Treatment - Aromatherapy Massage

What is an Aromatherapy Massage?

Aromatherapy massage is a treatment using oils or lotions that comprise of therapeutic essential oils to massage the full body. The massage uses relaxing, rubbing movements, known as effleurage with pressure at various acupressure points. Essential oils used in the massage are the main advantage in this treatment Different essential oils have different healing properties with physical and emotional benefits.

The essential oils used include:

Lavender – Balancing, calming, insomnia, stress

Mandarin - Scar tissue, anxiety, insomnia

Frankincense - Grounding, deepen breathing; soothe coughs, aids in meditation, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant

Bergamot - Depression, improves mood, or aids in fighting addictions (including food).

Geranium - Menstruation, menopause, balancing

Sandalwood - Coughs, anxiety, depression, stomach/digestive complaints

Eucalyptus - Antibacterial, eases chest and sinus congestion

Peppermint - Tired feet, cooling for athletes or hot flashes, stimulating the mind

Grapefruit or Lemon - Boosts circulation, helps to fight colds, treats oily skin, and combats feelings of depression or fatigue

Tea Tree -  Improves Dry Scalp, soothes skin irritations, fights bacterial, fungal and viral infections

Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage

The benefits of Aromatherapy Massage includes:

• Boost Memory Concentration
• Reduces depression
• Relieves body aches
• Increases circulation
• Heightens Energy
• Aids Digestion and treats constipation and bloating
• Reduces insomnia and stress
• Strengthens immune system
• Integration of mind, body and soul
• Promotes wellness
• Increases lymphatic flow
• Has a stimulating effect on skin