Aromatherapy massage is gentle, soothing and pampering, using essential oils obtained from plant sources. A full one and a half hour massage includes back and neck, limbs, hands, feet, upper chest and abdomen, face and head. A standard one hour treatment excludes abdomen, face and head. The massage can be tailored to reduce treatment time, to exclude or focus on particular areas.
I use various essential oil blends appropriate to seasonal change (e.g. "Defensive Qi" blend), or with subtle energy resonances, e.g. chakra or meridian blends, as well as blends to suit particular conditions, such as digestive discomfort, tense/painful muscles, stress, PMT and skin conditions. As a base carrier for the essential oils, I use Tui massage wax (visit UK online stockist www.songbirdnaturals.co.uk).
Aromatherapy is a treatment modality which can be explored at various levels. It can simply be a delightful massage enhanced by soothing or stimulating fragrance. Alternatively, it can become a full, holistic treatment with cumulative benefits.