Animal Aromatics

The real breakthrough for me in using complementary therapies with animals came when I became a student of Caroline Ingraham, an aromatherapist for humans who trained with Robert Tisserand 20 years ago. She had applied her knowledge of essential oils to the care of animals with physical and emotional problems. This brought great success, and she expanded her work to also use herbs and other botanical substances to benefit animals.

Caroline's story can be found on her website, www.ingraham.co.uk The Ingraham Method of Animal Aromatics is founded on the belief that animals instinctively know what they need, so will select their own remedy for their illness. This concept is known as Self Selection, and forms the basis of my work in supporting owners to help their animals. I am a member of the International Society of Animal Aromatics Practitioners (ISAAP), and adhere to their code of conduct. Please feel free to browse www.isaap.com for further details of our organisation.

Since learning about animal aromatics from Caroline, I have worked with numerous animals and their owners using the principles of self selection. I am confident that the use of essential oils and herbs can greatly benefit the lives of many animals, in a physical and emotional sense.

My practice has been further enhanced by training with Bob and Rhi Harris, Essential Oil Resource Consultants, who helped us to understand the science of essential oils; how and why they work on certain conditions. I have also participated in a workshop with Sarah Fisher, the UK's lead practitioner of Tellington Touch; this enhanced my understanding of the effects of our touch on animals. Animal aromatics can help with numerous conditions, as listed below:

Aches/sprains/arthritis Allergies Behaviour problems Circulation / blood problems Emotional problems Immune system problems Kidney problems

Liver problems Lung/ respiratory system problems Nerve damage Reproductive problems Skin/nail/hoof problems Thyroid/pituitary gland problems Wounds