aromatherapists
Practitioners using scented oils therapeutically
Aromatherapists are practitioners who use essential oils and plant extracts for therapeutic purposes.
They may apply oils through massage, inhalation, or baths, claiming benefits for stress, pain, and various ailments.
The practice sits between alternative medicine and spa services: The aromatherapist recommended lavender for her insomnia.
Concentrated plant-derived aromatics
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- tea treeAromatic Australian shrub
ylang-ylang · chamomile · bergamot · frankincense · sandalwood · rosemary · geranium · lemongrass
Soft tissue manipulation
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- dilutionReduction in concentration
topical application · inhalation · diffusing · consultation · carrier oils · patch testing · contraindications · dosage
Addressing interconnected wholes
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
natural health · spa · vitality · rejuvenation · detoxification · balance · harmony · mindfulness
One who works regularly
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- licensedGranted official permission
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- healerOne who restores health
consultant · specialist · training · education · ethics · business · wellness center · continuing education
Reduction of mental tension
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sleep aidSubstance promoting drowsiness
- anxiety reductionLowering excessive worry
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
headache relief · mood enhancement · immune support · respiratory support · skin care · inflammation · muscle tension · emotional balance
essential oils
Concentrated plant-derived aromatics
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
tea tree · ylang-ylang · chamomile · bergamot · frankincense · sandalwood · rosemary · geranium · lemongrass · patchouli
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
- blendingCombining into uniformity
dilution · topical application · inhalation · diffusing · consultation · carrier oils · patch testing · contraindications · dosage · formulation
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- well-beingState of health, contentment
mind-body · natural health · spa · vitality · rejuvenation · detoxification · balance · harmony · mindfulness · naturopathy
practitioner
One who works regularly
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- licensedGranted official permission
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
healer · consultant · specialist · training · education · ethics · business · wellness center · continuing education · professional associations
stress relief
Reduction of mental tension
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sleep aidSubstance promoting drowsiness
- anxiety reductionLowering excessive worry
pain management · headache relief · mood enhancement · immune support · respiratory support · skin care · inflammation · muscle tension · emotional balance · calming
- healersnurse, doctor, physician, surgeon, medic
- fringe believerstruthers, conspiracy theorists, flat earthers, QAnon, moon landing deniers
aromatherapistsphysicians
Medical doctors collectively
medical doctors · surgeons · neurosurgeons · MDs · oncologists
aromatherapistssurgeons
Doctors performing operations
radiologists · anesthesiologists · trauma surgeons · pharmacologists · pharmacists