Aromatherapy

Our aromatherapist details are below.

Aromatherapy has been used as a healing practice for thousands of years. The treatment consists of a full body massage, with most emphasis on the areas that require primary attention, using essential oils and acupressure points as well as meridian work, as best suit the patient’s condition.

Essential oils have many different properties; calming, uplifting, relaxing or stimulating. In aromatherapy these oils are blended specifically to suit your needs at the time. Used in gentle massage, this sensuous therapy is for those who wish to indulge and pamper themselves, occasionally or on a regular basis! However, aromatherapy can also be used with great benefit to treat a number of different conditions including:-

  • muscular aches and pains, including back pain,
  • digestive problems,
  • migraine and stress,
  • depression;
  • insomnia,
  • PMT,
  • arthritis and atherosclerosis,
  • to strengthen the immune system and clear toxins;
  • poor energy levels and lethargy
  • circulatory problems


Lorena Mondico Aromatherapy/MassageLorena Mondonico qualified with a diploma in anatomy, physiology, holistic clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic massage at the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy in London in 2002, and an advanced certificate in aromatic acupressure and meridian massage at the same Institute in 2003. She is a member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists, and has practiced at Bodywise since 2004. She works here on alternate Thursday evenings charges £60 for 90 mins, £45 for 1 hour, and £35 for 45 mins.

Lorena offers Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Acupressure and Meridian Massage, Remedial and Sport Injury Massage, Reiki.

She often mixes the above techniques together for a more holistic approach, always tailored to your specific needs. The above therapies can be offered separately or in any combination if requested.

Lorena specialises in both clinical and oriental diagnosis.