September 2008
By Dr Peter Berkin

Have you ever tried an aromatherapy massage? Imagine yourself at the end of a busy week, tired, stressed and totally unable to function properly. Your head feels like exploding, your hands are hot and sticky, your legs ache unmercifully and you cannot imagine how you are going to get through the weekend.

Now imagine lying on a comfortable couch in a warm, relaxing room. Soft music is playing and there is a lovely, calming smell in the air. A therapist's trained hands are expertly massaging all the tension out of those muscles and you are beginning to float into a state of total relaxation.

That is what aromatherapy massage is all about. You don't have to be ill to approach Alternatives for help. Overwork and stress are all to familiar in modern society and far too many of us turn on the TV and pour ourselves a strong, alcoholic drink as a habitual way of coping. Why not try something different for a change? Make yourself an appointment with Hilary Bolton at Alternatives.

If you have any doubts about the effects of aromatherapy massage on any medical problems that you may have then Hilary will be happy to discuss this with you and she will always take advice from our resident, medical director if there is any uncertainty.

So, why not give yourself a treat and book now for an hour of total relaxation.