Aromatic Healing with massage and facials

ORIGINALLY from Sydney, Fiona Harris grew up by Cronulla Beach before moving to Victoria in 1995. After 12 months in Melbourne it was time for a tree change, so with husband Stan, the couple moved to Daylesford.

Fiona tried her hand at many jobs from office temp and switchboard operator to service station attendant and telemarketer, but then found her true calling in the wellness industry.

Daylesford Aromatherapy opened in 1999 - a move that came about after Fiona found her own eczema and asthma was failing to respond to traditional pharmaceutical treatments.

After 20 years and adding massage to her business after completing a number of courses including a Diploma of Remedial Massage, Certificate IV in Aromatherapy and Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, Level 1 & 2 Oncology Massage and Level 1 & 2 hot stone massage, Fiona opened a home clinic - with a separate entrance of course - on the edge of the Wombat Forest at Glenlyon.

While at first not interested in massage, Fiona said from her first hands-on class in 2008 she was hooked and never looked back.

"I just love giving massages and being able to connect with people and with healing. Generally my clients are locals which is great because I get to know them and their bodies and their issues. Not everyone's health and wellbeing is the same, so every day is an interesting challenge."

Fiona's clients range from farmers and retirees to office workers, chefs and artists. The conversations can flow easily, or Fiona and her client can just enjoy the relaxing space and music.

"And if I can't help someone out we have so many great therapists and healers around the region I can always refer people on."

Fiona, who loves keeping fit with regular gym classes at Integrate Fitness, is also into running, walking and hiking, especially with her groodle Luna.

Finally, if you are not looking for a massage there are also relaxing facials on offer, all using aromatherapy products created by Fiona.

Discounts are available for locals living in Hepburn Shire - and there are health fund rebates available. www.aromatichealing.com.au or 0417 371 587

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