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Writer's pictureCourtney Hutson

Raindrop Technique

What is the Raindrop Technique?

  • Based on methods that have been used for centuries

  • Inspired by the Native American tradition of observing the northern lights while inhaling the affirming aroma of nearby conifer trees

  • Helps bring balance and harmony to the body by combining targeted massage and distinctive energy approaches


 

Massage Session

  • One hour long massage

  • Never loose physical contact with client

  • Right hand to right foot, left hand to left foot

  • Even energy in the feet - feel the connection of energy

  • Combining electrical frequency of the oils and that of the person receiving the application creates rapid and phenomenal results

 

Steps for Raindrop Therapy

1. Hold clients ankles, and gentle pull, stretch and shake their legs to release tension

Apply 3-6 drops of Valor oil to the clients feet

Place your hands on clients soles and hold this position for 3-5 minutes or until you feel a connection of energy

2. Place 2-3 drops of Oregano oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

3. Place 2-3 drops of Thyme oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

4. Place 2-3 drops of Basil oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

5. Place 2-3 drops of Cypress oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

6. Place 2-3 drops of Wintergreen oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

7, Place 2-3 drops of Marjoram oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

8. Place 2-3 drops of Peppermint oil in your left palm and circle the palm with your right fingertips clockwise

Roll fingers slowly up the length of the foot, moving about 1/4 inch each time

Repeat 3 times per side

9. Flip the client to lay face down on the table. Uncover the back.

10. Apply 2-4 drops of Oregano on the spine. Feather and fan the oil into the back. Divide the back into 3 horizonal sections and use your fingernails or tips to gently brush up each section 3 times. Feather the whole back.

11. Conclude the fanning sequence by gently brushing the fingernails up from the base of the back, along the entire length of the spine and up and off the shoulders.

12. Repeat step 10 and 11 with Thyme oil.

13. Apply 3-4 drops of Basil down the spine. Complete the feather or fanning step.

14. Place finger pads side by side along the side of the spine at the sacrum and complete 3 small clockwise motions and pull the muscle tissue towards you and then return to original position

15. Move up the spine to the neck. Complete Spinal Tissue Pull on the other side of the clients spine. Complete this step a total of 3 times per side, alternating the side each time

16. Apply 4-6 drops of Cypress down the spine. Complete the feather or fanning technique, followed by the Finger Straddle technique.

17. Straddle the spine at the sacrum with the index finger and middle finger and place the bottom edge of other hand perpendicular, pinky side down. Press down with the straddling fingers and saw back and forth with the top hand to the hairline. Complete 3 times

18. Once at the base of the skull, use the straddled finger to gently pull towards the head 3 times.

19. Apply 6-10 drops of Wintergreen down the spine. Complete the feather technique. Followed by Thumb Roll

20. Place both thumbs either side of spine at sacrum. Roll the thumbs so the nails flatten against the bottom of the clients back. Work up the spine. Complete 3 times.

21. Apply 3-4 drops of Marjoram on each side of the back, and 3-4 drops on the spine. Complete feather technique followed by Circle Massage. Place hands near the sacrum and circle the hands in a firm clockwise motion 3 times. Repeat all the way up the spine. Complete 3 times on each side, alternating sides each times

22. Apply 3-4 drops of Aroma Siez on each side of the back and 3-4 drops down the spine. Feather the oil out across the back. Followed by the Palm Side technique. Place both palms on the clients back on each side of the spine, one hand should be higher than the other. Slide palms in opposite directions, working the length of the spine. Complete this 3 times.

23. Apply 3-4 drops of Peppermint to the spine. Feather the oil out across the back.

24. Apply 3-4 drops of Valor n each side of the back and to the spine. Feather out the oil across the back.

25. Apply White Angelica to the clients shoulders and allow the client to inhale the oil.

 

Benefits Include

  • Invigorates the mind

  • Balances body energy

  • Builds up the immune system

  • Shields from pathogens

  • Helps with structural alignment

  • Promotes respiratory benefits

  • Realign energy centers

  • Realign the spine

  • Reduces stress and anxiety

  • Relaxes the muscles

  • Relieves body aches

  • Improves circulation

  • Facilitates release of pent-up negative emotions

  • Release toxins

 

Essential Oils Used in Raindrop

Valor

Benefits of Valor

Balances the structural and emotional body (support energy alignment)

Calming, aligns the spine, promotes feeling of strength, courage and protection


Oregano

Benefits of Oregano

Highly purifying, supports respiratory system, antibacterial and immune enhancing

Contains antioxidant properties


Thyme

Benefits of Thyme

Mentally stimulating, antibacterial

Supports the immune, digestive and immune system


Basil

Benefits of Basil

Balancing, refreshes the mind, restore mental alertness

Used for fatigued or aching muscles

Antiviral, anti-inflammation and antispasmodic


Wintergreen

Benefits of Wintergreen

Soothes tension

Increase awareness


Cypress

Benefits of Cypress

Helps blood circulation, helps with fluid retention

Restores feelings of security and stability, supports the circulatory system

Calming, grounding, stabilizing and soothes anger


Peppermint

Benefits of Peppermint

Release and ease tension

Soothing digestion


Marjoram

Benefits of Marjoram

Muscular tension, soothes tense muscles, relieve joint discomfort

Useful for nervous system


Aroma Siez

Benefits of Aroma Siez

Supports muscle relaxation, reduces occasional tensions

Relaxing and soothing


White Angelica

Benefits of White Angelica

Protection

Shielding aura

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