Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy is a technique where essential oils are used to promote and improve mental and physical well-being. Aromatherapy massage combines the power of essential oils with massage therapy, benefitting both the mind and the body. Essential oils are highly aromatic plant-based oils which are extracted from herbs, trees and flowers, and each oil has its own unique properties which provide therapeutic benefits.

During an aromatherapy massage, fragrant essential oils are applied to the skin using a carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond or grapeseed, or they might be added to a diffuser for inhalation during the massage. Aromatherapy can and ideally should be customised to meet the needs of the client, as well any conditions they are looking to manage, by synergistically (expertly) blending the right oils - some oils work better together than on their own.
 

Essential oils penetrate your body as they are absorbed through your skin. These essential oils impart benefits to both your mind and your body, including improving your mood, alleviating pain and detoxifying your body, depending on the oils used.

When combined with massage, which helps to soothe away muscular tension and improve circulation, an aromatherapy treatment can be either deeply relaxing or uplifting, depending on the oils and massage techniques used.  

It’s important to pay attention to anything that would contraindicate aromatherapy, like sensitivities to scents, skin sensitivities and allergies. Therefore, I always take a full health history and then also dilute the appropriate oils with massage lotion or a carrier oil before applying to the skin. 

• Promotes relaxation and improved mood
• Pain Management - decreases physical aches and pains 
• Soothes sore muscles
• Can help anxiety and depression 
• Insomnia - promotes restorative sleep
• Can be beneficial for patients being treated for cancer - reduced levels of stress and anxiety and improved function of the immune system 
• Can reduce menstrual cramping, especially on or near the first day of the menstrual cycle
• Reduces fatigue and increases energy 

· Pre-blended – I use 5 different ‘standard’ combination oils 

· Individually blended – to meet specific health and wellbeing needs of the client (additional £5 cost to include small bottle of individually blended oil to take home)