Shelley Baker Aromatic Therapy

18/07/2025

Well ECA 2025 you didn't disappoint, another first and another rite of passage for me since Sean and I was feeling very nervous. What a wonderful weekend meeting people I've only seen on Zoom, making new friends and learning oh so much! Brilliant speakers and lots of inspiration. Thank you University of Bath you have the prettiest campus and were such friendly hosts. Rhiannon Lewis your passion and devotion to clinical aromatherapy use is awe inspiring and it was so lovely to see you. Helen Nagle-Smith lovely to meet you & thank you for signing my books, (and looking after me) can't wait to read your latest edition. Sue Adlam well, what can I say, we've finally met up and now need to plan an aromatic cuppa!

17/07/2025

Lovely pictures from Mrs J taken at our summer solstice workshop. Beautiful surroundings, delicious cake and magical oils. Such a special and relaxing time. Can't wait to come back, watch this space for dates.

17/07/2025

Watch this space for some exciting aromatic news, to make space and simplify life there will be a few changes so stock up on your Muscle Gel before prices increase, especially the smaller 50mL size I'm not sure that'll be continued.

11/07/2025

Muscle Gel is back in stock and for the first time using Summerdown peppermint oil. Celebrating both our 30th years! Thank you Summerdown team for producing such an amazing oil.

30/06/2025

Almost ready to repeat this lovely event, in a stretch tent this year. You'll experience a therapeutic treat for all your senses. Walking to the farmyard, alongside the nursery peppermint field, we'll settle under the shelter of an open stretch tent next to the wildflower meadow. I’ll guide the creation of an indulgent skin treat to awaken your senses using Summerdown grown and distilled essential oils. We'll also be learning practical ways to use our oils for everyday skin treat products.

We will finish with an opportunity to try some Summerdown treats, made with our prized Black Mitcham peppermint.

30/06/2025

Thank you for sharing such a lovely post BUGS: Burns Unit Group Support. I love working alongside you all and helping support patients. See you later this week!

Celebrating 25 years! 🎉 - Throwback Thursday

In 2008, BUGS invited Shelley Baker Aromatic Therapy (Clinical Aromatherapist) to provide an aromatherapy service to adult patients. This has been such a success that BUGS continues to fund for Shelley to visit Odstock Ward.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from plants to promote well-being and health. The aim for those with a burn injury is to reduce stress and anxiety and help promote relaxation and good sleep. Although the benefits go far beyond relaxation....

Shelley says: “The difference between the Burns Unit and other areas where I work in the hospital is that being a regional unit, patients come from a wider area and therefore don’t always have regular visitors. Aromatherapy visits have proved a real benefit in providing a distraction and comfort as well. Some patients welcome the opportunity to chat, either generally or about their injury – others fall asleep! Many comment “very soothing” or “lovely”.

A BIG Thank you to Shelley for helping us to support our patients for 17 years. 🤩

13/06/2025

Exciting, new work neighbour arriving soon. Good luck Pod & Pip

🌿 We have some exciting news!! We are going to be relocating to Wilton Shopping Village which undergoing an exciting new refresh and refurbishment under new management that we can’t wait to be a part of. Our new location will be open Monday- Saturday 10-4pm, with free parking, coffee shop and new shops just arriving too! This allow us to expand our homewares and clothes range, be under one roof and have dedicated changing rooms . Until then we will be open in our current location but watch our updates for our official launch day for our new location.

01/05/2025

Still spaces left on this workshop, come and make some aromatic products and support a local charity Gul Outdoor Therapy

The next workshop is at the Bustard in Shrewton on Saturday May 10th. Excellent coffee and cake guaranteed and these are always small, fun events. Message or email me for details. shelley@aromatictherapy.co.uk

22/04/2025

The next workshop is at the Bustard in Shrewton on Saturday May 10th. Excellent coffee and cake guaranteed and these are always small, fun events. Message or email me for details. shelley@aromatictherapy.co.uk

03/04/2025

Hope to see you next Saturday 12th April,in Amesbury. Come and meet lots of professionals dedicated to your health and wellbeing.

Next up today is Shelley 🪴
“Hello, I’m Shelley Baker, Clinical Aromatherapist for 30 years, nature lover and mum to my beautiful & headstrong 12 year old daughter!

I’m on a mission to help people not only re-balance their lives, find time for daily self care (it’s not selfish) & feel good, but also to re-discover a bit of sparkle and a connection with themselves.

My background is in science, I love essential oil chemistry but above all, I love the magic that happens when the correct essential oils are used safely and in a bespoke way (definitely no pre-blends here) to bring you back to yourself, a bit of harmony and time to breathe and just ‘be’. I have a unique approach to using aromatic plants, bringing together the benefits of modern science and research with an ancient wisdom and knowledge of plants along with a deep connection to natural cycles.

My philosophy is that essential oils have an important role to play in, relaxation, sleep and pain relief. In my opinion and from experience whatever life is throwing at you if you can find moments to be relaxed and get good sleep, the world looks a very different place. (Part of my work is within the NHS in some very challenging situations, relaxation is key).

Aromatherapy is so much more than a pleasant-smelling massage (in fact true aromatherapy isn’t massage at all!) Our sense of smell is the only sense we can’t switch off, I’m here to help you use it to your advantage alongside the many other benefits of bringing essential oils into your life, whether that be through aromatic baths, bespoke products or just to “stop and smell the roses”!

24/03/2025

This Friday’s (28th) potioning classroom in the Little Barn. After a walk round the nursery peppermint fields and some summerdownuk treats. There are a few spaces left there’s still time to join us. Maybe make your Mother’s Day present or bring mum along. It’s a unique experience to see the plants growing & make your own products with oils grown & distilled on the farm, a complete cycle.

17/03/2025

At Summerdown , The Peppermint People have been growing, harvesting and distilling Black Mitcham peppermint for nearly three decades. I've been working with them as a Consultant Aromatherapist for over five years and it's my 30th business birthday this year too!

Come and join this fun and relaxed session on the farm in the new little barn, "classroom". Allow yourself to be inspired by the variety of essential oils grown at Summerdown and use them to make your own aromatic products. We'll start with a walk around the nursery peppermint fields so you can see where your oils started life and finish with some Summerdown treats. Perfect as an indulgence for yourself or in preparation for Mother's day.

https://summerdown.com/products/summerdown-essential-oils-aromatherapy-experience