Sep 25 2024 34 mins 1
In this episode of 'Collaborative Connections,' hosted by Erica Clinton, aromatherapist Nicola McGill shares her 25-year journey in aromatherapy and oncology massage. Starting her practice in England, Nicola later moved to Boulder, Colorado, where she provides integrative care to oncology patients.
She discusses the inspiration behind her career, the significance of aromatherapy and manual lymphatic drainage, and the holistic benefits of essential oils on the human body. Nicola also touches on the importance of sustainability in aromatherapy and provides insights into how essential oils can support lymphatic health.
Topics discussed:
- Training and Skills for Aromatherapy
- Different Styles of Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy in Oncology Care
- Risks and Safety in Aromatherapy
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:14 Meet Nicola McGill: Aromatherapist and Oncology Massage Therapist
02:59 Nicola's Journey into Aromatherapy
07:04 The Holistic Benefits of Aromatherapy
14:41 Sustainability in Aromatherapy
17:24 Nicola's Passion for Lymphatics
21:13 Integrating Aromatherapy with Lymphatic Drainage
26:34 The Chemistry of Aromatherapy
33:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
More About Nicola McGill, LLSA, LMT, BCTMB, CLT-LANA
Nicola McGill, LLSA, LMT, BCTMB, CLT-LANA, has over 25 years of experience in the field of massage and bodywork both in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. She is a graduate of the London School of Aromatherapy and received diplomas in Reflex Touch and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Professional Practice at Anglia Polytechnic University, U.K. Upon relocating to the U.S., Nicola received extensive training in the field of oncology massage under the instruction of Gayle MacDonald. In 2010, Nicola received her Lymphedema Therapy Certification through Klose Training and Consulting.
She specializes in treating patients with Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Lymphedema. In her clinical practice, Nicola utilizes her bodywork skills as an aromatherapist and MLD practitioner to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Nicola has been on staff at Boulder Community Hospital (BCH) as an Oncology Massage and Lymphedema Therapist. She promotes education and lymphedema risk-reduction practices at cancer support groups and individual treatment sessions while working alongside the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center (RMCC) and the BCH team of healthcare providers. Nicola is also a team member of the Boulder Cancer Survivorship Program at Avanti Therapy where she provides lymphedema education and restorative and comfort-oriented bodywork treatments for individuals undergoing treatments for a cancer diagnosis and those who have completed their treatment. For the past 10 years, she has been an MLD Instructor with Klose Training and Consulting in Colorado.
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