Hydrotherapy with all the healing benefits of water and gentleness upon life and limb is incomparable in treating many conditions, hydrotherapy pools are not always convenient but there is always a bath somewhere in close proximity; standard or spa. 

A bath is a luxuries method of washing the body. Bathing in an aromatic bath is an effective way of letting the oils relax and nourish the body and mind.

This method is suitable:

For relaxation

To ease muscular and other aches and pains

To subtly influence the mood 

Epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin. That hasn't been proven, but just soaking in warm water can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints. People use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: Arthritis pain and swelling

Benefits of aromatic bath:

Anti - bacterial, anti fungal, anti -viral, immune boosting

Provide relief from aching backs, legs, abdomens and bodily areas

Provide opportunity to administer healing properties of essential oils in non-invasive and pleasurable way which is part of daily routine of patient/client

Helps to bring about stress relief and may induce sleep

Refreshes and revitalises a patient/client who spends 99% of their time in a bed 

Improved circulation

Arthritis bath blend

 will help shift the build-up toxins, such as uric acid, and improve circulation.

1 drop cypress essential oil

3 drops black pepper essential oil 

3 drops lemon

3 drops marjoram 

5ml carrier oil

Combine, and add to a warm bath

After your work out bath blend

3 drops cypress essential oil

3 drops juniper essential oil

3 drops rosemary essential oil 

2 drops lemon

haft cup bath salt

5ml carrier oil 

Combine, add to a warm bath

Contraindication:

Broken or damage skin

Do not use near the eyes 

For bath applications, always dilute dispersant 

Not for pregnant women 

Use with caution some of these essential oils are contraindication with epilepsy

Check water temperature before bath   

  Showers

If a bath is not possible, aromatherapy can add its effective fragrances to your shower. After soaping or gelling, rinse well. Sprinkle 2-3 drops of essential oil on a wet sponge or washcloth and rub over the body while under a warm shower.

Foot bath

In a container suitable for a foot bath filled with warm water, and maybe some large marbles or small round pebbles, place 4-8 drops of up four essential oils. Soak for 15 minutes. This is one of the quickest and easiest aroma treatments, refreshing tired feet. As well as clearing the mind and lifting the mood it is a very therapeutic treatment, especially for elderly.