Jo Brierley

Aromatherapy, Massage, Reiki and Seichem, Shamanic Healing, and more

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I am taking an extended holiday from the end of November 2011 til July 2012. This means that I am not offering massage or healing until summer next year. Kind regards to you until then. Jo x

Aromatherapy

I am a holistic, intuitive massage therapist. I use a variety of styles: from gentle relaxation strokes to deeper trigger point work (very useful for the traditional hotspots on the neck and shoulders); trauma release work on muscles such as the Psoas; as well as working with you to meet the needs of your body.

As a holistic therapist I consider not only the needs of your physical body, but your emotional, mental and spiritual needs too. In my experience, as we deal with all of you, a new balance is found.

Initial appointments include a free 15 minute consultation. The price includes the selection and use of organic, fair-trade aromatherapy oils. (Click here for the price list without aromatherapy oils.)

Standard Appointment: 1 & ½ hours @ £35.

This includes 1hr bodywork, time to unwind & identify the essential oils needed at the beginning and to rest for a short while on the couch afterwards.

Short & to the Point : 1 hour includes 40mins bodywork@ £25.

Suitable for follow-on sessions only. Ideal for targeting specific problem areas such as stiff neck, shoulders and backs.

Deep Relaxation: 2 hours @ £40.

This includes 1hr bodywork, time at the beginning to chat, identify the essential oils needed and let go of your week, followed by a long lie on the couch after the massage, to enable you to relax fully and deeply which makes the most of massage.

To book please phone me on 07776091439 or 0114 258 3265 or email me on info@jobrierley.co.uk.

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.

My experience in aromatherapy:

Back in the mid 90's my sister sent me some top quality Geranium essential oil as a present in the post, since then I've been hooked on Aromatherapy and essential oils.

My particular interest is in their application for emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing, but it all began with 'the body' and my journey back to good health from a slipped disc in my upper spine.

Aromatherapy essential oils are particularly useful for;-

• Respiratory disorders (chest infections, sinusitis)
• Stress related conditions (IBS, muscular tension, headaches, over active mind, insomnia)
• Skin conditions (eczema, congested skin, excessive perspiration, dry skin)
• Circulation, muscle and joint problems (odema, muscular stiffness, sprains)
• Immune System issues (colds, infections, influenza)
• Genito-urinary and hormonal system imbalances (painful menstruation, cystitis, thrush, PMT) 

I tailor each Holistic Aromatherapy Massage to the clients needs. I've created a standard appointment (1 & ½ hour appointment) specifically to ensure we have time to determine what your needs are and how Aromatherapy and Massage can help. Each initial appointment includes a free 15 minute consultation. To book see the information below.

Holistic Aromatherapy could be defined as the use of aromatic plant essential oils to aid a person's natural ability to find physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Essential oils are the highly concentrated essences produced by plants for (that we know of) their own wellbeing; protection from external attack (eg fungi) and attracting pollinators.

Aromatic plants have been used for their health promoting properties for thousands of years. Aromatherapy in its current form, using essential oils, took shape early last century initially through a perfumery accident, showing the amazing therapeutic qualities of Lavender. It's expanded to include hundreds of essential oils all with different personalities and properties. Used in combination or alone they work their magic on depression, anxiety, IBS, stress, aching muscles, sore backs, grief, loneliness,

I trained as a Holistic Aromatherapist at the Northern School of Aromatherapy in Mirfield, West Yorkshire in 1998. Since then I have been using essential oils, mostly in conjunction with massage, to help clients (and friends and family) with their problems. A drop of Lavender *on your pillow at night helps you with disturbed sleep. A Geranium* bath might be the solution to that PMT. Peppermint* inhalations are just the thing for stubborn sinus problems. Although there are contra-indications and rules to follow, it's a wonderful way to maintain health and there are some great books out there too.

(* Before you use any essential oils at home, please make the effort to check on each oils suitability, contra-indications (ie when that oil is NOT suitable), dosage and usage. Many thanks x)

CANCELLATION AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS POLICY:

A full treatment fee will be charged, at the discretion of the practitioner, in the event of a missed appointment or one cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.