Mother Nurture offers various aromatherapy workshops as well as infant massage classes.
Sonya is passionate about educating people on what aromatherapy really is, it’s benefits and uses and safety considerations. She has run various workshops in local community centres and clinics. Sonya has also presented at ACM (Australian College of Midwives) conferences on Aromatherapy Applications in Midwifery.
Sonya is available to provide sessions to nurses and midwives or other health professionals on considerations for aromatherapy use in their practice.
Sonya also runs Infant Massage classes. Classes can be run in groups or privately and include short introductory classes or full courses. Classes involve teaching parents the techniques of infant massage and the many benefits this can provide for baby as well as parents.
Please contact Sonya if you are interested in education sessions for a particular audience or on a specific subject.
Aromatherapy workshops for everyone
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy for First Aid
Aromatherapy for women's health
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Aromatherapy for Babies & Children
What constitutes aromatherapy; you may be surprised to find it’s more than just nice smells!
This workshop looks at a little bit of history, essential oils and other ingredients, application methods and safety issues. Discover how you can use aromatherapy to enhance wellbeing, both physically and psychologically.
Participants make up a personal blend to take home.
Discover the benefits of having essential oils in your first aid kit!
This workshop explores simple, safe and effective ways readily available essential oils can be used for common health complaints.
The focus will be on practical applications for colds and flu, muscular complaints, digestive disorders, minor injuries as well as emotional issues.
Participants make up a personal blend to take home.
Aromatherapy can be used to enhance the physical and psychological wellbeing of women of all ages.
This workshop will cover how essential oils can address physical and psychological symptoms associated with menstruation, menopause, reproductive disorders and more. Information can be tailored to suit those attending on the day.
Participants make up a personal blend to take home.
Aromatherapy use during pregnancy and birth can be met with confusion and trepidation due to the wide range of conflicting advice out there.
This workshop looks at how essential oils can be safely used to treat discomforts and enhance wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Participants will get to make up a personal blend to take home.
Aromatherapy for babies and children: is it safe?
Taking care of our precious children can be quite daunting at times so it’s wonderful to have some extra resources at hand. Whilst aromatherapy can be an effective, natural and easy option to help soothe, treat and even prevent minor ailments in babies and children, certain precautions need to be taken.
In this workshop we discuss simple ways aromatherapy can be used for babies and children, with an emphasis on safety.
Aromatherapy workshops for midwives
Aromatherapy Applications for Midwives
More women are seeking out complementary therapies to treat discomforts and enhance wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Aromatherapy is one effective option that is safe and easy to use. However there is often concern about the use of essential oils during pregnancy with a wide range of conflicting and confusing advice. Whilst not expected to be an expert, it is beneficial for midwives caring for these women to be aware of what these therapies offer and where to look for professional advice and information.
This workshop will cover a brief introduction to Aromatherapy, essential oils and how they work. We will focus on safety aspects, the benefits and practical uses of aromatherapy during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, with a review of some relevant research.
Workshops for aromatherapists
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy & Birth
Aromatherapy for the Postnatal Period: Mum & Bub
This workshop will cover use of aromatherapy during pregnancy and for childbirth. More women are seeking out
complementary therapies to treat discomforts and enhance wellbeing during this special time in their lives. We will
look at each stage from the perspective of a midwife as well as an aromatherapist, focussing on safety aspects and
practical considerations. Content will be drawn from Sonya’s experience in her practice, clients’ feedback, case
studies and review of relevant texts and research.
What comes next? Although childbirth is a huge event in a woman’s life, the postnatal period can present huge
challenges for a new mother. This workshop looks at practical ways aromatherapy can be used to assist with birth
recovery, breastfeeding issues, emotional challenges and more. We also explore aromatherapy use for babies.
Infant massage classes
Introductory Session: 1 hour
3 Session Parent Course
In this session you will be introduced to some of the basic massage techniques, how to recognise babies’ cues telling us whether they do or don’t want massage, contraindications and appropriate oils to use.
The class can be run as a group class or a private session.
This course covers the full sequence of baby massage, taught in stages so you can practise at home in between classes. It also includes discussion on the many benefits of baby massage, when to massage, contraindications, strokes for relief of colic, constipation and wind, lymphatic exercises and appropriate oils to use.
Group class: 3 x 1.25 hour sessions, over 3 weeks
Private session: 2 x 1.5 hour sessions