| SHIRLEY PRICE AROMATHERAPY LTD WORLDWIDE EXPERTS IN AROMATHERAPY SINCE 1974 SHIRLEY PRICE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF AROMATHERAPY |
The purpose of the Shirley Price International College for
Aromatherapy is to train the leading professional
aromatherapists of the future in the science and principles
underlying aromatherapy as well as effective practical massage
technique which relies on an understanding of human
physiology and so can be effective even without essential oils.
We also aim to broaden the knowledge of those within
Aromatherapy and educate and inform all practising health and
beauty and veterinary professionals who are interested and
committed to integrated healthcare and individual well-being.
Our college events and conferences attract leading
international practitioners to speak. Our college takes students
to see our growers and see the distillation process at first hand.
Massage of essential oils into the skin remain the safest and
most effective way of employing essential oils for therapeutic
benefit to the skin and the whole body, mind and spirit. Indeed
many effective treatments to maintain muscular and joint
effectiveness in athletes human and equine cannot be given
any other way.
As the profession moves towards increased acceptance a
measure of regulation is inevitable and has been a feature of
professional aromatherapy from the outset. New standards in
education and CPD will make it possible to become more
effective and knowledgeable in our fascinating vocation. Of
course there must be ethical standards to maintain the
standing of the profession and support for those professionals
who need it. This is the task of the Aromatherapy Council.
The fact of spiritual healing is not disputed. The fact of the
healing quality of forgiveness and the benefit in avoiding of the
destructive emotions of anger, jealousy and grief is not only
self evident it is the foundation stone on which rests all religion
and so all law and so all justice. The task of aromatherapy in
helping clients create and maintain radiant health and beauty is
a complex one. It is not the treatment of a departure from an
ideal it is an ideal in itself which can be attained by anyone in
greater or lesser degree.
Aromatherapy is recognised as a key holistic approach to
personal care and beauty. Aromatherapy is and meant to
pleasurable and restorative in the home and at work. It is a
pleasure to work with therapeutic purely natural products to
help maintain radiant good health and beauty in ourselves, our
families and others.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils,
principally essential oils, for maintaining mental and physical
well-being and radiant beauty. It is combined with massage
which is the most effective means of administering essential oils
to the body. Essential oils of high quality which are the pure
"essence" of a plant concentrated through a process of
distillation, have been found to provide both psychological and
physical benefits when used correctly and safely by a trained
aromatherapist.
For aroma therapeutic purposes the wholeness of the oil is
indispensable. Oil used for its flavour and fragrance may be
adjusted and lose its therapeutic benefit. Essential oil for
therapeutic use should not be adulterated, 'ennobled', not
re-distilled (as sadly many are) not fractionated, no parts
removed or added. They are distilled specifically for
aromatherapy from known plant material. We work closely with
growers to ensure our oils meet this standard. Our oil is
therefore naturally more expensive than oils to be found on the
high street which tend to be high volume low quality commercial
perfume grade oil produced to a price and volume.
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to wellness.
Researchers in human health problems highlight actions that
people can take individually to maintain personal health and
effectiveness. Primary among these are maintaining a nutritious
and balanced diet with a low fat content, getting sufficient sleep
and regular exercise. Aromatherapists can assist in sustaining
a healthy lifestyle as well as in the treatment of specific health
conditions. Besides its place as a beauty treatment in the
leading beauty salons aromatherapy is increasingly taking its
place among more established treatments particularly in the
short term relief of stress in the NHS.
There has long been a tradition of a scientific approach in
France where in particular the anti bacterial and anti viral
properties of essentials oils have long been demonstrated.
There is also a tradition in French and Chinese medicine of
taking essential oils and herbal products internally which can
be hazardous even in trained medical hands because of the
uneven quality of the products sometimes administered. There
is no doubt however that their external use in trained hands is
safe and therapeutic. An individual allergic reaction to the oils
can quickly be detected by applying a small quantity to the
elbow.
There is no doubt however that this is the direction which
suppliers of essential oils must go providing oils in
confectionery or capsule form for medical use. More research
is needed and grant money for research is increasingly
available.
A French chemist called René-Maurice Gattefossé coined the
term aromatherapy to describe the process of using plant oils
therapeutically. The story goes that, while working in a perfume
factory in the early 20th century, he burnt his hand and
instinctively plunged his hand into a container of lavender oil.
He was so impressed by how quickly and cleanly the burn
healed, he began studying the healing powers of plant oils.
Gattefossé is credited with coining the term aromatherapy. In
1937, Gattefossé wrote a book called Aromathérapie: Les
Huiles essentielles hormones végétales that was later
translated into English and named Gattefossé's Aromatherapy.
It is still in print and widely read and the foundation of all
modern literature. The modern literature is worldwide and
aromatherapy now attracts much scientific study particularly in
behaviourism as a practical technique for assisting children with
learning disorders.
Aromatherapy is now widely practised as part of complimentary
medicine. The anxiety-reducing properties of aromatherapy in
the short-term have been recognised by the NHS, and
aromatherapy is increasingly used, particularly by nurses in
hospices and nursing homes. Many health clubs, sports
centres, beauty clinics, complementary therapy centres and
health spas now offer aromatherapy massage. It may also be
possible to find a private practitioner who will come to your
home.
Essentia
Aromatherapy is to train the leading professional
aromatherapists of the future in the science and principles
underlying aromatherapy as well as effective practical massage
technique which relies on an understanding of human
physiology and so can be effective even without essential oils.
We also aim to broaden the knowledge of those within
Aromatherapy and educate and inform all practising health and
beauty and veterinary professionals who are interested and
committed to integrated healthcare and individual well-being.
Our college events and conferences attract leading
international practitioners to speak. Our college takes students
to see our growers and see the distillation process at first hand.
Massage of essential oils into the skin remain the safest and
most effective way of employing essential oils for therapeutic
benefit to the skin and the whole body, mind and spirit. Indeed
many effective treatments to maintain muscular and joint
effectiveness in athletes human and equine cannot be given
any other way.
As the profession moves towards increased acceptance a
measure of regulation is inevitable and has been a feature of
professional aromatherapy from the outset. New standards in
education and CPD will make it possible to become more
effective and knowledgeable in our fascinating vocation. Of
course there must be ethical standards to maintain the
standing of the profession and support for those professionals
who need it. This is the task of the Aromatherapy Council.
The fact of spiritual healing is not disputed. The fact of the
healing quality of forgiveness and the benefit in avoiding of the
destructive emotions of anger, jealousy and grief is not only
self evident it is the foundation stone on which rests all religion
and so all law and so all justice. The task of aromatherapy in
helping clients create and maintain radiant health and beauty is
a complex one. It is not the treatment of a departure from an
ideal it is an ideal in itself which can be attained by anyone in
greater or lesser degree.
Aromatherapy is recognised as a key holistic approach to
personal care and beauty. Aromatherapy is and meant to
pleasurable and restorative in the home and at work. It is a
pleasure to work with therapeutic purely natural products to
help maintain radiant good health and beauty in ourselves, our
families and others.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils,
principally essential oils, for maintaining mental and physical
well-being and radiant beauty. It is combined with massage
which is the most effective means of administering essential oils
to the body. Essential oils of high quality which are the pure
"essence" of a plant concentrated through a process of
distillation, have been found to provide both psychological and
physical benefits when used correctly and safely by a trained
aromatherapist.
For aroma therapeutic purposes the wholeness of the oil is
indispensable. Oil used for its flavour and fragrance may be
adjusted and lose its therapeutic benefit. Essential oil for
therapeutic use should not be adulterated, 'ennobled', not
re-distilled (as sadly many are) not fractionated, no parts
removed or added. They are distilled specifically for
aromatherapy from known plant material. We work closely with
growers to ensure our oils meet this standard. Our oil is
therefore naturally more expensive than oils to be found on the
high street which tend to be high volume low quality commercial
perfume grade oil produced to a price and volume.
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to wellness.
Researchers in human health problems highlight actions that
people can take individually to maintain personal health and
effectiveness. Primary among these are maintaining a nutritious
and balanced diet with a low fat content, getting sufficient sleep
and regular exercise. Aromatherapists can assist in sustaining
a healthy lifestyle as well as in the treatment of specific health
conditions. Besides its place as a beauty treatment in the
leading beauty salons aromatherapy is increasingly taking its
place among more established treatments particularly in the
short term relief of stress in the NHS.
There has long been a tradition of a scientific approach in
France where in particular the anti bacterial and anti viral
properties of essentials oils have long been demonstrated.
There is also a tradition in French and Chinese medicine of
taking essential oils and herbal products internally which can
be hazardous even in trained medical hands because of the
uneven quality of the products sometimes administered. There
is no doubt however that their external use in trained hands is
safe and therapeutic. An individual allergic reaction to the oils
can quickly be detected by applying a small quantity to the
elbow.
There is no doubt however that this is the direction which
suppliers of essential oils must go providing oils in
confectionery or capsule form for medical use. More research
is needed and grant money for research is increasingly
available.
A French chemist called René-Maurice Gattefossé coined the
term aromatherapy to describe the process of using plant oils
therapeutically. The story goes that, while working in a perfume
factory in the early 20th century, he burnt his hand and
instinctively plunged his hand into a container of lavender oil.
He was so impressed by how quickly and cleanly the burn
healed, he began studying the healing powers of plant oils.
Gattefossé is credited with coining the term aromatherapy. In
1937, Gattefossé wrote a book called Aromathérapie: Les
Huiles essentielles hormones végétales that was later
translated into English and named Gattefossé's Aromatherapy.
It is still in print and widely read and the foundation of all
modern literature. The modern literature is worldwide and
aromatherapy now attracts much scientific study particularly in
behaviourism as a practical technique for assisting children with
learning disorders.
Aromatherapy is now widely practised as part of complimentary
medicine. The anxiety-reducing properties of aromatherapy in
the short-term have been recognised by the NHS, and
aromatherapy is increasingly used, particularly by nurses in
hospices and nursing homes. Many health clubs, sports
centres, beauty clinics, complementary therapy centres and
health spas now offer aromatherapy massage. It may also be
possible to find a private practitioner who will come to your
home.
Essentia
Background
The mission of Shirley price Aromatherapy is to train
the professional aromatherapy practitioners of the
future and supply aromatherapy products which are
the finest available.
The mission of Shirley price Aromatherapy is to train
the professional aromatherapy practitioners of the
future and supply aromatherapy products which are
the finest available.
RESEARCH
In conjunction with a UK
university and others Shirley
Price Aromatherapy plan a
pan european study of the
benefits of aromatherapy in
practice.
In conjunction with a UK
university and others Shirley
Price Aromatherapy plan a
pan european study of the
benefits of aromatherapy in
practice.