Raindrop Technique- What is it?

Raindrop technique incorporates massage-like hand work, Native American healing, “Vita Flex” (technique from Tibet) and intensive application of therapeutic quality essential oils on the feet and spine. 

The Raindrop Technique,(RT) uses 7 single therapeutic quality essential oils and 2 blends as well as a high quality massage oil imbued with additional essential oils.  The oils are dropped onto the back like drops of rain from about 6 inches high, and they are feathered and “massaged” along the vertebrae and back musclesOnly the highest quality essential oils should be used to perform any intensive aromatherapy technique; buy your oils from a producer willing to answer some basic questions about their growing, testing and distillation processes. You need to know that you have pure, therapeutic quality oils and not food or perfume quality. (Young Living Essential Oils is the only producer in America that regularly tests both the oils it grows and the oils it purchases to assure that they meet the purity and quality standards required for intensive uses of essential oils. To order them, go towww.YoungLiving.org/tjohnson) See also “Distillation and Purity of Oils”

www.YoungLiving.org/tjohnson) See also “Distillation and Purity of Oils”

The oils include:

• Oreganum compactum (oregano),
  
• Thymus vulgaris (thyme),
  
• Ocimum basilicum (basil),
  
• Cupressus semipervens (cypress), 
  
• Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen),
  
• Origanum Majorama (marjoram,
  
• (Mentha peperita (peppermint).  
  
• Valor- an energy balancing blend, and
  
• Aroma Seize, a muscle relaxing blend.  
  

Together, these oils work to

• fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi, 
  
• reduce inflammation,
  
• support circulation,
  
• support the immune system, and
  
• relax both voluntary and involuntary muscles.  
  

This allows the spine to relax and allow a natural adjustment to the spine; often the recipient will elongate and measure a bit taller.

The oils also enter the body and act as a natural solvent to help to loosen debris including cellular metabolic debris and accumulated toxins that we experience daily.  Drinking plenty of water is an absolute must when receiving or giving Raindrop. .  Link to Order RT Kit

Link to Order RT Kit

RT was formally developed in 1989 to assist those with scoliosis- based on the theory that germs and micro-organisms can reside in the tissues near the spine, causing deformities. Studies at Western General Hospital in Edinburg, Scotland indicate that virus-like particles are linked to idiopathic scoliosis. At the University of Bonn, it was found that varicella zoster virus can lodge in the spinal ganglia. And in 2001 more research corroborated the existence of infectious microorganisms as a cause of spine pain and inflammation. What we have found over time is that the powerful infection fighters used in RT can help people with many other issues and support the immune system.

In 2001, Dr David Stewart, PhD, circulated a questionnaire to over 200 health practitioners, massage therapists, aroma therapist, and their clients, to gain insight on the results that were accruing from the RT. 422 responses were received summarizing over 14,000 Raindrop sessions. His findings are summarized in his booklet, A Statistical Validation of Raindrop Technique (available from Essential Science Publishing.) Overall the 416 respondents who had received RT rated it positive (97%), pleasant (98%), resulted in improved health (89%) and resulted in improved emotional state (86%). 99.9% of receivers said they would choose to receive RT again. (See also“Before Your Raindrop- Please Take Note”)

“Before Your Raindrop- Please Take Note”)

There are many subtle variations of the technique; ALL variations of true Raindrop Technique make use of the same therapeutic quality oils. This is not the lotions and soaps type of aromatherapy you may have gotten acquainted with.  (see also – “3 Schools of Aromatherapy”)

The full technique with feet and spine takes about 45 to 75 minutes and generally costs from $100 to $120 per session with some luxury resort areas getting $140.

If you can find and attend a class, it is wise to learn and apply RT as a preventive program for the health of your family. If you are a professional massage or body worker, Seewww.RaindropTraining.com for information on the official Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education program which is accepted by the NCBTMB.

www.RaindropTraining.com for information on the official Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education program which is accepted by the NCBTMB.

NOTE- Information contained in this article is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice, please seek the opinion of your medical practitioner. As always, you are encouraged to arm yourself with education- your health is ultimately up to you.