Massage and essential oils

When you want to relieve pain, relax, or just get away from the stresses of life, there's nothing better than a massage.  Using touch to heal has been a practice used by ancient civilizations for centuries.
Massage continues to be a popular choice for deep relaxation, reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression, and as a complementary therapy for other treatments like chiropractic.
In most spas today, therapists often use essential oils to enhance the massage, resulting in what is known as an aromatherapy massage. Essential oils are concentrated plant molecules that science has shown to have physical, mental, and emotional effects and can truly elevate any massage experience.
There are incredible benefits in receiving an essential oil massage so there's no excuse not to experience the amazing benefits of combining essential oils with massage therapy.  Most people think relaxation when they hear aromatherapy, but there is so much more that essential oils can do for you!

• Promote relaxation and alleviate insomnia
  
• Relieve stress and anxiety
  
• Reduce stretch marks and heal scars
  
• Calm sore muscles and help heal sports injuries
  
• Relieve back pain
  
• Help manage depression
  
• Moisturize and nourish the skin
  
• Reduce inflammation and increase flexibility
  
• Lessen arthritis and joint pain
  
• Loosen muscle stiffness and reduce cramping
  
• Boost circulation
  
• Alleviate skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
  

There are different essential oils for different situations. Your Massage Therapist may choose to use Lavender for relaxation, Sweet Orange which is uplifting and mood balancing, or Roman Chamomile which has natural sedating properties for a relaxation massage.  Peppermint (cooling relief), eucalyptus (anti-inflammatory), and tumeric (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant) are great for sore muscles, aching joints, and inflammation. If you are looking to destress or fight fatigue cinnamon leaf essential oil (stimulates both physically and mentally), cedarwood oil (promotes the release of serotonin, natural sedative), and lime essential oil (relieves exhaustion, boosts immunity).  
*Because essential oils can be caustic on their own, make sure you use a carrier oil when applying topically.

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