Q&A (Questions & Answers)
Q: Are you a midwifery service?
A: No. We, in no way, provide standard medical care for the expectant mother. We do recognize the delicate nature and uniqueness of the client's maternal transition and offer holistic medicine healthcare as a resource for healthy living and overall wellness.
Q: What is the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils?
A: Essential oils, also known as the life blood or soul of plants, are extracted from trees, flowers, and leaves and has its own unique make up and properties. Fragrance oils are synthetically produced scenting oils, sometimes containing blends of essential oils. At Whole Creations, we only use pure, top quality essential oils.
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Q: What type of aromatherapy products do you create and use during Holistic Birthing Support?
A: General essential oil potions include pain management blend for areas such as, back and legs, as well as, a cesarean section incision-healing blend, if applicable, or a potion for general tearing of the skin. Emotional blends include, anxiety/worry, fear, grief, panic/shock, mood/uplifting/calming, fatigue relief and postpartum care. These essential oil blends will be applied during a light massage on the body or feet or through inhalation. Reflexology can also be administered to address stimulation of labor and breast milk flow.
Q: What is an aromatherapy potion?
A: Our aromatherapy creations are referred to as potions in honor of ancient practices. A potion was considered a concoction used to facilitate healing. Our potions can be created as a massage oil, spray, shampoo, body powder or bath salt.
Q: What should I expect from an aromatherapy consultation?
A: First, we will conduct a telephone intake in which you will inform Practitioner of your reason(s) for requesting a consultation. Thereafter, Whole Creations’ philosophy and policies will be explained to you. If you decide to schedule an appointment, a health form and disclaimer/release will be emailed, mailed or faxed to you. Please thoroughly fill out and send to our office; your in person or telephone consultation appointment will be confirmed at that point.
During the consultation we will discuss the details of the health form and how it connects to the present condition and your health overall; an assessment of the area, if applicable, will occur and you will be given a personally customized aromatherapy potion(s) tailored for the specific condition. A Wholistic Suggestions sheet will be given to you with other holistic methods to address the condition, such as diet/water intake, exercise and affirmations, along with directions on how to use the potion. At the end of the consultation, a follow up appointment will be scheduled.
Length of time for initial consultation: 1 ½ to 2 hours
During your follow up appointment, your progress with the Wholistic Suggestions and aromatherapy potion(s) will be discussed, along with the possible purchase of the same or a different aromatherapy potion(s).
Please Note: Follow up appointments for the Aromatherapy Consultations are encouraged for optimum results. It is recommended that follow up appointments are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly until health challenge is completely addressed.
Length of time for follow up consultation: up to 1 hour |
Q: What should I expect from a reflexology consultation and bodywork?
A: First, we will conduct a telephone intake in which you will inform Practitioner of your reason(s) for requesting a consultation. Thereafter, Whole Creations’ philosophy and policies will be explained to you. If you decide to schedule an appointment, a health form and disclaimer/release will be emailed, mailed or faxed to you. Please thoroughly fill out and send to our office; your appointment will be confirmed at that point.
During the consultation we will discuss the details of the health form and how it connects to the present condition and your overall health, along with the Practitioner administering a 30-minute foot reflexology, starting with an assessment of the feet (skin color, texture, discolorations, nail color and bone structure) and discussion of findings. A Wholistic Suggestions sheet will be given to you with other holistic methods to address the condition, such as diet/water intake, exercise and affirmations. At the end of the consultation, a follow up appointment will be scheduled.
Length of time for initial consultation: 1 ½ to 2 hours
During your follow up appointment, your progress with the Wholistic Suggestions will be discussed, along with the Practitioner administering a 30-minute foot reflexology.
Please Note: Follow up appointments for the Reflexology Consultations are encouraged for optimum results. It is recommended that follow up appointments are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly until health challenge is completely addressed.
Length of time for follow up consultation: up to 1 1/4 hours
Q: What should I expect from an enzyme nutrition consultation?
A: First, we will conduct a telephone intake in which you will inform Practitioner of your reason(s) for requesting a consultation. Thereafter, Whole Creations’ philosophy and policies will be explained to you. If you decide to schedule an appointment, a health form and disclaimer/release will be emailed, mailed or faxed to you. Please thoroughly fill out and send to our office; your appointment will be confirmed at that point.
During the consultation we will discuss the details of the health form and how it connects to the present condition and your overall health, along with Practitioner administering muscle palpitation testing and discussion of findings. At this time, you may place an order for the plant enzymes. A Wholistic Suggestions sheet will also be given to you with holistic methods to address the condition, such as diet/water intake, exercise and affirmations. At the end of the consultation, a follow up appointment will be scheduled.
Length of time for initial consultation: 1 ½ to 2 hours
During your follow up appointment, your progress with the Wholistic Suggestions, diet, and plant enzymes will be discussed, along with another muscle palpitation test and purchase of enzymes.
Please Note: Follow up appointments for Enzyme Nutrition consultations are encouraged for optimum results. It is recommended that follow up appointments are scheduled bi-weekly or tri-weekly until health challenge is completely addressed.
Length of time for follow up consultation: up to 1 ½ hours
Q: Will the therapies within your Holistic Medicine Healthcare interfere with conventional treatment?
A: Within our holistic practice, when specific instructions for use of products or administering of bodywork are implemented appropriately, no interference is reported.
Q: What is saponified (as a description of castile soap in the WholeCare Natural Hair and Body Lifestyle Products)?
A: The process of saponification is the combining of natural plant oils with alkaline water.
Q: What does the woman butterfly represent?
A: Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, so does everything in life. She reflects our metamorphosis from one life experience to the next as we own our personal power throughout each change. Taking us one step closer to realizing who we truly are and celebrating in it as we feel the liberation of letting go of the unneeded aspects of ourselves while embracing the new journey ahead.
(Image: Concept by Nicole A. Tucker; Created by Artist, Sunday Dawne-Marie)
May Your Journey Ahead Include Wise Health Choices and Laughter!
~Nicole
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