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Our spring masterclass on 10 October provides a great opportunity to learn about very different aspects of aromatherapy, with one speaker from Egypt and one from Australia.
At the AGM 13 June there was a majority vote to change Rule 3, Classes of Membership and entry to the NZROHA as a professional member.
A great easy read article from Massage Magazine
The retreat was held at Tauhara over two days in May 2025 immersing participants in relaxing activities.
An overview of the different petitgrain oils.
Annie Prince, NZ aromatherapist has just published an amazing book for all aromatic clinicians- she writes So here we are , one of the projects that has occupied my time over the past two years; a book about the therapeutic encounter observed through the lens of aromatherapy; a book about connection, connection to self, others and the natural world and the importance of face to face conversation .
Christene's video message on internal use of essential oils.
This is the one oil that I always reach for whenever I encounter any kind of “wounding”, whether minor or major. This includes all manner of cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, scrapes, bruises and knocks, tearing type wounds like strains and sprains, burns, and also insect stings and bites.
The plant was traditionally used as a healing plant by the indigenous people in some areas of Thailand, and in more recent times the essential oil has been used by Thai massage therapists.
Plai, Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., (SYN. Zingiber purpureum Roscoe), has long been regarded by Thai massage therapists as one of those oils necessary to have in their kit to combat joint and muscle problems.