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If you are a massage therapist or massage therapy student with an interest in adding aromatherapy to your practice, this book is for you! It addresses your specific needs and concerns, and provides useful answers to the questions about aromatherapy that most practitioners only learn after years of experience. Information on practical concerns, such as pricing sessions to account for the cost of oils, proper dilutions, sending products home with clients, and effective formulations for specific ailments, make this an indispensable resource. Among the fantastic features of this book: case studies present specific ailments in clinical scenarios, with proper aromatherapy and massage treatments to implement; Recipe Boxes provide directions for blending a variety of essential oils; activity boxes require you to apply skills and make decisions; essential oil monographs provide important information on the history and traditional uses, safety considerations, and most effective use in massage therapy of 50 individual essential oils; and review questions in every chapter test your knowledge.
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Format:Paperback
I've been using this book from the library and will now be purchasing it as a shelf reference. I've used it throughout my studies on Aromatherapy and find it to be an excellent book for learning about essential oils and how to use aromatherapy. It covers practitioner level information and is much more than an overview for the general public. Buying and storing oils is covered, along with the chemistry, safety data and how to deal with clients. There are profiles for 50 essential oils and these include many references for further reading. It also includes chapters on a number of common disorders which we would encounter with clients and goes into ways to support our clients complementary to mainstream health services.
I feel this book has really enhanced my knowledge above and beyond the usual holistic therapy authors. It is written in an intelligent style and has not been "dumbed down". The author seems to know her subject in-depth along with anatomy, physiology and the other sciences which are necessary for aromatherapy. This book is aimed at Level 4 but is accessible to those taking Level 3 courses who want to deepen their understanding. I regard it as an essential.
I feel this book has really enhanced my knowledge above and beyond the usual holistic therapy authors. It is written in an intelligent style and has not been "dumbed down". The author seems to know her subject in-depth along with anatomy, physiology and the other sciences which are necessary for aromatherapy. This book is aimed at Level 4 but is accessible to those taking Level 3 courses who want to deepen their understanding. I regard it as an essential.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very interesting
14 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Techinically I would rate this 4.5 stars, but rounded up ;) I found this book to be fascinating and my only complaint is that it left me wanting to know more.
Typically when I get a reference book I end up reading the interesting parts and skipping the boring ones. I read this book from cover to cover in the first days I had it. The chemical composition chapter could be daunting to some, but I found it very interesting and it makes it easier to see how certain oils relate to others. I like how the book flowed, it was like an ever broadening introduction of information. I also appreciated that this is a book made for massage therapists who want to incorporate aromatherapy, and this anthem was repeated throughout the book. Some techniques that massage therapists wouldn't utilize, ex. ingestion of oils, was briefly described but only to further understanding of the broad scope of aromatherapy and it was made clear that a massage therapist would not practice these techniques.
I like that the individual oils were detailed in the middle of the book vs beginning or end. Also very helpful was the tip on learning the scientific names of the oils. There are so many types of lavender, I formerly assumed there to be only one kind. Now I can look for scientific names and know 2 things; what I'm really getting, and if this is not included with the oil that the dealer may not be one I want to buy from.
The only thing I would have liked to have seen more of in the book is perhaps some blending recipes. Techniques on blending the oils is discussed, but I would have liked a few more ideas to experiment with even if they were simply guidelines.
Overall, I'm very happy with this book and have not found anything compareable on the market for massage therapists wishing to utilize aromatherapy.
Typically when I get a reference book I end up reading the interesting parts and skipping the boring ones. I read this book from cover to cover in the first days I had it. The chemical composition chapter could be daunting to some, but I found it very interesting and it makes it easier to see how certain oils relate to others. I like how the book flowed, it was like an ever broadening introduction of information. I also appreciated that this is a book made for massage therapists who want to incorporate aromatherapy, and this anthem was repeated throughout the book. Some techniques that massage therapists wouldn't utilize, ex. ingestion of oils, was briefly described but only to further understanding of the broad scope of aromatherapy and it was made clear that a massage therapist would not practice these techniques.
I like that the individual oils were detailed in the middle of the book vs beginning or end. Also very helpful was the tip on learning the scientific names of the oils. There are so many types of lavender, I formerly assumed there to be only one kind. Now I can look for scientific names and know 2 things; what I'm really getting, and if this is not included with the oil that the dealer may not be one I want to buy from.
The only thing I would have liked to have seen more of in the book is perhaps some blending recipes. Techniques on blending the oils is discussed, but I would have liked a few more ideas to experiment with even if they were simply guidelines.
Overall, I'm very happy with this book and have not found anything compareable on the market for massage therapists wishing to utilize aromatherapy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Articulate and without peer
31 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
If you have ever had the privilege of being under the most competent, capable and knowing hands of Ingrid Martin, you would not question her ability to write any book about massage. But when you add in her aromatic prowess and blending skills, you will understand why no one is more qualified to write a true practicum for the massage therapist who wishes to really practice aromatherapy.
Ms. Martin's writing style is sprightly and steady. As a practicing aromatic consultant myself for more than a decade, I could only reflect that I wish I had had the book when I was staring out. She knows her oils, and the monographs are good. Anyone who wants to learn can use this book, and profit.
As an experienced aromatic professional, I am thoroughly impressed. Don't hesitate. BUY THIS BOOK AND USE IT. Your clients will thank you for it.
Ms. Martin's writing style is sprightly and steady. As a practicing aromatic consultant myself for more than a decade, I could only reflect that I wish I had had the book when I was staring out. She knows her oils, and the monographs are good. Anyone who wants to learn can use this book, and profit.
As an experienced aromatic professional, I am thoroughly impressed. Don't hesitate. BUY THIS BOOK AND USE IT. Your clients will thank you for it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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4 May 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a professional member of NAHA-National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and a massage therapist. Coming from a place with knowledge of both worlds, I can say with great confidence that this book is one of the very BEST books on the market for professional massage therapist to learn about Aromatherapy and how to incorporate essential oils into their current practice. I know that it is definitely one of the few books that I will always keep in my reference library.
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