Replenish Your Spirit
An essential part of living well is focusing on lifestyle habits that promote optimal health. Using therapeutic grade essential oils as part of your wellness regimen is one of the most effective ways to rest your body and replenish your spirit.
Essential oils have long been used for physical and emotional health in aromatherapy and massage. With a wide range of applications, essential oils have the ability to evoke an emotional effect, such as calming as well as a physical effect, such as aiding the body in sleep.
Essential oils have long been used for physical and emotional health in aromatherapy and massage. With a wide range of applications, essential oils have the ability to evoke an emotional effect, such as calming as well as a physical effect, such as aiding the body in sleep.
Introducing the Raindrop Technique
Inspired by Native American legend, the Raindrop Technique is a gentle massage application of key essential oils to the feet, back, and spine.The Raindrop Technique uses essential oils like wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), peppermint (Mentha piperita), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), oregano (Origanum compactum), and favorite blends including Valor and Aroma Siez to promote energy and vitality.
A Revolutionary Approach to Pain
The Raindrop Technique is based on the idea that many types of spinal curvature and misalignments are caused by viruses or bacteria that lie dormant along the spine. These pathogens cause inflammation, which contorts or disfigures the spinal column.By integrating Vita Flex and massage, the anti-microbial power of essential oils brings the body into structural alignment.
What Problems Can Raindrop Help?
When it comes to poor posture, tight shoulders, back pain, knee pain, or spinal curvature, it can be a challenge to find a treatment that will bring the body's system into alignment. Raindrop Technique is a is a terrific aid in solving these problems and more.During the years it has been practiced, Raindrop has resolved numerous cases of spinal curvature and chronic back pain. It has eliminated the need for back surgery for hundreds of people.
Consistent with French Model
The use of undiluted essential oils in Raindrop is consistent with the French model for aromatherapy - which is the most extensively practiced and studied model in the world.
Essential oils are some of the most powerful inhibitors of microbes known and are an important new weapon in combating many types of tissue infection. A 2001 study at Weber State University found that oregano, thyme, peppermint, and basil exhibited strong anti-microbial effects against pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, a major cause of illness in immune-weakened patients. Many other studies confirm these findings.
The major effects of Raindrop are:
Essential oils are some of the most powerful inhibitors of microbes known and are an important new weapon in combating many types of tissue infection. A 2001 study at Weber State University found that oregano, thyme, peppermint, and basil exhibited strong anti-microbial effects against pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, a major cause of illness in immune-weakened patients. Many other studies confirm these findings.
The major effects of Raindrop are:
- Kill bacteria and viruses hibernating along the length of the spine
- Correct spinal curvature
- Relieve inflammation and pain
- Soothe the nervous system
- Unwind tight and sore muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Balance and harmonize the energy and structural systems of the body
- Produce deep relaxation and facilitate the release of stubborn emotions
- Enhance immunity and cleanses the body of toxins
Experience a Sense of Blissful Rest
Experience a sense of blissful rest as someone does the ancient Tibetan version of reflexology on your feet. As you slowly roll over, you experience the gentle splashes (like rain) as therapeutic grade essential oils are applied to your tired muscles and spine. These oils are then feathered in using a spine-tingling technique combined with massage. The oils are worked into your spine using light finger strokes to disperse the oils along your nervous system. You cannot get more pampered than this. Raindrop's Safety Record
Raindrop has been used successfully in humans (adults and children), horses and other animals.The technique should only be performed with the highest quality, pure, organic, therapeutic grade essential oils.
It's virtually impossible to be allergic to pure, therapeutic grade essential oils, in that they do not contain proteins or polypeptides. This may not be true of adulterated oils or "perfume" grade oils.
Because therapeutic grade essential oils help detoxify the body, patient and therapist should drink plenty of water before and after Raindrop.
Keep a bottle of pure, natural massage oil on hand. If the oils cause irritation, which is normal, apply massage oil to soothe the heat.
Raindrop has been found to bring relief to those suffering from chronic illness. However, changes in the protocol are sometimes necessary. For instances, patients with MS need to have a cold towel applied instead of a hot one.
Raindrop is not a cure-all. A healthy balanced body is the result of a well-rounded program of exercise and diet.
Raindrop: the Missing Link in Medicine
A growing amount of scientific research shows that certain microorganisms lodge near the spinal cord and contribute to deformities.A number of medical professionals throughout the US have adopted this technique in their clinical practices and publicized their positive experiences:
Ken Krieger, D.C., a chiropractor practicing in Scottsdale, AZ, states, "I believe that the dramatic results of RT are enough for me to rewrite the books on scoliosis."
Similarly, Terry Friedman, M.D. of Colorado states that "these essential oils truly represent a new frontier in medicine; they have resolved cases that many professionals had regarded as hopeless."
Raindrop is one of the safest, noninvasive techniques available for spinal health. It is also an invaluable tool to promote healing from within using topically applied essential oils.
Source: Extracted from the book entitled, "Essential Oils Desk Reference".
Experience a Rejuvenation of Youl Soul
Some Eastern philosophies insist that the human body has energy channels that help guide minute components. Since these inner channels are connected to the outer environment through the nose, simply by breathing we absorb vital energies. Fragrances increase vital energies.
This concept helps explain the decided influence of essential oils on our emotions. With the advent of Kirlian photography, we have begun to understand this process. We see how essential oils effect the aura that surrounds every living being.
Extracted from the book entitled, "Complete Aromatherapy Handbook".
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Essential Oils Desk Reference (3rd Edition)
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The Complete Guide to Massage: A Step-by-Step Approach to Total Body Relaxation
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Raindrop Training
As Maria G. Turchi explains, "I would advise any massage therapist new to oils to take a Raindrop class. I am a CARE Instructor and in our classes we offer a lot of information about essential oils in general, their properties, chemistry, why we only use YL oils and much more. I have taught many massage therapists new to oils and these classes are a great basic training. Actually they are a great basic training for anyone new (or not so new) to using oils."
There are several ways to obtain training in the Raindrop Technique:
1. Training seminars - Throughout the year, trainers who have been taught these techniques by D. Gary Young offer seminars around the U.S. Be sure to check the Events page or contact Young Living Customer Service for dates of events in your area.
2. CARE classes - Taking a CARE Intensive also leads to becoming a certified Raindrop Practitioner (CRP) and Licensed Spiritual Healer (LSP), which makes it legal for one to practice Raindrop throughout the US and Canada.
3. Self taught - instructional DVD and references.
There are several ways to obtain training in the Raindrop Technique:
1. Training seminars - Throughout the year, trainers who have been taught these techniques by D. Gary Young offer seminars around the U.S. Be sure to check the Events page or contact Young Living Customer Service for dates of events in your area.
2. CARE classes - Taking a CARE Intensive also leads to becoming a certified Raindrop Practitioner (CRP) and Licensed Spiritual Healer (LSP), which makes it legal for one to practice Raindrop throughout the US and Canada.
3. Self taught - instructional DVD and references.
- Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
- Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education offers certification concerning Biblical Oils, Vitaflex, Raindrop, and Essential Oil Chemistry for massage ...
- Raindrop Training Resource Catalog
- Complete information on how to become a Certified CARE Instructor and receive training in Basic Aromatherapy, Raindrop, Vitaflex, Essential Oil Chemistry, ...
- Directory of Certified CARE Instructors
- Certified CARE Instructors mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses listed by State and alphabetically by name.
What Users Say
Relief from severe back pain...For years, as the result of a truck accident and lifting heavy objects at work, I suffered from severe back pain. I have visited many chiropractors over the years seeking relief. After two Raindrop Technique sessions with Dr. Jeff Essen my lower back and right hip area realigned, my height increased by 1" as measured at my annual physical and the pain in the lower back and right hip are pretty much nonexistent.
When I feel twinges or over extend my lifting capabilities, I reach for the marjoram, basil or Panaway and ortho sport. I have made a blend of the Raindrop oils, using one drop of each in a base of V-6 massage oil. I periodically apply this blend to my lower back and shoulder area...This works great. I love the aroma of the combination of the Raindrop Technique oils.- Paula Quinlan
Relief from shingles
A dear friend came down with shingles. We did a raindrop the same day she was diagnosed. No drugs were taken. I did add a few oils to the raindrop that were listed in my reference book that had helped others with shingles. She was immediately relieved of her pain from shingles and it has not returned after two weeks. - Dana Christisen
Balances the Autonomic Nervous System
Based on heart rate variability sampling that we've done in our Holistic Health Center, Raindrop promotes a balance in the Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic and Para-Sympathetic) in 100% of the people we sampled. An MD in New York, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez has said that all of his work with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer and other types of cancer in patients provides a very strong indication that cancer results from an imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System. Raindrop balances the nervous system. - Jacquelyn A. Close
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Getting to know these beautiful scents is something like falling in love. They will touch your heart, make you more keenly aware of the beauty that surrounds you and open the door to your soul.
Getting to know these beautiful scents is something like falling in love. They will touch your heart, make you more keenly aware of the beauty that surrounds you and open the door to your soul.
- Raindrop Kit Link
- Raindrop Kit includes:
SINGLES - Thyme, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress, Peppermint, Basil, Marjoram.
BLENDS - Valor, Aroma Siez.
MASSAGE OILS - Ortho Ease Massage Oil Blend and V-6 Mixing Oil
Instructional DVD - Raindrop Technique Instructional DVD
Item #3137 - 5 ml each Contains 5-6 applications.
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Required Disclaimer: All information contained here is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The ONLY essential oils we use are Young Living Essential Oils. We do not use others or would not. The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Key Articles
Explore the power of essential oils and bodywork.
- A Review of Recent Research
- Over 1,000 studies demonstrate the success of massage therapy in treating stress. Massage loosens up muscles, increasing circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients back to the area of tension. Massage may also release stored toxins, which might explain the sense of wellbeing after a massage.
- Powerful Health Benefits of Essential Oils
- Essential oils have a powerful impact on health.
- MedlinePlus: Back Pain
- In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.
- Rid Yourself of Back Pain
- Millions of people suffer from back pain unnecessarily when there is actually a very simple solution. Over 80% of all back pain is caused by muscle imbalances - NOT a lack of pain killers or surgery! Find out what's going on with your back and take action.
- Hands On Massage
- Most experts agree that many diseases are stress related and that high stress has been linked to faster aging. It's somewhat unrealistic in this fast-paced world to eliminate anxiety and pressure altogether, but massage can help manage stress.
- Frequency of Essential Oils
- Frequency is the measure of electrical energy that is constant between any two points. Studies show the human body (day) has a frequency of 62-68 MHz. Death begins at a frequency of 25 MHz.
Essential Oils have a frequency of 52-320 MHz. Prayer and meditation increased the measured frequency levels by 15 MHz.
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Thanks for your comments about the Raindrop Technique.
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I'm also a Raindrop Practitioner in Colorado. It's the best way to detox.
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