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Aroma Therapy Protocol Overiew
- 1. Prepare
- 2. Supine Inhalation (15 sec)
- 3. Pulse Points (60 sec)
- 4. Ct. Check-In
- 5. Prone Inhalation (15 sec)
- 6. Soothing Drops (45 sec)
- 7. Extremities
- 8. Offer Sachet to Ct.
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How long should entire AT procedure take?
No more than 4-min.
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Aroma blend choices?
- Sweet Orange (Energize)
- Soothing Lavender (Calm)
- Fresh Eucalyptus (Refresh)
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Sweet Orange ingredients?
- Grapeseed oil
- Orange
- Lemon
- Lime
- Ylang Ylang
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Soothing Lavender ingredients?
- Grapeseed oil
- Lavender Intermedia Grosso
- Patchouli
- Black Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Vitamin E
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Fresh Eucalyptus ingredients?
- Grapeseed oil
- Eucalyptus
- Lavandin Grosso
- Peppermint
- Patchouli
- Vitamin E
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Prepare Steps?
- Apply 3 drops to cotton ball
- Place cotton ball in sachet
- Attach sachet to face cradle
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Supine Inhalation steps?
- Place 2-3 drops on hands
- Rub hands together
- Place hands ~ 2 inches above ct.'s face
- Ask ct. to take some deep breaths
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Pulse Points steps?
- Place heels of hands on temples for 10 sec
- Work fingers into scalp and make tinny circles
- Press your thumbs into ct.'s palms
- Press your thumbs into plantar surface of ct.'s feet
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Extremities steps?
- Combine 2-3 drops of essence with massage lotion
- Effleurage both arms from hand to shoulder
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Ct. Check-In steps?
"[Ct.'s name] how are you finding the scent? Is it too strong, not strong enough, or just right?"
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Soothing Drops steps?
- Undrape back
- Warm-up back with oil/lotion
- Inform ct. that you will be applying scented drops
- Apply 7 drops from sacrum to C7
- Add massage oil to your hands and work into skin
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Rational for AT?
- 1. Smells are often linked to specific memories.
- 2. Olfactory processing is closely associated with parts of the brain responsible for processing emotions.
- 3. Certain essential oils may be able to create physiologic, emotional, or psychological responses.
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Contraindications for Sweet Orange (Energize)?
- Low B/P
- Sensitive Skin
- Diabetes
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Contraindications for Soothing Lavender (Calm)?
- Kidney, Liver, or Heart Conditions
- Diabetes
- Seizure Disorders
- Pregnant
- Hypotension
- Eating Disorders
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Contraindications for Fresh Eucalyptus (Refresh)?
- Pregnant/Breastfeeding
- Circulatory Issues/Conditions
- Liver, Kidney, or Heart Conditions
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
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Possible benefits of Sweet Orange AT?
- Recharge/remedy/restore health
- Nourish/relax/purify body
- Stimulate/invigorate senses
- Reset mind
- Balance spirit
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Possible benefits of Soothing Lavender AT?
- Calm nerves
- Reduce swelling and pain
- Lower B/P
- Decrease stress
- Lift mood
- Increase energy
- Stimulate digestive processes
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Possible benefits of Fresh Eucalyptus AT?
- Lift mood
- Increase energy
- Calm nerves
- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce muscle spasms
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