Workplace Wellness

With Essential Oils

Many of my clients, friends and family, have shared some of the inconveniences of working in an office. Sharing your space in close proximity to others on a daily basis, could present some uncomfortable situations at times I would imagine.

It is challenging to be productive, energetic, and sometimes even pleasant, if one is suffering from a headache, stomach ache, bad breath, body odor, others body odor, PMS, neck and shoulder tension, or the creepy, rude, and sarcastic co-worker who brings in the negativity.

What if you could have your own personal remedies for all of the above, right at your desk?

Great news! You CAN! I would like to share a few tips on how you can incorporate essential oils into your lifestyle whether it be at work, or…at home.

I have many resources on my website explaining Essential Oil use and why it is important to only use the purest quality and highest therapeutic grade oils available. You can read more about that here!

To avoid overwhelming you, I will give you just a few of my favorite versatile oils that can be used to help control many symptoms.

(I carry these oils with me everywhere and have been the “go to” gal in so many circumstances! Ballgames, dinner with friends, on-site corporate wellness jobs when I need to freshen up, all day seminars when I need to focus, caught out in nature without my bug spray (make my own with essential oils btw….), and when I’m going to be spending time with people who are Debbie Downers;)

Peppermint Essential Oil

Common uses of Peppermint Essential Oil

Alertness – Great oil for after lunch when you need a little pick me up! Just open the bottle and smell!
Helpful in reducing pain – headaches, shoulders, neck, and muscle tightness caused by tension and stress!
G.I. distress – Indigestion, abdominal cramps, gas, constipation, nausea and diarrhea.
Body Temperature. Has been helpful in reducing fevers and cooling for skin….i.e.hot flashes.

( I fill small glass spray bottles (2 oz) with peppermint or thieves essential oil, mixed with distilled water, and use as a deodorant, breath spray, air freshener, and hand sanitizer!)

Learn more about Peppermint Essential Oil and how to order here!

Lavender Essential Oil

Common uses of Lavender Essential Oil

Calming oil that has been useful for reducing stress and anxiety (creepy rude co-worker is less bothersome;)
Allergies, itching, and skin irritations
May also be helpful for headaches
Beneficial in reducing odor due to its antimicrobial properties

Lavender is a universal oil that has been known to balance the body and to work wherever there is need.

Learn more about lavender oil and how to purchase it here!

Thieves Essential Oil

The highly antiviral and antiseptic properties of thieves, help protect the body fromthe onset of the flu, colds, and other viruses. I ALWAYS keep thieves around! This potent blend can be used for so many purposes including bad breath, odors and as a hand sanitizer.

It is important to educate yourself on proper use of the oils prior to using. Many of the oils should be diluted with a carrier oil to reduce the potency and possible skin sensitivity!

For more information on how to use essential oils, please visit the Young Living website here!

Young Living Essential Oil Company has many safe and healthy products that can be integrated into your life at home, and….in the workplace.

Young Living Desk kit

Additional Resources/Research and article links

Check out Pinterest for dozens of tips and DIY products with essential oils

Order Young Living Essential Oils

To a Healthier and Happier you! At home and the workplace!

If you would have asked me about Raindrop Therapy a few years ago, I wouldn’t have had a clue what it was, and…I would tell you that it sounded CRAZY! Raindrop Technique? Really? I have a medical massage therapy background with a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation, so the Term “Raindrop” sounds a bit Far out.

Fortunatley, I have an open mind, and am curious to try all kinds of things. I’ll write a post on the many modalities and self-help things I’ve tried over the years. I could probably have a career as some self-help gadget, therapy, healing practices critic! NO JOKE!!!

Back to the Raindrop Technique…When I decided to schedule one of these sessions for myself, I was very skeptical. In fact, I was just about as skeptical, as I was about essential oils.

However, at that time, I was in a little funk, so what the hell….Let’s go get a Raindrop Treatment.

For about three days after my Raindrop session, I could feel very subtle “adjustments” going on in my spine. It felt like space was being made in between my vertebra, and I was releasing pent up metabolic waste products or old stored junk. I felt GREAT! Even better, was that this hyperactive and energetic girl, felt more calm and relaxed. Hmmmm….needed to know more!

I decided to purchase the Raindrop kit from Young Living and practice on a few people. The next thing you know…I was offering the Raindrop as a service.

The Raindrop technique is truly a remarkable procedure that combines the use of several anti-bacterial essential oils. The Technique was developed over 20 years ago and has brought relief to thousands suffering chronic back pain and other ailments.

Despite initial skepticism, as the years have gone by and dramatic results continue to accumulate, study after study has supported and verified the principles upon which the Raindrop technique is based. As this research accumulates it is becoming clear that the elements of the technique not only help heal the spine, but also benefit significantly other body systems, including the mental and emotional function of the brain.

Some of the benefits:

Decrease in pain
Reduces inflammation
Improves circulation
Helps Prevent the bacterial and viral causes of spinal misalignment, including scoliosis and kyphosis
Helps to Relieve stress
Improves Immune function
Can facilitate the release of pent-up negative emotions

You can read more about the Raindrop Technique here

Check the Resources section for research and references on the Raindrop Technique!

What recent clients who have experienced Massage Fits Integrative Raindrop Massage have said:

“My body just felt good all over, and I could stand straight for longer periods of time. It’s what my body needed! How close can I get the Raindrop massage together?”

“I just had a Raindrop massage and it was Fabulous! Not just your regular massage…”

” I had a Delightful Raindrop massage 2 weeks ago and I cannot say enough about it!”

Schedule your Integrative Raindrop Session and see if you think it’s CRAZY!?!? I bet you will be crazy in love…..

I have a crazy special offer through the end of February on the Raindrop session. Check it out!