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Aromatherapy is often thought of as air fresheners and candles, but aromatherapy blends have many more uses. Essential oil blends are used to speed up the body's ability to heal, enhance emotional wellbeing or as perfume.  There is evidence that essential oils were part of the embalming process of the ancient Egyptians. Essential oils were also used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and in more modern times are used in hospitals in Europe.  

Aromatherapy can help:

• Reduce Stress
• Restore balance
• Release tension
• Reduce pain
• Reduce anxiety
• Reduce fatigue
• Ease headaches
• Help with respiratory infections
• Reduce PMS symptoms
• Help with Bacterial, viral and fungal infections
• Ease grief, depression
• Help with minor burns and wound care
  

Flower essences are vibrational in nature and work directly on one's emotions and spirit to help bring one to a state of balance.   The effect of flower essence remedies is felt very quickly, as they work on our emotional bodies, where we first experience dis-ease. 
When making essences, the flowers are selected and solar-infused (or lunar infused in some instances) in spring water so that the energetics of the plant imprint and are preserved in the water. The "mother" or original essence is then heavily diluted to create a stock essence.  The stock essence is then in turn also heavily diluted to create a dose essence.    Traditionally, essences are preserved with alcohol.  For alcohol-sensitive people, we offer essences preserved with other menstrums.  Please be sure to ask for the alcohol-free essences when ordering if you are alcohol-sensitive.

Our flower essences are from wild-crafted plants or those we grow ourselves.  We incorporate the shamanic practice of journeying whenever we create an essence, meditating on each plant to learn in what ways it can best help one achieve balance.   We also add crystals personally mined from Herkimer, NY during the imprint process to increase the vibrational potency of each flower essence. 

Please visit our Flower Essence Directory for a list of available essences and their uses.

Flower Essences can help:

• Manage stress
• Restore balance
• Release tension
• Reduce anxiety
• Reduce fatigue
• Ease grief, depression
• Strengthen wellbeing
• Help with insomnia
• Improve quality of life
• Help shift the energy when one feels “stuck”
• Strengthen one’s ability to cope with stressful situations/emotions
• Create greater awareness of mental/emotional conflicts
• Support working through mental/emotional conflicts

Reiki is a Japanese hands-on energy healing therapy. Reiki is energy; it is the universal life force that creates and sustains all life.  It is sometimes referred to as Chi or Ki.

Reiki sessions can help:

• Manage stress
• Restore balance
• Support the body as it goes through medical treatment
• Release tension
• Reduce pain
• Reduce anxiety
• Reduce fatigue
• Support recovery after injury or surgery
• Strengthen wellbeing
• Help with depression
• Help with insomnia
• Help with nausea
• Facilitates a state of deep relaxation
• Improve overall quality of life

1. Are essential oils safe?

Essential oils are safe if used properly.  For topical use, always use a carrier oil.  Never ingest essential oils. Please share any concerns you may have during the intake portion of your session.

2. How long will my blend last?

Essential oils have a significant shelf life. Usually it’s the carrier which degrades before the oils.  As a rule of thumb, most blends will start to lose their potency after 6 months. But you’ll be using your blend so often you’ll run out sooner than that!

3. Are essential oils safe for children or pets?

Great question!  Some are, some most definitely are not! It depends greatly on the child’s age. If an adult is using a specific oil that is too strong for a child’s growing body, that oil should not be used in a diffuser in the child’s living space. You will be asked about your family situation and who else will come in contact with your blend during your session, so that we can ensure proper use. Cats are extremely sensitive to essential oils and should generally not be exposed.  Dogs have a higher tolerance to certain oils. Please share any concerns you may have during the intake portion of your session.

4. I’m pregnant/nursing.  Can I use essential oils?

Certain oils would not be appropriate for pregnant women or nursing mothers.  There are several which are perfectly safe and lovely to use, however. Please share any concerns you may have during the intake portion of your session

1. Are flower essences safe to use?

Flower essences are vibrational in nature. Because of how they are created, they contain very little plant matter. They are homeopathic remedies, meaning they are non-toxic and have no direct impact on the body’s biochemistry. Flower essences act on the etheric body, meaning they work with one’s spirit and emotions. 

2. How do I know the remedy is working?

Many people notice a subtle shift within a day of using a flower essence remedy. You may experience a lessening of symptoms or a sense of calm where before there was turmoil.  Occasionally one may experience a temporary worsening of symptoms, as flower essences excel at bringing awareness to the situation so that it can be faced and released. 

3. What if I am sensitive to alcohol?

Children, pets or adults with alcohol sensitivity can still benefit from flower essences. The remedies can be added to spray bottles for topical use. 

1. What is the Reiki practitioner doing with this energy? Will my body absorb too much energy?

A Reiki practitioner is merely channeling energy for the client.  The client’s body will only absorb as much energy as it can handle.  Reiki is gentle, non-invasive, non-manipulative and non-intrusive. Most clients report a feeling of greater calm and peace after a session.

2. What will I wear during a session?

Clients remain fully clothed during Reiki sessions.  We recommend wearing comfortable clothing. You may also remove your shoes if you prefer.

3. Will the Reiki Practitioner be touching me?
Sessions are generally done either hands on the body, through one’s clothing or hands off, just above the body, whichever affords the client the greatest comfort level. Generally speaking the practitioner will gently touch the client’s head, shoulders, arms, hands, knees, ankles and feet in order to help facilitate the body’s relaxation response.

Reiki sessions are just as effective when the Reiki Practitioner uses a hands-off approach, where the practitioner’s hand will be a few inches off the client’s body.  It is entirely up to the client which method they prefer and this will be discussed prior to your session.

4. What should I do during my session?  Is it better for me to sit or lie down?

The most important thing you can do in your Reiki session is being by being in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down.  Some people find it helpful to close their eyes and take relaxing breaths during their session, as they would during a massage.  This is your time for relaxation and to allow Reiki to provide whatever it is you need most.

5. What may I experience during a Reiki session?

You may experience a sense of warmth, coolness, pulsation or tingling in particular areas as the session unfolds.  This is usually felt just below the area of the practitioner’s hands.  You may feel a deep sense of relaxation, well-being or release.  Other times you may feel nothing at all.  It is not uncommon to feel something different at each session. Reiki gives you what you most need in that moment. As your needs change, so will your response to a particular Reiki treatment.