The touch is light, the result is ethereal. Aromatherapy massage is Swedish massage therapy using massage oil or lotion that contains essential oils highly concentrated plant oils. During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin.
They are thought to promote beneficial changes in your mind and body by affecting the limbic system, a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system. Each essential oil used in aromatherapy is said to have different properties.
Some calm and make you feel relaxed while others energize. Use of therapeutic essential oils in massage is being explored for the following conditions: You should consult your doctor before getting an aromatherapy massage if you have a health condition. Once the massage oil is selected, the therapist leaves the room so you can lie and disrobe on the massage table.
Not sure how much clothing to remove? Read about massage questions you may be too embarrassed to ask. Many massage therapists have one or more premixed blends and will select the blend based on your health concerns.
A massage for relaxation and stress relief would likely include lavender essential oil, while an uplifting massage may include rosemary essential oil.
