Burning oils during treatment?

[WatCeououu]

I'm almost qualified and on an AOR course. We've been told we are not allowed to burn oils during treatments once we qualify (unless we gain a qualification in aromatherapy)

I'm wondering to what extent our tutor is adhering to the protocol, and to what extent this rule can be bent.

I've been burning oils so far for my case studies and they all love it! It seems a bit unnecessary to have to complete a whole course in the subject just to do this. I always ask my clients first if they're allergic to any oils and if they like it, and surely if they agree to it, isn;'t that enough?

Can I have your feedback please people? What's your advice and experience? And what's the worst that can happen? Does it affect insurance once I start working as a self-employed therapist?

I'm very new to all this, so basic information is required!

Many thanks,

Sole x

 

[qwerty101]

Hello Sole
I always put a few drops of Lavender in my burner. Everything I have read says that Lavender is a safe, use for anybody oil. I also take the view that as I am only using one oil and not blending them I am not practicing Aromatherapy without the qualification.

Lots of clients have said they find it very relaxing.

Hope that helps
Jackie

 

[Jack Weiss]

I guess the best thing would be to contact your insurance company to find out.

I know there's this big controversy about non-aromatherapists using products (even pre-blended) with essential oils, but IMO, there is the least ingestion when burning the oils. I would recommend that you stick to the oils such as lavender and the citrus ones.

As I said, that's just my opinion.

Lesley

 

[arial39]

Hi again Soleworks

I guess I'm in a contributing mood today!!

My tutor gave us great advice when the question of burning oils and scented candles came up. She asked what if the client doesn't like the smell?!!
They're coming to you for a reflexology session and can't relax because, like me, they hate the smell of lavender!!

Her advice was, be guided by your client. Ask them what they would like. Works for me.

 

[Frigtasticism]

Hi Soleworks

I am a Reflex Touch practitioner and when I was studying I was taught never to mix the two therapies, aromatherapy and reflex, because it is too much for the client. I am also a qualified aromatherapist and always keep the two disciplines separate.

Hope your course and studying goes well, good luck.

Lesley

 

[Pompal 09.]

Not mixing therapies? I have never heard of this.

I have many clients who have half an hour's back neck and shoulder aromatherapy massage, followed by a reflexology treatment.

During a full aromatherapy treatment, when working the feet, I always work one or two reflexes if needed. And following a reflexology treatment, I massage the feet using lotion with one or two drops of essential oil.

My clients feel that they're getting a little bit extra.

Lesley

 

[geaphJafmef]

Hi Aromababe

It just shows you, that we are not all taught the same way, even though ourtherapies are almost the same.

Lesley

 

[ajtheactress]

Oh, I absolutely agree. There are no right or wrong ways. That's why I was so surprised when you said you were taught NEVER to use the two together. That's quite dogmatic.

Lesley

 

[ladyofGod]

In response to fairyfoot, I too have been taught never to mix therapies - such as aromatherapy and accupuncture. I am a reflexologist with no aromatherapy training. I lost a client to accupuncture because of this. She wanted to come to me for some infertility treatment. She was also slightly depressed. She saw an accupuncturist once a month. We discussed this and decided that she would start having weekly sessions with me ....... she phoned back a week later to say that she was back taking some anti-depressants and had decided to put the reflexology treatments on hold but to continue with the accupuncture. As my husband said, she was following my advice and not mixing two therapies - but I lost out.

In response to the original question, I sometimes do burn oils - mainly lavendar - but only after I have asked the client. I think that it's only polite. After all some oils can be just too overpowering can't they? In the same way that I ask whether they want any music on or not. Sonme clients just want some peace and quiet don't they whereas others just can't stop talking.

Good luck with it all.