Below you will find Chico Shigeta's advice on the most frequently asked questions. Please contact us if you require more in-depth or personalised advice for any of these topics,
Coaching Vitalité
I often feel tired. Do you have a solution?
Energy Potion, will give you a burst of energy in the morning, and in the evening, Sweet Dreams, will help you find a deep and restorative sleep. undergoing a Detox in-depth treatment at the change of seasons could also help you increase your vitality.
I want to lose weight.
The most important thing is not to lose weight but to restore density. The detox in-depth treatment allows you to eliminate toxins and helps reduce bloating. Moreover, this will improve your metabolism which is a crucial element of weight loss.
My back and shoulders are frequently sore. This occurs despite regular massages.
Something in your body needs to be adjusted. If you bring your entire body back into balance, the stress on your back may change. You should contact us so that we can identify together the source of your problem.
I have difficulty sleeping.
Use Sweet Dreams for ten days. If you do not feel any improvement, make sure that your elimination system is working properly. If you are constipated, combine this with a Juniper Floral Water treatment.
I would like to learn how to breathe.
We organise regular Coaching Vitalité workshops. You can take part in these workshops in order to learn and apply conscious breathing in your daily life.
My legs are swollen and can sometimes be very painful.
Whenever the seasons change, you should follow an in-depth treatment to boost your circulation using River of Life and Sage Floral Water
SHIGETA products
I have heard that you should not apply essential oils directly to the skin.
This depends on the quality of the essential oils, as determined by the distillation process, the quality of the plant and the oil’s purity. SHIGETA blends have been developed so that you can safely apply them directly to the skin in their undiluted form (provided that you keep to the recommended doses of course). SHIGETA's essential oils are nearly all the produce of organic farming.
Using essential oils is complicated.
This is precisely why SHIGETA has developed her own blends, so that you can benefit from essential oils without having to be an aromatherapist. These mixtures are extremely effective thanks to the synergy effect (1 + 1=3).
Can I use SHIGETA products during pregnancy?
Your use of essential oils is restricted during pregnancy. Please ask a qualified professional (physician or pharmacist) prior to using.
Can I use essential oils for babies?
The only essential oils that are suitable for babies are: eucalyptus, orange, mandarin and fine lavender. They should always be diluted with vegetable oil. Baby Touch blend is therefore ideal.
How much essential oil should I use for children?
Between the ages of 6 and 12, you should halve the quantities recommended for adults and dilute in vegetable oil. From the age of 12 onwards, you can use the same doses as adults.
Under what conditions should I avoid using essential oils?
If you have allergies or if you are undergoing a medical treatment, we recommend that you ask a qualified professional and take a patch test prior to using.
I would like to find a massage oil but I am allergic to essential oils.
Use Basic Sense which does not contain any essential oils.
What is floral water?
Floral water comes from the first 20 litres of water which were used to distil aromatic plants and therefore retains some essential oil elements. Floral waters therefore share many common properties with essential oils but are much less concentrated which gives them other benefits.
How long do you have to use essential oils before they become effective?
The effect can be immediate. This is the case when using Bon Appétit for digestive problems or Sweet Dreams if you have sleeping problems. In the case of a Detox treatment, you should start noticing results after 10 days of using
On which parts of the body should I use essential oils?
This all depends on the blend and the desired effect. Each blend comes with its own specific directions.
How long can you keep essential oils?
For a minimum of three years. However, once you have opened the container, it is advisable to use it within one year to ensure that it remains fully effective.
What quantity of herbal tea would you recommend?
At least three cups per day for one month.
Massages
I have never learnt how to massage, is it risky to give massages?
The most important thing in a massage is the wish to provide others with a sense of wellbeing and to do so with love.
It is possible to learn the SHIGETA massage technique?
Yes, we organise different training courses at every level: beginners, intermediate and professional.
At what age can you begin to massage a baby?
From two months onwards. Prior to this, stick to caresses.
Should you always use essential oils for a massage?
Not necessarily, but it is advisable if you want to maximise certain effects. For example, Pure & Slim blend supports the elimination system and River of Life the circulation system.
What time of day is best for a massage?
Whenever you feel like it. However it is best to avoid massages right after meals except for those specifically meant to improve digestion.
Is it possible to massage with any type of vegetable oil?
Each vegetable oil has specific properties. Depending on the desired result and on your skin type, you will be able to find your ideal SHIGETA massage oil. Each oil is a perfectly balanced blend of vegetable oils.