Aromatherapy

Imagine the presence of nature in a bottle. Aromatherapy at Magis is centered on holistic well-being, specializing in crafting blends that cater to various wellness needs to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Aromatherapy can be used to help promote relaxation, relieve stress, enhance sleep quality, and support overall wellness.

 

WHAT AGES DO WE SERVE?

18 and above. For children 5-17, they must be accompanied by their parents.

All of us have had the experience of wandering through a lush garden or a timeless desert, walking by a river or an ocean, or climbing a mountain and finding ourselves simultaneously calmed and reinvigorated, engaged in mind, refreshed in body and spirit. The importance of these physiological states on individual and community health is fundamental and wide-ranging.

Oliver Sacks

WHAT DO WE DO?

 

Aromatherapy is a centuries-old practice of applying essential oils (plant extracts) for therapeutic benefit. Essential oils can positively affect the part of the brain that deals with emotions, as well as stress responses.

Aromatherapy may be recommended to or explored by a client in conjunction with Psychotherapy. When aromatherapy is integrated into the treatment plan, a common overall goal is to help manage stress responses and allow the client come into a state of wellbeing that allows them to better dispositioned to seek support through increased openness and a rested or relaxed state.

Beyond the therapy sessions, aromatherapy tools such as essential oil inhalers or customized blends can help promote the client’s sense of balanced or positive mood.

Aromatherapists are certified international practitioners educated and trained in the use of essential oils as a holistic healing modality. At Magis, aromatherapists are members of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, complying with their code of ethics and standards of practice.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

 

Your therapist at Magis may refer you to aromatherapy if they assess that it will be beneficial to you as part of your treatment plan. This direct referral is essential to availing of the aromatherapy service, as it ensures that there is adequate mental health support when the therapeutic practice of essential oils is introduced to you, which may affect your emotional state.

In addition to the direct referral, an initial aromatherapy consultation will help the aromatherapist become more familiar with you as a client. In this consultation, the aromatherapist will review your medical history, your current emotional state, ask about your aroma preferences, explore with you how you might wish to shift your emotions and what kind of aromatherapy tools you are interested in. 

Depending on which type of aromatherapy you choose or is recommended to you, you can expect an aromatherapist to:

  • Discuss your wellness goals

  • Discuss your emotional state and what you desire to feel (e.g. more calm, more engerized)

  • Create a customized essential oil blend suited to your concerns and goals

  • Guide you in using the aromatherapy tools on your own

  • Conduct a patch test with diluted essential oils, for aromatherapy tools that are used topically

  • Facilitate a meditation with essential oils

  • Step 1: Referral or Initial Screening

    If you are an existing client at MAGIS, your therapist at Magis may refer you to aromatherapy services. Your therapist will inform you they have done so, and request your consent to make the referral with disclosure of details of the nature of the referral. In parallel, the Magis client care officer will share with you details about the service, including fees and coordinating schedules.

    If it's your first time with MAGIS, you will first go through screening with a mental health clinician before seeing the aromatherapist, to ensure your safe participation and responsible delivery of aromatherapy services.

  • Step 2: Free 15-minute consult

    You may choose to meet an aromatherapist to inquire further before deciding to pursue the service. This is done through a video or audio call, or through email.

    This short consultation is typically scheduled within 3 working days from your inquiry.

  • Step 3: Intake Session

    During an aromatherapy consultation focused on stress management and emotional balance, the practitioner will first review your medical history obtained from intake forms and information provided by the main therapist.

    They'll also discuss your current emotional state, desired emotional shift, and any preferred and appropriate aromas.

  • Step 4: Regular or one-off sessions

    Depending on the type of service you choose or is recommended to you, in a regular session you may go through a guided meditation or reflexology steps, and/or learn about self-care with essential oils and take home your own customized essential oil products.

Aromatherapy Team

Geri Gil

Geri is a certified aromatherapist, having completed her certification from the New York Institute of Aromatherapy in 2020. She also received training in Thai Hand Reflexology and Facial Gua Sha. As an associate member of the Alliance for International Aromatherapists, Geri specializes in leading engaging workshops on essential oil basics, safety, and applications. She develops educational materials, interactive kits, and a user-friendly app to enhance understanding of aromatherapy principles. As a holistic health advocate, she collaborates with wellness centers to promote overall well-being through aromatherapy and other holistic practices.

In addition to her expertise in aromatherapy, Geri completed her studies at the UP College of Music, majoring in Composition and Theory. With a rich background as a composer, producer, copywriter, and creative director, she has serviced the music, TV, film, theater, and advertising industries for 30 years under her full-service production company. Geri's teaching experience includes Middle School General Music and Upper School Music History at Brent International School. She also co-authored and taught an original early childhood music and movement program, Make Mine Music (also known as Little Red Piano), and was the musical director for shows such as Sineskuwela and Jollitown. This diverse skill set enables Geri to bring a unique and creative approach to her work, both in music and holistic health.

Gina Evangelista

Gina is dedicated to utilizing essential oils for therapeutic purposes, having received her aromatherapy certification from the New York Institute of Aromatherapy in 2020 and becoming an associate member of the Alliance for International Aromatherapists. Her passion for holistic well-being led her to create the Aroma Meditation® Workshop, which focuses on emotional and mental wellness. 

Committed to giving back, Gina also volunteers at The Cancer Resource and Wellness (Carewell) Foundation. She is also a member and volunteer at the I Can Serve Foundation, where she served as project head for the Breast Cancer Patient's Manual.

Gina’s practice as a certified aromatherapist and advocacy for holistic wellbeing is influenced by her background and experience in business management and human resources. She completed her Master in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management and later on became program manager for the school’s Career Management Services. She continued her practice in HR to be the operations head and lead consultant of a recruitment company, filling executive positions for local and multinational corporations. She is currently a Director and Consultant of a branding and design company.