Aromatherapy in Crouch End, N8, North London

Aromatherapy sessions are available at the Crouch End Studio near Muswell Hill, Finsbury Park, Stroud Green and Wood Green and Hornsey in North London

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy uses highly concentrated extracts from plants, called essential oils, which are generally produced by steam or steam and water distilling the plant material. The essential oils have specific properties, so, for example, some oils have antimicrobial actions against specific pathogens, some have analgesic properties, some are sedating, some stimulating. The common method of use in this country is via massage, applying the essential oils, diluted in a vegetable carrier oil, but a practitioner may also advise on their use in other ways, for example, as inhalations for respiratory conditions, or applied in creams for skin conditions,

How Can It Help Me?

Aromatherapy is arguably one of the most ‘feel-good’, stress relieving therapies around, combining the powerful emotional effect of massage, and the physiological benefits of massage with the use of the essential oils, and the ability for aroma to evoke memory, and affect mood.

Stress has profound effects on physical and emotional health, as the various hormones and neurotransmitters produced in acute or chronic stress have wide reaching effects. The combination of a therapy like massage which ‘feels good’ – that is, is de-stressing, with essential oils carefully chosen to address specific physical or emotional presentations is a powerful one

I charge £60 for a session, which lasts 90 minutes. The massage itself lasts around 65-70 minutes and time is allocated for a consultation and choosing of the blend.

Please see more detailed information about this, and other therapies which I offer, on my website:  www.plumblossom.co.uk

To book a treatment, please contact me directly on 07932 601239. You can also email me at  

Who am I?

I have been practicing as an aromatherapist since 1996, and am principal tutor on Neal’s Yard Aromatherapy Courses, and previously taught aromatherapy for the Tisserand Institute, where I initially trained. I am also a Cranio-Sacral Therapist and Reiki practitioner and bring those ways of focus into Aromatherapy sessions

I have a particular interest in supporting clients who may be working with psychotherapists or counsellors and need a sensitive approach to body work.

Victoria Plum