and inhalation, appropriate for pregnancy and maternity.
Qualifications
- Clinical aromatherapy (Level 5) IFPA – 2018 as part of my undergraduate Complementary Healthcare degree B.Sc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- Clinical aromatherapy workshops: Christie Hospital 2018
- Aromatherapy (level 3) VCTC (2015)
Research & Evidence
Anxiety
A Systemic Review on the Anxiolytic Effects of Aromatherapy in People with Anxiety Symptoms. Lee, Y-K., Wu, Y., Tsang, H. W. H., Leung, A. Y., Cheung, W. M. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 17(2), pp. 101-108. Doi: 10. 1089/acm.2009.0277.
Burn care and anxiety
Comparing the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation aromatherapy on anxiety and pain in burns patients: A single-blind randomized clinical trial. Seyyed-Rasooli et al, (2016). Burns. 42, pp. 1774-1780.
Acne
Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe Vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double blind investigations. Mazzello, V., Donadu, M. G., Ferrari, M., Piga, G., Usai, D., Zanetti, S., Sotgiu, M. A. (2018). Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications. 10, pp. 175-181.
Pain and quality of life
Aromatherapy Massage for Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients. Metin et al, (2017). Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 49(4), pp. 379-388. Doi: 10.1111/jnu.12306.
The effect of aromatherapy on anxiety in labour
The effect of aromatherapy by oil of orange on anxiety during labor: A randomised clinical trial. Rashidi-Fakari, F., Tabatabaeichehr, M., Mortazavi, H. (2015). Iranian Journal of Nursing Midwifery Research. 20(6), pp. 661-664.
Clinical Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy for Health Professions. Price and Price, (2014). (4th Edn). London: Churchill Livingstone.
Clinical Aromatherapy. Buckle, J. (2015). (3rd Edn). London: Elsevier.
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. Battaglia, S. (2018). (3rd Edn). Brisbane: Black Pepper Creative.
Bespoke aromatherapy skincare and essential oil treatments
Essential oils are well known for providing physiological benefit for a range of physical and mental health conditions, such as muscle tension, stress and anxiety. Essential oils and base oils are also known to provide evidenced based therapeutic benefit to the skin, for a range of conditions including acne, rosacea, dehydration, dry, oily, hormonal problems and maturing skin, as well as providing comfort to a normal skin.