The Treatment Room

11/16/2025

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BENZOIN ESSENTIAL OIL ✨

🌿 Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) “ Sweet Dreams” I refer to benzoin as “Sweet Dreams” because it is what comes to me (GARETH) when I inhale its beautifully sweet, seductive, warm and euphoric aroma. I seem to drift off into a world of happy dreams!

🌿 Benzoin is one of my favorite essential oils. It is thick, sweet, euphoric and warming…just perfect for winter! Benzoin’s best actions come when treating skin complaints and combating stress, anxiety, fear, tension and worry.

🌿 It helps to soften, moisturize and smooth hard, dry and chapped skin and is therefore excellent for preparations of the hand, feet, elbows and knees. It has a wonderful vanilla-like aroma that many people enjoy, so that can also make it a useful oil for facial applications.

🌿 As a sedative that has a euphoric effect on mind, body and spiritual levels, benzoin is used very effectively to promote rest, relaxation and sleep.

🌿 We’ve used it with frankincense, chamomile and lavender in the evening to great effect. And a blend of benzoin, neroli and frankincense is utterly divine! Highly recommend that - but please do check the contraindications of each oil before using and always follow the key health, safety and storage information for essential oils. All of this is covered in our online courses.

🌿 There are two key contraindications with Benzoin. It can cause some skin sensitivity if overused (best to use it in low dilutions) and some people don’t use benzoin on/with children under eight years old.

🌿 Personally, I enjoy using benzoin in oil diffusers as well as balms, salves, creams and lotions. Sweet dreams with benzoin!

11/14/2025

Colds and respiratory bugs are making the rounds again.
A few simple essential oil blends can help open the airways, support the immune system, and bring comfort when you need it most.
Swipe through for three blends ds and how to incorporate them into your wellness rituals! An added tip * Purchase an unscented body wash and add your favorite blend to it for the added bonus of a steam inhalation and invigorating shower or calming bath.

11/10/2025

Your skin is your largest organ. You not only do you eliminate toxins, it also absorbs everything we put on it. This is why the ingredients in your skincare really matter.

Many common ingredients can irritate, disrupt hormones, or damage the skin barrier.
Clean, mindful skincare is self-care.

Tip: Always read your labels and choose products that nourish & and hydrate, not strip and stress your skin. Gentle, plant-based, and transparent ingredient listing make a world of difference.
My favorite ingredients to look for are cold pressed carrier oils, essential oils, and hydrosols vs. water.

11/08/2025

Time in nature can reset your nervous system and is shown to benefit your health in the most powerful ways!

11/07/2025

Vitamin D truly is our sunshine nutrient. It supports bone strength, muscle health, mood balance, and immunity — and it also plays a role in skin renewal and repair, helping maintain a healthy barrier and calm inflammation.This essential nutrient supports strong bones. You can boost your levels naturally through food.
A little awareness (and a few simple food choices) can make a big difference!

11/05/2025

As we move into colder weather, our skin’s needs begin to shift. Wind, indoor heat, and dry air can deplete moisture and weaken the skin’s natural barrier — leaving it feeling tight or dull. This serum is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that:
Lock in hydration
Support barrier strength
Restore a healthy, radiant glow

Warm a few drops between your palms and press gently into damp skin morning and night — your skin will thank you! DM me if you'd like to get your glow!

Let your skincare this season be a ritual of protection, nourishment, and glow.

11/03/2025

Motivation Monday
Hello, November 🍂

It’s a rainy Monday, and maybe motivation feels a little far away — and that’s okay.
We don’t always need to be driven to do more. Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is simply settle in.

Today, let comfort be the motivation.
Wrap up in soft fabrics and cozy layers.
Light your favorite candle.
Pour a warm drink and sink into a good book.
Let the rain be your reminder to slow down, rest, and reset for the week ahead.

Not every Monday needs momentum — some just need presence. 🤎

10/28/2025

I have seen great results incorporating high-frequency to facial treatments. If you're experiencing hormonal break outs or seasonal disruption this could be for you!

10/01/2025

October...
I don't know about you, but the onset of fall gets me back into the kitchen! Making and baking, comforts, and creations. I've started a fall cleanse, and clean eating is key. I thought I would share this yummy, nutty granola recipe with you.
Enjoy!

09/25/2025

It's been a little while, but it's been worth it! Sharing some client love...
Working as a hands on practitioner makes for a different expertise! So when I'm not "on social and focused on posting its because I'm doing what I love!
It's so wonderful to have positive experiences shared by clients.

07/25/2025

Enhance Your Facial Ritual with one or more add-on treatments.
Our facial treatments can be beautifully elevated with the addition of a grounding Ayurvedic head massage and / or with gentle reflexology. These soothing add-ons melt away stress, ease mental tension, and support full-body balance.

As your skin is nourished, calming touch to the scalp, feet, and pressure points invites deep rest and renewal—leaving you radiant, relaxed, and rebalanced from head to toe.