Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils).
During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin. They are thought to promote beneficial changes in your mind and body by affecting the limbic system, a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system.
Why choose an Aromatherapy Massage?
Each essential oil used in aromatherapy is said to have different properties. For example, some calm and make you feel relaxed while others energize. Here are some widely used essential oils and their purported properties:
- Calming: chamomile, lavender, and geranium oil
- Uplifting: ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, and neroli oil
- Energizing: rosemary oil
- Decongesting: eucalyptus, pine, and tea tree oil
Use of therapeutic essential oils in massage is being explored for a variety of problems namely anxiety, stress, insomnia, menstrual pain, sciatic pain, sinusitis etc
What to Expect During an Aromatherapy Massage
Although you can find aromatherapy massage at almost every massage clinic or spa, the style of treatment, degree of customization, and the quality of essential oils varies widely.
We use custom made blends to match your health and needs and goals. Your therapist may involve you in the selection process by asking you to smell various blends.
The quality of the essential oils varies widely. We use organic therapeutic grade essential oils.
After the massage, the massage therapist may suggest a blend that you can use at home in between massage treatments.
If you have a health condition or pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your therapist beforehand
Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils).
During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin. They are thought to promote beneficial changes in your mind and body by affecting the limbic system, a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system.
