Aromatherapy Massage
What Is Aromatherapy Massage?
Aromatherapy involves using essential oils for various benefits. These oils come from natural sources such as herbs, flowers, and tree extracts and include scents like lavender, orange and bergamot, and eucalyptus. Since essential oils are highly concentrated, diluting them with mild oils, humidifiers, or lotions before use is essential. Aromatherapy aims to promote physical and mental well-being, and more people are experimenting with actual oil products by diffusing them at home or applying them to the skin after diluting.
What are the benefits of aromatherapy massage?
Aromatherapy massage offers numerous benefits, including stress and anxiety reduction, relief from muscle tension and pain,
and assistance in managing symptoms of depression, inflammation,
and headaches. It can also help alleviate pain associated with various conditions, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lower back pain, and insomnia.
The essential oils used in aromatherapy have different properties, with some promoting relaxation and calmness while others provide an energising effect.
- Calming: Chamomile, lavender, and geranium oil
- Decongesting: Eucalyptus, pine, and tea tree oil
- Energising: Rosemary oil
- Uplifting: Ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, and Neroli oil.
Like other massages, aromatherapy massage has many benefits, including the following.
Stress And Anxiety, Management
An aromatherapy massage is a technique that aims to alleviate both physical and mental stress and tension.
It combines the use of massage with essential oils to achieve this goal. The massage focuses on easing physical stress,
while the aromatherapy element helps to calm the mind. Furthermore, research has shown that aromatherapy massage
can benefit cancer patients as it helps decrease anxiety and stress levels.
Relieves pain
Regular massage can be beneficial for those who experience pain due to stress, tension, or chronic pain conditions.
It helps release built-up tension and promotes circulation, which aids in healing.
Additionally, a study has shown that massage with rose oil can help alleviate menstrual cramps.
Sleep Improvement
Massage is known for reducing tension, easing 
stress, and relieving pain. It’s not surprising that it also aids in achieving deep sleep. Aromatherapy oils can enhance this experience
by promoting rest and making it easier to fall asleep.
Risks Of Aromatherapy Massage
When getting an aromatherapy massage, there are typically few risks involved. However, it is vital to be aware of the possibility of sensitivity to the essential oils used during the session.
Your massage therapist will always dilute the oil with massage lotion or a carrier oil before applying it to your skin to minimise risk. If you need clarification on a specific oil, it is best to
ask the therapist to diffuse it in the room instead of applying it directly to your skin. In the rare event of an allergic reaction to essential oils, possible symptoms may include: Hives, Redness, Swelling or Itchiness Redness and Rash