In 1996 my life was a mess, I was in a black hole and didn't know how to get out of it. The temp agency I was working for gave me a one month month assignment at In Essence Aromatherapy that turned into a full time job in the customer service department. That's when things got better for me. Using the essential oils at home on myself and my family I could see that these little bottles of 'stuff' actually made a difference to how I felt. I started doing the in house training and helping out on weekends in the retailer training so that I could learn more about aromatherapy. After I had completed all of the training In Essence provided I felt I wanted to know more so I researched the schools in Melbourne and found a private college where I spent the next 2 years working full time and studying part time to earn my Diploma of Aromatherapy in 1999.

Discovering Aromatherapy changed my whole life and that is why I love it so much.

In 2001 I  returned to live at Phillip Island and started running my business from home. I introduced a mobile massage service to the guests and residents of Phillip Island and in 2008 was approached by the owner of a new Day Spa to work there. In December 2008 I found some office space in the main street of Cowes and turned it into the boutique Spa & Massage Centre that it is today.

When I opened Aromatherapy in Action I wanted to create a space where you could slow down and take your time and ensure it was relaxed as well as comfortable. Being upstairs ensures the centre is a quiet space and all of the ladies who work with me have the same philosophy as mine and that is to come from the heart. You can feel the difference when somebody loves what they do and we all love what we do.

3 years on and we have earnt the reputation as being one of the best places to have a massge on Phillip Island. Come and experience the difference for yourself.

Patricia Hanrahan - Owner / Manager
Aromatherapist / Massage Therapist


Patricia's Qualifications:
Diploma of Aromatherapy - 1999
Certificate Therapeutic Massage - 1999
Certificate Anatomy & Physiology - 1999
Certificate IV Small Business Management - 2000
Certificate Reiki 1- 2002
Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace  Training - 2004
Certificate Temple Style Lomi Lomi Massage - 2006
Current level II First Aid Certificate
Certificate Hot Stone Massage - 2006
Certificate Ear Candling - 2006
LI'TYA Trained Spa Therapist - 2008
LI'TYA Advanced Trainer - 2008


 Aromatherapy in Action
Shop 2, First Floor
134-138 Thompson Avenue,
Cowes, Phillip Island,
Victoria, Australia 3922

Ph: 61 3 5952 2771 or 0412 339 795

email to:info@aromatherapyinaction.com.au