Aromatherapy Massage

How does Aromatherapy Massage work?

When essential oil molecules are inhaled they affect the limbic system of the brain. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. Inhaling essential oils can affect heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion and the immune system.
Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin. Each essential oil has different healing properties.

Who can benefit?

Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to people with conditions involving stress or emotions, for example insomnia, headaches, digestive disorders, premenstrual syndrome and back pain.

What can I expect during an aromatherapy massage?

After a short consultation, your therapist will select one or more essential oils and mix these with the base oil or lotion. The subtle aroma of the essential oils will fill the air around you during the massage. Afterwards the therapist may suggest a blend that you can use at home in between treatments.

Precautions: avoid massage or seek advice

The following cases should avoid massage or seek advice:

Infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
Immediately after surgery
Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by the doctor
People prone to blood clots because they may become dislodged and move to somewhere dangerous
People with heart disease should check with the doctor before having a massage
Massage in pregnant women should be done by therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.
Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernias, or areas of recent fractures.

Additional tips

Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage.
If it's your first time at the clinic, arrive 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage