What is aromatherapy massage?

Aromatherapy massages use highly concentrated vegetable oils, commonly known as essential oils, that are added to professional lotions.

How does aromatherapy massage work?

The nostrils are connected to the part of the human brain that connects to the environment through the sensory organs. This system controls emotions and affects the nervous system and hormones. When you inhale essential oil molecules, your brain sends out signals that affect your heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and immune system.

Another way to use essential oils is to absorb them through the skin, each having different healing properties - for example, some are soothing and others energizing. The most commonly used oils and their benefits are:

    soothing - chamomile, lavender, geranium;
    lifters - ylang-ylang, salvia, rose, orange blossoms;
    energizing - rosemary;
    cleansers - rosemary;
    nose loosening - eucalyptus, pine, tea tree

Why Choose Aromatherapy Massage?

This procedure is best suited for increased levels of stress or emotional imbalance. Aromatherapy has proven to be effective in the following pain or conditions:

    insomnia (insomnia);
    headache;
    digestive problems;
    premenstrual syndrome (PMS);
    back pains;

What to expect during aromatherapy massage?

After the consultation the massage therapist chooses one or more essential oils according to what you need. They are mixed and added to the massage oil or lotion.

The subtle aroma of the oil fills the air around you during the procedure. After the massage is complete, you can ask for a small amount of the mixture to use at home between visits to the salon.

Contraindications

This type of massage is not recommended in the following cases:

    infectious skin diseases, rashes or open wounds;
    postoperative period;
    after chemo or radiotherapy unless recommended by the treating physician;
    thrombosis (there is a risk of blood clots moving) and heart disease - consult your doctor before undergoing the procedure;
    pregnant women should also consult their GP if they are considering an aromatherapy massage - they are required to visit a massage therapist who is qualified in massage for expectant mothers;
    should not be massaged directly on bruises and abrasions, skin inflammations, untreated wounds, edema and tumors, abdominal hernias and areas with recent fractures.