What is an aromatherapy massage?

An aromatherapy massage is a popular multi-purpose way of using supplemental care for health issues. The skin absorbs essential oils maintaining suppleness, it offers pain relief, and the aroma’s mental stimulation provides clients with the ultimate massage session.

What is involved?

The main focus of aromatherapy massages is relaxation and mindfulness. Aromatherapy massage is a type of massage that uses essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils). Its main focus is relaxation and mindfulness. During an aromatherapy massage, you both inhale these essential oil molecules and absorb them 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.

What techniques are used?

Aromatherapy massages use several techniques, including:
• Reflexology
• Stroking/gliding or “effleurage”
• Kneading or “petrissage massage”
• Fanning
• Friction or “frottage”
• Percussion or “tapotement”
• Pounding

What can aromatherapy massage help with?

As well as effectively soothing sore muscles along with any other aches and pains, aromatherapy massage can help to ease the symptoms of several medical conditions. When combined with relaxing essential oils such as lavender or bergamot, aromatherapy massage can help people with anxiety, depression, or insomnia. As your sense of smell and your emotions are very closely linked, aromatherapy can tap into your emotions, directly impacting your mental wellbeing and promoting restorative sleep. By reducing your levels of stress and anxiety, the function of your immune system can also improve.

What are the benefits of aromatherapy massages?

There are many benefits of aromatherapy massages, including:
• relaxation and improvements to your emotional wellbeing
• pain relief
• healing
• help with sleep and insomnia
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