Etsuko Kobira Rutz specializes in Aromatherapy with Essential Oils and Manual Lymph Drainage techniques based on Dr. Emile Vodder and Alan Hadds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Etsuko Kobira Rutz obtained her education in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in England.  She worked in complementary therapy clinics in central London for 7 years before she moved to Chicago.  She is now a licensed massage therapist in the state of Illinois. She originally worked in project management in the financial and business sectors both in Tokyo and Zurich. She is also involved in education of Massage and Aromatherapy and served as an active council member at the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) from 2002 - 2005. She is also an international examiner of the IFA.  She is fluent in Japanese and English.

 

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils, added to the massage oil or lotion.

The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones.

 

When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system.

 

Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin.

 

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From www.about.com/aromatherapymassage

 

 

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is believed by proponents to encourage the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. The lymph system depends on peristalsis and the movement of skeletal muscles to squeeze fluid through lymph ducts and vessels. Manual Lymphatic Drainage was pioneered by Dr. Emil Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders.

It is now recognized as a primary tool in Lymphedema management. Therapists can today receive certification through special classes conducted by various organizations specializing in MLD.

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Reflexology (zone therapy) is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.

 

The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology as: A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, crèmes or lotions, the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. For pricing, click here

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