AromaTouch®️ Hand Technique

Summary

This instructional video guides viewers through the Aromatouch Hand Technique, focusing on a series of steps to help relax and soothe the hands using essential oils. The process begins with applying oil and gently stretching the recipient's hand, followed by thumb circles and alternating thumb movements across specific zones of the hand. It also includes techniques like the inter-phalangeal pull to release tension. The sequence is repeated on both hands, ensuring thorough coverage and relaxation. Light upbeat music accompanies the soothing movements throughout the technique.

Takeaways

• 😀 The first step of the Aromatouch Hand Technique involves oil introduction to the recipient's hand.
• 😀 Begin by placing one to three drops of oil in the recipient's palm and spreading it across the palm side.
• 😀 Turn the recipient's hand palm down and stretch the tissue of the top of the hand by moving your thumbs from the center to the outer edge.
• 😀 Turn the hand palm up again and perform the three region thumb circles, applying medium pressure in small circles.
• 😀 The thumb circles should cover the entire surface area of regions one, two, and three.
• 😀 Move to the five-zone thumb walk by alternating your thumbs down each zone from wrist to fingertip, performing the movement three times per zone.
• 😀 Perform the inter-phalangeal pull by using the thumb and forefinger to pull the soft tissue between each of the recipient's fingers.
• 😀 Repeat the inter-phalangeal pull three times between each finger before moving to the next.
• 😀 Perform the entire hand technique on the recipient's other hand to complete the process.
• 😀 The video emphasizes a gentle, systematic approach to the Aromatouch Hand Technique, applying medium pressure and focusing on each region or zone.

Q & A

What is the first step in the Aromatouch Hand Technique?

The first step involves introducing the oil. One hand of the recipient is positioned palm up, and one to three drops of oil are placed in the palm. The oil is then spread across the palm side of the hand.

What should be done after placing the oil in the recipient's hand?

After placing the oil in the recipient's palm, the hand is turned palm down. While holding both sides of the hand, stretch the tissue on the top of the hand by moving your thumbs from the center to the outer edge.

What is the purpose of turning the recipient's hand palm up again?

Turning the recipient's hand palm up allows for the performance of the three-region thumb circles. This movement involves making small circles with your thumbs, applying medium pressure across the entire surface of regions one, two, and three of the hand.

How should the thumb circles be performed during the three-region thumb circle step?

The thumb circles should be small and performed with medium pressure. They should cover the entire surface area of regions one, two, and three, ensuring that each region is worked thoroughly.

How do you perform the five-zone thumb walk?

To perform the five-zone thumb walk, place your thumbs close to the wrist in zone one, then alternately work your thumbs down the length of the zone to the tip of the finger. This movement is repeated three times for each zone before moving to the next.

How many times should the thumb walk be performed in each zone?

The thumb walk should be performed three times in each zone before moving on to the next zone.

What is the inter-phalangeal pull, and how is it performed?

The inter-phalangeal pull involves using the thumb and forefinger to pull the soft tissue between the thumb and forefinger away from the wrist. This movement is performed three times for each finger before moving on to the next.

When performing the hand technique, should the steps be repeated on both hands?

Yes, each step of the hand technique should be repeated on the recipient's other hand.

What kind of pressure should be applied during the three-region thumb circles?

Medium pressure should be applied while performing the three-region thumb circles.

Why is the oil introduction step important in the Aromatouch Hand Technique?

The oil introduction step is important because it prepares the hand for the subsequent movements and ensures the skin is properly moisturized, allowing for smoother application of techniques like thumb circles and the thumb walk.