During an aromatherapy massage, your massage therapist will add a few drops of essential oils to your massage oil. This will disperse and allow your body to absorb it. Your massage therapist may also rub some of the essential oil on their hands and hold them over your face for a short period of time and ask you to take some deep breaths so that you can breathe in the oils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an aromatherapy massage?
An aromatherapy massage is a relaxing technique that involves the use of essential oils that are inhaled through the mouth and nose and absorbed through the skin. The essential oils activate a sense of calm in the mind and body helping to soothe tight muscles and reduce stress and anxiety.
What essential oils are used in an aromatherapy massage?
Some of the most common essential oils used in an aromatherapy massage are lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, orange, frankincense, rosemary and tea tree. You can find a more complete list of essential oils and their properties on the blog.
What techniques are used in aromatherapy massage?
During an aromatherapy massage, your massage therapist will add a few drops of essential oils to your massage oil which will be dispersed over the body and absorbed through your skin. Your massage therapist may also rub some of the essential oil on their hands and hold them over your face for a short period of time so that you can breathe in the oils.
What can I expect from my aromatherapy massage?
Your therapist will always strive to make you feel as secure, safe and comfortable as possible while they are in your home. Feel free to communicate openly with them – they are a professional! You should expect your aromatherapy massage to be a pleasant, full-body experience that engages your senses. Aromatherapy is a wonderful addition to any massage and adds to the overall relaxing, restoring, energising experience.
How often should you get an aromatherapy massage?
This is completely up to you, many enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy massage weekly and monthly.
How does aromatherapy relieve stress?
The essential oils used in aromatherapy massage trigger messages to your brain’s limbic system, which controls your emotions, to help with calm and clarity. That’s why aromatherapy is commonly used to treat a number of mental and physical conditions such as stress and anxiety, headaches and digestive issues.
What is the difference between a regular massage and an aromatherapy massage?
The key difference between a regular massage and an aromatherapy massage lies in the use of essential oils. In an aromatherapy massage, essential oils are added to the massage oil or lotion and applied to the skin, enhancing the massage experience with the therapeutic benefits of the oils, such as relaxation, stress reduction, or relief from specific ailments, while a regular massage typically uses only the manipulation of soft tissues to promote relaxation and alleviate muscle tension.
