Raindrop consists of layering a series of 9 powerful therapeutic quality essential oils on the feet and spine along with hand techniques known as “Vitaflex”. Stanly Burroughs brought us VitaFlex from Tibet – the name means vitality through the reflexes. The technique uses the piezo-electric capability of the skin. The skin sends signals to the brain and other parts of the body when pressure is experienced along certain reflex points-this is why acupressure and reflexology work. By stimulating the skin, the nerves can carry the frequency of the essential oils along the nerve path to perform their work throughout the body.
The oils used have been shown to have antimicrobial properties, two are especially powerful and among the aromatherapy crowd are known as “ultimate antiseptics”. Since a therapeutic quality essential oil has a wide array of molecular constituents, each of which has action against bug-a-boos, or may be supportive of a body system; the broad action creates an environment where it is more difficult for disease organisms to mutate into a resistant strain. As you may know, resistant strains of bacteria and staph are a big problem these days- especially in hospitals. Regular use of therapeutic quality essential oils on the body, in the air, and in cleaning products, can help to reduce your concern and family susceptibility to these microbes by simply wiping them out.
Certain of the Raindrop oils have been shown to support the circulatory system and others relax muscle tissue- both the smooth of the involuntary systems of the circulation etc.- and the striated or voluntary muscles that we are more familiar with. In addition, some support the immune system, the skeletal system and the lymphatic flow.
Essential Oils can act as natural solvents and, as such, may allow removal of certain metabolic wastes and petrochemical residuals from our cellular receptor sites. (See also the article on receptor sites.) Thus, it is important to drink plenty of WATER after a Raindrop session or after using a quantity of essential oils. Water is the main route for elimination of all waste products.
The Raindrop Technique is relaxing and allows the recipient to participate in their own health efforts by quiet reflection during the session. We believe that all healing comes through our creator- and that the recipient must play a role in their own process. The Raindrop practitioner is merely a facilitator for the creative energy to work. Emotional release may occur during a session or in the weeks following as the oils can help to dislodge the chemical residual of stored negativity. (see also article on Stored Emotions.)