Aromatherapy massage is a massaging technique that uses supplement care for health issues in a multi-purpose way. Essential oils are used in this type of massage that use aromas to stimulate the client mentally, leading to an ultimate massage session. The essential oil is diluted in a carrier oil to apply during the massage. Lotion may also be used along with the essential oil during the massage.
How do Essential Oils help?
When the client’s body comes in contact with the essential oils, it offers numerous health benefits. Essential oils are known to have specific healing properties that start acting upon inhaling after exposure. A diffuser may be used during the aromatherapy massage session and the client may be asked to go ahead and inhale the oils.
Known Benefits of Aromatherapy
Also known as aromatherapeutic massage, the massage technique not only leaves the client with a full body massage but it also provides healing and relaxation. The general benefits of aromatherapeutic massage include stress reduction and relief from anxiety. The massage also increases helps calm and relax the individual and reduces tension in the muscles.
Just like any other massage therapy, aromatherapy massage is also known to reduce pain. This pain could be caused by a number of reasons such as illness or injury. Aromatherapy is known to be an effective pain relief in various medical conditions, including arthritis, chronic lower back pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and more. It also helps reduce the symptoms of depression and sadness and is effective in treating premenstrual syndrome.
Healing Properties of Essential Oils
A number of essential oils are now available in the market, including lavender essential oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and more. These different essential oils are known to correlate with different healing paths. For example, if you are having trouble falling asleep or just want to relax, try using a few drops of lavender essential oil in your diffuser. You can even sprinkle a few drops on your pillow and enjoy a restful sleep. Similarly, people suffering from emotional distress can try using rosemary oil.
There are various different types of essential oils that offer different healing properties. People looking for assistance in muscle tone and bodywork can use Marjoram and Balsam Fir essential oils. Similarly, White Fir and Lemongrass are known to help reduce inflammation in the body.
Other medical issues like joint pain can benefit from the use of Wintergreen essential oil which is known to ease the tension in joints. Birch oil is also known to have healing properties s well as Cajeput oil which helps with inflammation and aching.
You can also enjoy all these benefits of an aromatherapy massage session. Schedule an appointment with Vegas Top Massage and book an aromatherapy massage session to reap the benefits it has to offer!