Ann Percival is  a registered nurse who has married her skills as an aromatherapist with her nurse's training.  Ann introduced her knowledge of aromatherapy with conventional nursing in the Cardiology ward and later the Oncology department of her local hospital.  Not only does Ann conduct training sessions for nurses within hospitals on "Aromatherapy and Massage Complementary to Conventional Treatment within Nursing Practice", she also has a successful private practice.

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"Aromatherapy:  A Nurses Guide" is a practical guide for the novice, the qualified aromatherapist as well as those who are interested in the art of massage and the appropriate essential oils to use.

Chapter 1 - What is Aromatherapy?  What is Massage?

Chapter 2 - The Use of Essential Oils. This chapter explains the ins and outs of essential oils - how they work on an emotional level, how essential oils are absorbed into the body,  information regarding a selection of carrier oils, various methods of how to use essential oils, as well as how to blend essential oils including dilutions.

Chapter 3 - Guide to the Definition of the Properties of Essential Oils

Chapter 4 - Tables of Essential Oils

Chapter 5 - The Benefits of Massage Combined with Aromatherapy.  This chapter explains the benefits of massage as well as the contraindications. It also covers various massage strokes and how to do a back massage, chest massage, face and neck massage, foot massage and an abdominal massage.

Chapter 6 - Aromatherapy and Massage Treatments.  This is a very informative chapter that covers a wide range of complaints as well as specific recipes blends to treat the complaints.  Examples of complaints discussed are back pain, arthritic pain, repetitive strain injury, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, nausea and travel sickness, cold hands and feet, varicose veins, cramps, coping with stress, high blood pressure, cancer and aromatherapy

Chapter 7 - Index of Physical Conditions.  A quick reference that lists various complaints,  appropriate essential oils to use, as while as methods of application (e.g. inhalation, massage, compress, etc.)