For along time I have been of the opinion that scented candles smell better when they arent burning. For that reason I now use a diffuser for my therapy room. The type I mean are the ones you plug into the mains. The beauty of these is that there is a constant mist released into the room and there is no heat involved.
Apparantly some therapists are now using nebulisers to acheive the same. Another advantage to this type of diffuser is that you can put a few drops of your favourite essential oil into it. The one I have is made of porcelain and has ambient lighting as well as running water sounds (which I dont use as it makes me want to rush to the toilet). I just wondered if anyone else has started to use these wonderful accessories.
Here is a link to the one I am using
[url]oregon aroma diffuser mood light - Google Search[/url]
Any comments would be welcomed:)
Not really sure what comments you are after. I do not have candles or a diffuser in my clinic, so cannot comment about using them. However, I went for a massage last year with someone I had never been to before, and she had a diffuser in the room. The room was very small and cramped. I have to say I did not like the smell - it was overwhelming (think it was geranium) and I didn't particularly enjoy the massage because of the background smell. I didn't go back, so I don't know if she is still using it.
I went off strong room smells after being on chemo, and still hate walking into a bathroom which has a strong room freshener.
I can't use candles - and tend to use incense if I use anything. But it is largly up to the client. Some don't like the smell.
I would guess a diffuser would be safer than candles - and if it could be turned on and off to meet different customers preferences I suppose it would be OK
Jabba
Any comments are welcome like I said. The advantage of an electric diffuser is that you only need about 3 drops of oil for it to be effective but not overpowering. The oils I use are already mixed for their respiratory and therapeutic qualities. I prefer buying them ready mixed as I know nowt about aromatherapy so would rather be safe than sorry.
Tashanie
Like you say if a client doesn't like it an electric diffuser can be turned off straight away. I am also a massive fan of using the sense of smell as an aid to setting the correct atmosphere. I think it stems from my spa holiday in Tunisia where they tend to use loads of jasmine and orange blossom oils 🙂
If some clients don't like the smell, couldn't 'ambience preferences' be integrated into your appointment making systems (I'm speaking to everyone generally here).
If appointment by appointment preferences (specific oils, insence, background sounds) would be too much extra footwork for therapist, then 'ambience preferences' could be agreed upon when a client block books sessions. Possibly reviewed partway through the sessions, if a client in for the long haul (?)
How about buying some diffuser blends I get mine from Eve Taylor - I studied aromatherapy with her products they are fabulous.
During every consultation I ask my client to smell the selection and see which one they prefer. Then you can pop it in the diffuser. You'll probably find their choice changes from treatment to treatment, I know my clients do depending upon what's happening in their life and time of the day.
I would definitely go for either a battery operated diffuser or like you said a nebulizer (again Eve Taylor sell them) as you probably know the oil burners with paraffin tea lights can aggravate sensitive souls such as asthma sufferers due to the toxins in the paraffin. I can vouch for this, as I was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago after being hospitalised with pneumonia - as soon as I go near incense or paraffin based candles my chest tightens and I start to cough.
Another alternative is you could burn soya wax candles they are kind to the lungs and have essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances.
Hope this helps x