What is Aromatherapy Massage?

Breathe Deep, Relax Deeply: Unveiling the Power of Aromatherapy Massage

Imagine a massage that not only soothes your muscles but also uplifts your mood and invigorates your senses. That's the magic of aromatherapy massage, a practice that combines the therapeutic benefits of massage with the powerful properties of essential oils.

Aromatherapy Massage: More Than Just a Massage (and a Candle!)

During an aromatherapy massage, essential oils, extracted from aromatic plants, are diffused into the air or diluted and incorporated into the massage oil. These oils have a range of therapeutic properties that can enhance your massage experience.

Beyond Relaxation: The Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage

The essential oils used in aromatherapy massage offer a variety of benefits, working alongside the physical manipulation of the massage itself:

ESSENTIAL OIL	EFFECT	USES	CONTRAINDICATIONS
Basil	Uplifting, mental stimulant, eases congestion	Headaches, depression, nausea, respiratory infections, mosquito bites	Can cause minor skin irritation, avoid during pregnancy
Bergamot	Relaxing, uplifting, cleansing, antiseptic	Depression, stress, skin problems, oily skin, eczema, cold sores	Avoid direct sunlight after application (causes photosensitivity); Avoid during pregnancy
Chamomile	Soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory	Premenstrual pain, indigestion, headache	May cause minor skin irritation
Clary Sage	Relaxing, calming, tonic	Cramping, balancing hormones, soothing anxiety	Large doses can cause headaches, avoid during pregnancy
Cypress	Grounding, calming, soothing, toning	Treatment of excessive discharge of fluids, beneficial for respiratory tract (vasoconstrictor)	Test small amount on skin to test for sensitivity
Eucalyptus	Stimulating, antiseptic	Coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, cuts	Can irritate skin in high doses, harmful if ingested
Frankincense	Relaxing, calming	Soothes respiratory tract, muscular aches, rheumatism, heals skin	None
Geranium	Mildly astringent, mildly diuretic, antidepressant	Cuts, sores, fungal infections, insect repellant, skin problems, eczema, bruises	May cause irritation to sensitive skin
Grapefruit	Uplifting, cleansing	Stimulates lymphatic and digestive system, uplifts mood, oily skin, acne	Avoid direct sunlight after application (causes photosensitivity)
Jasmine	Antidepressant, relaxing	Depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac	May cause headaches in some people
Lavender	Healing, calming, mildly analgesic, antiseptic	Headaches, wounds, bruises, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, insomnia, mild depression	None
Lemongrass	Refreshing, antiseptic, diuretic, antidepressant	Fights stress, fatigue, indigestion, muscle soreness, stimulates appetite	Can be irritating to sensitive skin
Marjoram	Warming, calming, relaxing	Nervous tension, respiratory congestion, painful muscles/joints, digestive and sleep problems, menstrual disorders	Avoid during pregnancy
Neroli	Relaxing, mildly warming	Insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, poor circulation, acne, premenstrual tension, backache	Avoid direct sunlight after application (causes photosensitivity)
Orange	Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory	Uplifts mood, calms nervous system, soothes digestive problems	Avoid direct sunlight after application (causes photosensitivity)
Patchouli	Grounding, relaxing, diuretic, moistens skin	Repels insects, soothes dry skin, fights water retention, uplifts mood	Aroma can be irritating to some people and cause loss of appetite
Peppermint	Analgesic, cooling, increases alertness	Relieves minor pains, sinus problems, nausea, uplifts mood, cools skin	Excess cooling and sensitization can occur, avoid during pregnancy
Rose	Relaxing, emotional balance, skin healing	Sore throat, sinus congestion, puffiness, mild sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause	None
Rosemary	Refreshing, stimulating, strengthening, detoxifying	Physical/mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches/pains	Seizure disorders, high blood pressure
Sandalwood	Calming, relaxing	Dry skin, acne, aphrodisiac	None
Tea Tree	Antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal	Acne, athlete's foot, cold sores, corns, cuts, insect bites, itching, warts, coughs and colds	Can cause minor irritation in sensitive skin
Vetiver	Centering, deeply calming	Muscle/joint relief	None
Ylang Ylang	Relaxing	Instill confidence, reduce stress and anger, aphrodisiac	Excessive use can cause headaches and nausea

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With aromatherapy massage, you can personalize your session to target specific needs and preferences. Jim's Integrative Massage brings the spa to you! Our mobile massage services offer a convenient way to experience the power of aromatherapy massage, tailored to your unique needs.

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Book your mobile massage appointment today and request aromatherapy to discover a whole new dimension of massage therapy in the comfort of your own home! Let the soothing touch and invigorating aromas melt away your worries and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.