Raindrop Therapy
What is Raindrop Therapy?
Raindrop Therapy, also known as Raindrop Technique, is an aromatherapy massage technique created by D. Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils. This technique consists of applying multiple essential oils directly to the skin along the feet and down the spine. Each oil carries its own internal benefit and is applied with its own application technique.
Benefits of Raindrop Therapy
According to claims, using the sequence of antimicrobial essential oils can help reduce inflammation and can kill bacteria living dormant in the spine.
Additional benefits include:
- pain reduction
- stress relief
- improved circulation
- boosted immunity
- improve focus and concentration
I've had clients tell me that after a Raindrop session that they've left feeling more grounded, relaxed, and at peace. The benefits of Raindrop Technique can last up to two weeks!
How is Raindrop Therapy done?
The session will start with the client starting face up, working on the feet first. Raindrop is also an energetic practice, and it is common to feel an energy shift upon starting. Each oil is applied one at a time down the spine of the foot using the Vitaflex technique, a pressure point reflexology technique that uses rolling and releasing motions to activate pressure points.
After each oil is applied to both feet, I'll then have the client flip over and repeat the process along the spine, this time with different application techniques for each oil. The whole process takes about 45 minutes give or take, and the remaining time is then used for traditional Swedish massage.
Contraindications:
Putting undiluted essential oils directly to the skin may cause irritation for some people. If you begin to experience any burning sensations, let your practitioner know right away. What some people don't know, is that water will actually push the oils in deeper, not wash them out. Using a vegetable or coconut oil will work to remove the essential oils from the skin. With that being said, it is perfectly fine to shower after a Raindrop Therapy session, you'll still get all of the oil's benefits!
Other contraindications include:
- compromised liver or kidney function
- pregnancy
- those with heart disease
- those on blood thinners
- allergies to aspirin
Benefits of each oil:
- Valor- confidence, soothing, emotional balance
- Oregano- antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
- Thyme- antioxidants, improving heart and respiratory health, promote digestion, skin health, immunity
- Basil- ease cramps, joint pain and muscle aches
- Cypress- ease muscle pain, stomach cramps, improving blood flow, promotes lymphatic drainage
- Wintergreen- increase circulation, digestion, promote detoxification, calm inflammation, ease pain, soothe symptoms of psoriasis, ease cold and flu symptoms
- Marjoram- soothe coughs and cramps, digestion, depression, dizziness, and migraines
- Aroma Siez- antioxidants, immune support, calming and soothing
- Peppermint- pain relief for headaches and muscle aches, joint pain and itching. Coughs and colds, reduce stress
- White Angelica- calming and soothing, feelings of protection and security, protection against negative energy
How often should you get a Raindrop Therapy session?
It is recommended to get Raindrop four times per year, one for each season. Though it is fine to get them more frequently, however I would space them out to no more than once per month.
