About

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Hi, I’m Ellen.

I’m the founder of AmberLuna Apothecary,
an advocate for accessible wellbeing, professional massage therapist, facialist and aromatherapist. I’m also a plant lover and medical herbalist-in-training.

Philosophy

AmberLuna is founded on the belief that wellbeing should be accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why it is a social enterprise. This means AmberLuna gives back to the community through low-cost and free workshop places and treatments to those normally unable to access them.

Approach

Through experiencing healing touch like massage, and through coming together in workshops to learn about the heaing properties of scent and medicinal plants, we can gain a deeper awareness of ourselves and our bodies, bring calm to our lives, and increase our self-awareness and wellbeing.


Aromatherapy treatments

I treat clients from all walks of life: engineers, designers, yoga teachers, busy parents, sports enthusiasts, project managers, puppeteers, musicians, massage therapists, retired folks and office workers.

My training and experience have included working with clients with various conditions and disabilities, as well as pregnant clients, those with sports injuries, particularly addressing pain and tension. We address imbalances in mental and emotional health as part of every treatment.

In my practice, I aim to create the space to allow my clients to reflect on their health as a whole, take deep rest, get creative with blending, and open up the space for positive changes to happen, physically, mentally and emotionally.

In my massage practice, I specialise in supporting my clients with their emotional and physical health, and use a variety of massage techniques and disciplines to provide the most relevant and beneficial treatment for all clients.

I work with deep-tissue, accupressure, trigger point therapy and Swedish techniques, and adjust pressure according to your needs. I check in regularly and do encourage feedback during the treatment - this makes sure that my clients receive the best massage for them.

What to expect from your treatment

I work with my clients one-on-one to deliver nourishing, grounding and healing therapeutic aromatherapy massage and organic facial treatments. I create a bespoke, organic blend of oils for each client which is based on an in-depth, holistic understanding of the client's health needs. Aromatherapy works on mental, physical and spiritual levels through inhalation, dermal absorption and through positive, healing touch to boost the massage treatment and increase the benefits of each session.

Why choose massage therapy?

Massage therapy can have a number of physical and mental benefits for the mind, body and spirit including:

·     Relieving pain and tension

·     Alleviating symptoms of mental & emotional health conditions such as anxiety and depression

·     Improving sleep

·     Boosting immunity

·     Relieving stress

·     Removing waste and and toxins from the body's tissues via stimulation of the lymphatic system

·      Improving circulation

·      Reducing inflammation in the body

·      Using Myofascial release to alleviate trigger points and chronic muscle tension


Workshops & group bookings

Through my workshops, I aim to create a fun, creative space where anyone can come and learn about the healing properties of aromatic plant extracts (essential oils) and herbs alike as well as massage, and how we can use these safely to support our

I believe in a facilitation approach, allowing workshops to focus on whatever the group finds most interesting that day. We cover topics such as plant chemistry, anatomy, physiology, skin health, perfumery, and throughout the workshops we'll use our senses to mindfully explore the different aromas and properties of the plants and oils we'll be using. I help clients to learn about .

I am available for community events, corporate wellness days (or away days) and bespoke group bookings such as parties and hen weekends.