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Featuring private fittings with Elzbieta Ruczkowska, The Bra Guru
Friday May 16th 6:00: Speech and Fittings
Saturday, May 17th: A Seminar with Dr. Jack Bertollino, specialist in medi-spa services and anti-aging treatments and Aromatherapist and Fragrance Designer Frances LaRocca. They will discuss natural alternatives to restore and enhance health and beauty. Times to be announced.
Make reservations for the seminar and private fitting. You may call the Barton Hill Hotel for details 716-754-9070 or go to their website for details.
Additional Spring and Summer workshops continue to be arranged. Keep checking our site for more information.
In addition to the classes listed below, Frann will work with you to design a class or presentation for a professional group or corporation, bridal shower, girls night out, birthday celebration, or holiday bash.
Aromatherapy Basics
This one-hour seminar explores the basics of Aromatherapy without the practice of blending. It discusses the scientific and philosophical foundations of Aromatherapy, case studies, and essential oils. How Aromatherapy works in aiding health and promoting beauty will be discussed.
Journey through the Heart of Nature-Part I: An Introduction to Aromatherapy
This class covers the basics of Aromatherapy with topics such as: What is Aromatherapy? What are essential oils? How do they work? What are its uses and applications? Safety and contra-indications, and the properties of 25 to 30 of the most commonly used essential oils will be sampled and studied. A 2 to 3 hour seminar. Can be combined with the blending workshop for a full day event, depending on the quantity of items blending.
Journey through the Heart of Nature-Part II: A Blending Workshop
Blending is part information and part creation. It is the most sophisticated component of Aromatherapy. A blend is by definition a combining of the power of one or several essential oils with the appropriate carrier (delivery system). Making aesthetically pleasing blends that have an attractive scent, and that are effective and safe to use is the goal of Aromatherapy. In this class we will cover blending techniques and choose from the following the products to blend during the workshop: room or body spritzes, body lotion, bath salts, body wash, massage oil, synergies or perfume/cologne. Offered alone or after Introduction to Aromatherapy. One to three hours, depending on the quantity of items blending.
The Chakra System:
Part I- Essential Oils and the Chakras
Every living thing, plant, animal and human has a subtle anatomy that co-exists with its physical structure. Throughout history mankind has found different ways of exploring, describing and working with this subtle anatomy. Probably the three best understood models, and those that are the most used in vibrational healing in the present day are the meridian system used in acupuncture, shiatsu massage, and the theory of Chakra energy and human aura, or energy field. Each major energy center or "Chakra" has a different color indicating different vibratory rates or frequencies. They also have corresponding properties, gemstones, bodily systems and other ethereal properties. Bringing essential oils into the aura will always affect the energy-state, and by selecting the most appropriate oil, we can energize or calm, clean, "disinfect" and heal the aura. During this class we will cover each of these properties and sample the oils that facilitate healing for the seven Chakras through essential oils five different levels of healing. This seminar usually runs two hours.
Part II- Blending for the Chakras
There two blending choices available:
1) A separate oil for each of the seven Chakras.
2) One total body Chakra oil.
Part II cannot be completed or started without completing the first course on Essential Oils and the Chakras. Together, both seminars can run from four to six hours, depending on the quantity of items blended.
Introduction to Skin Care
Essential Oils are natural rejuvenating agents. Applied to the skin, essential oils regulate the activity of the capillaries and restore vitality to the tissues. They facilitate the elimination of waste matter and dead cells to promote the regeneration of new, healthy cells. The most pleasant scents are the most useful for skin care. They can be used in facial steam baths, compresses, masks and body wraps. They can be added to any kind of lotion or oil, skin cream, gel, salt, or perfume. This class will cover both essential oils and specialty carrier oils for skin and hair care. In addition we will blend two or three products to restore and enhance the health and beauty of your skin. Depending on the number of participants, this workshop runs two to four hours.
Aromatherapy and Pregnancy
An introduction to the implementation of Aromatherapy during pregnancy, birthing, and post-natal experiences. Aromatherapy has a lot to offer during a woman's pregnancy, especially as the time draws near to giving birth. Using essential oils can be beneficial from well before conception to well after the birth. When applied safely, they can bring relief to several symptoms such as nausea, tiredness, irritability, tired legs, sleeping difficulty, backache, fluid retention, stress, and anxiety. We will learn the appropriate oils that are beneficial for each of the trimesters, which oils are to be avoided, safety and contra-indications and the proper dosage for natural care products during pregnancy and the birthing experience. Aromatherapy has a calming effect on women in labor and a relaxed woman is in greater control over what happens to her. Essential oils for infant care will also be discussed. A two-hour seminar. Blending products will add one to two hours.
Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage
Massage is the main method of applying essential oils in the English tradition of holistic aromatherapy. The hands-on application of essential oils is effective as the oils penetrate directly through the skin. Combining essential oils with massage gives one a double benefit: the healing power of touch and massage; and the plant energy of the essential oils. For many people massage is an important way to relax and deal with stress as it facilitates the release of neuro-chemical substances and a general relaxation of the nervous system. During this class we will study the properties of 25-30 essential oils that can be used to aid in the relief of stress as well as oils to enhance or aid in relieving pain in a particular area, loosening of tight muscles, increasing circulation to the tissues of the body, cleansing the system and releasing of toxins, enhancing lymphatic flow in the body etc.; uses, dosages and applications of incorporating aromatherapy with your modality of healing or just into your daily life if not a Health practitioner will be discussed; safety and contra-indications. This workshops runs three hours.
