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The Process
What makes ATHT so amazing is its simplicity. One to three
drops of your favorite essential oil, five to ten minutes, and five
simple movements are all that you need to provide that human
connection and real measurable benefits. Furthermore, unlike
the full AromaTouch Technique ® , ATHT is highly customizable and
can be catered to address the unique needs of any individual.
Whether the recipient needs to be calmed, grounded, or uplifted,
the application method remains the same; just use your dōTERRA
Oil Chemistry Wheel to determine which essential oil to use.
Don’t leave home without your favorite oils because no setting or
situation is too big (or too small) for ATHT.
The Service
The ATHT trial represents a novel area of research not just
for dōTERRA, but also for the scientific community. It also
provides outreach opportunities in the global dōTERRA
community. In 2018, dōTERRA conducted 36 ATHT care events
in the community surrounding their global headquarters in
Pleasant Grove, Utah. Most of these events involved dōTERRA
employees visiting senior care centers and introducing them
to the wellness promoting benefits of essential oils and the
ATHT. With scientific validation of ATHT in hand, dōTERRA has
plans to increase the number of community events in 2019.
The Study
Having already proven the effectiveness of the full AromaTouch
Technique in an earlier pilot trial, dōTERRA scientists recruited
36 participants to investigate the benefits of ATHT and two
of their most popular oils: Copaiba and Deep Blue ® Soothing
Blend. 2 After a physician evaluated them and they completed
baseline measurements, the participants were separated into
control and treatment groups. All participants received ATHT
from trained practitioners twice a day for five consecutive days
for a total of 10 times. A combination of dōTERRA Deep Blue
blend and Copaiba was applied to the hands of the treatment
group, while the control group received the same ATHT protocol
with Fractionated Coconut Oil instead. Measures were taken to
control for the variances in aroma and color of the oil applied
to the separate groups. After completion of the trial period, all
participants were reassessed with the same questionnaire
and functional tests that were utilized to gather the baseline
data. As reported in a recent publication of Complementary
Therapies in Clinical Practice, the treatment group exhibited
clinically significant improvements on both the self-reported
questionnaire and the objective functional tests. The results
provided robust evidence of the efficacy of Copaiba and Deep
Blue ® Soothing Blend, contributed a framework for future clinical
trials, and showed that a caring hand and some essential
oils are often all that is needed to brighten someone’s day.
Find Trainings Near You
While there are over 2000 official
AromaTouch Technique trainings
worldwide each year, if an event hasn’t
been scheduled in your area, don’t
despair. You don’t have to be a certified
trainer to share the power of CPTG ®
essential oils and human touch with those
around you. Visit doterra.com to locate
a trainer near you, or simply watch the
ATHT instructional videos on aromatouch.
com, grab your favorite oil and a friend,
and apply the love one hand at a time.
References
1. Bahr T, Rodriguez D, and Allred K. Immediate and lasting effects of the dōTERRA AromaTouch Technique ® , a topical essential oil
application procedure, on autonomic function and salivary biomarkers: A pilot trial. Journal of Integrative Medicine & Therapy. 2018;5(1):7.
2. Bahr T, et al. Effects of a massage-like essential oil application procedure using Copaiba and Deep Blue oils in individuals with hand
arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2018;33:170-176.
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