Phoenix Massage grew from a desire to harmonise the mind, body and spirit through massage and mindfulness, combining Tui Na, aromatherapy, stone therapy, chi kung and mindfulness to enhance your sense of well being.
The blending of essential oils allows you to enhance the experience by creating a harmonious mixture which resonates. There are 3 methodologies for blending oils: by note; by botanical family; and by synergy. I try to mix a blend which meets all 3. The oils I have mentioned in my last posts (lemon, lavender and sandalwood are an example of this approach). Blending by note: Piesse first categorised essential oils by note, transposing their aromas to a musical scale whereby the individual scents become a harmonious piece of music: the top notes are light, fresh and uplifting and have an immediate effect. They evaporate quickly, usually within the space of 1 to 2 hours; the middle notes form the core of the blend. They act as a fixative to bind the high notes in for longer and as a catalyst to bring on the low notes sooner; the base notes have a heavy aroma that takes longer to emerges but lingers for longer. Blending by botanical families: Oils are grouped by botanical family, and ...
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