What Is Aromatherapy Massage?

An aromatherapy massage is used for several purposes, including healing, pain relief, and mood
enhancement. These are only a few of the many advantages of massage therapy. Essential oils
are believed to improve these advantages.
The following are some of the most commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy:
 bergamot
 cedar wood
 chamomile
 eucalyptus
 geranium
 ginger
 lavender
 lemon
 orange
 peppermint
 tea tree
Aromatherapy is often applied as an additional service to a typical massage session. During your
massage, the massage therapist can disperse an essential oil in the room or mix a massage
lotion with a few drops of oil and apply it directly to your skin.
Benefits of aromatherapy
Aroma therapeutic massages offer a whole-body massage and mental relief and stimulation to
the client. The advantages are many and provide some of the same advantages as any other
massage. The below are some of the general benefits of an aromatherapy massage:
 Stress-reducing
 Anti-anxiety medication
 Calmness and relaxation have improved.
 Muscle pain is reduced.
 Pain alleviation
 Depression effects are lessened.
Pain relief from the symptoms mentioned below:
 Fibromyalgia is a form of fibromyalgia that affects
 Lower back pain that persists
 A myofascial pain syndrome is a form of myofascial pain.
 Insomnia treatment
 Dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint
 Polymyalgia rheumatic
 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
 Premenstrual syndrome
 Rheumatoid arthritis
The Specifics of Aromatherapy
If you can tell from the list above, aromatherapy has many advantages. As you may be aware,
several essential oils correspond to various therapeutic paths; thus, it is up to you to consult
with your therapist to determine the oils are suitable for you to use. Whether you are having
difficulty sleeping or need to relax, lavender will most likely be included in your session. If you
are experiencing mental pain, rosemary or rose oil can be used. Some of the various forms of
essential oils and their soothing properties are mentioned below.
Muscle Tone
Often clients need help with muscle tone and bodywork. Essential oils like marjoram and
balsam fir may aid in this region. Lemongrass and White Fir can help with muscle tone by
reducing inflammation. Helichrysum is an essential oil that can alleviate scar tissue and relieve
acute bone and muscle pain.
Joint Pain
Many people who engage in more physical exercise, whether for work or pleasure, experience
joint pain and pressure. Common conditions often affect many people when they get older, so
people still look for ways to relieve joint pain, which is where essential oils can help.
Wintergreen is a well-known oil for reducing everyday stress. Its more costly sibling, birch, has
similar healing powers. Cajuput oil is thought to help with stiffness, while Roman Chamomile
and Spruce are supposed to help with inflammation and aching.
Connective Tissue
The connective tissue that links and links our body parts is known as connective tissue. When
individuals have problems with their connective tissue, whether it's due to a chronic illness or
an unexpected onset of symptoms, it's essential to take the time to treat them. Lemongrass is
often used regarding ligament rehabilitation. German chamomile is also said to aid in healing
connective tissue disorders.
Neuromuscular & Neuralgia
Neuralgia is pain caused solely by nerve damage or inflammation. Neuromuscular issues are
due to nerve and muscle relationships, while neuralgia is caused solely by nerve damage or
inflammation. The following is a list of essential oils that can help with pain associated with
these conditions:
 Roman Chamomile
 Tarragon
 Geranium
 Cypress
 Helichrysum
 Cedar wood
 Eucalyptus
 Juniper
 Pine
How well does aromatherapy work?
The scientific evidence for aromatherapy's effectiveness is mixed, and further testing is
required. The below are some of the clinical problems and situations researched.
Anxiety. Aromatherapy has been studied in people seeking hospital care to see how it can help
alleviate depression and anxiety. People with anxiety problems have been tested to see how
lavender oil would improve. According to the study, aromatherapy can help ease stress, but
further research is required.
• Depression. Aromatherapy can help with depression, but there isn't enough evidence from
current studies to know for sure.
• Tumors. Aromatherapy can help you feel better in the short term by reducing pain and
anxiety, but more research is required.
Dementia. The study looked at whether aromatherapy would help people with dementia
enhance symptoms like anxiety and quality of life. The findings of this study are contradictory.
• Labor pain. Aromatherapy has been studied to see how it can assist with labor pain. Although
some women believe aromatherapy to be beneficial during labor, there is no evidence that it
works.
• Sleep. Aromatherapy has been shown to increase sleep efficiency in several studies, but the
data remains inconclusive.
• Feeling sick after surgery. During surgery under general anesthesia, it's normal to feel ill or
vomit, and certain people have used aromatherapy to help with this.
Is aromatherapy massage safe during pregnancy?
Maybe not.
A prenatal massage is usually thought to be healthy. Don't have a massage if you have calf
pressure or a history of blood clots. If you want to have an aromatherapy massage when you're
pregnant, talk to your doctor about which oils are healthy. Essential oils are thought to have the
potential to cross the placenta and damage the fetus.
When you're pregnant, the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy recommends
avoiding the following essential oils:
 aniseed
 basil
 birch
 parsley
 pennyroyal
 sage
 tarragon
 wintergreen
When it comes to aromatherapy massage for young children, you'll want to be cautious.
Important Precautions
Until practicing on the general public, qualified massage therapists often undergo hundreds of
hours of experience. Naturally, a proper understanding of the scope of professional massage
therapy and good massage technique is outside the scope of this brief paper. There's a lot to
learn!
However, by following the instructions below, we can all participate in gentle massage between
loved ones:
 Should not massage someone who has a medical or wellness condition. Only a certified
massage therapist can massage those with particular medical problems.
 Never apply essential oils, absolutes, or CO2s to the skin without diluting them. Instead,
produce a diluted blend according to the instructions in Aroma Web’s post on Diluting
Essential Oils. The above recipe can also be used as a starting point.
  Never apply severe or debilitating pressure. Hard pressure can feel good at first, but
gentle movements are the most accessible and most reliable in the long run.
 Never rub bones directly, and never massage places that have been broken.
 Avoid massaging the pelvic region of someone who has digestive pain or is
breastfeeding, as well as sick or wounded areas.
 Never attempt to "crack" someone's back. Please leave it to a trained specialist to do
this.
 Avoid massaging someone who has or may have a blood clot.
Tips for aromatherapy massage
Consider the following suggestions when scheduling an aromatherapy massage or some other
form of massage session:
• Choose an essential oil depending on your requirements. For, e.g., you might use a citrusy
fragrance to lift your spirits, lavender to calm, or eucalyptus to relieve pain.
• During your massage, decide if you like the oil diffused or added directly to your skin. If you
have some established sensitivities to a particular oil, you can avoid it and go for something
else.
• Don't have a message on an empty stomach; this can induce stomach upset before and during
the treatment.
• Before and after your massage, drink lots of water and eat something light.
• After your massage, take a nice shower. This aids in the removal of any remaining oils on your
hands.
Your massage doctor is also the best one to ask if you have any questions about an
aromatherapy massage. They should be able to suggest particular essential oils and explain
what products and procedures they will use depending on the requirements.
If the doctor is unsure about aromatherapy massage, it's possible that they haven't had any
success using it in their treatments.
Certain essential oils may aggravate asthma and other respiratory disorders. When added to
the skin, Citrus essential oils may make the skin more vulnerable to sunlight. Since applying
grapefruit, lime, or other citrus oil to your skin, stay out of the light.
Even during your massage, don't be afraid to talk up. Let the therapist know if anything doesn't
feel good. At any time, you might ask them to add more oils or apply more or less pressure.
Remember that this is a private room, and your psychiatrist may not want to disrupt your
session with questions; it is up to you to speak up.
Through diffusing essential oils in your own house, you can get some of the effects of
aromatherapy outside of massage sessions.
Why choose us?
In our Massage Parlor, East Pearl Spa offers our signature aromatherapy massage, where you
will forget about your tension, and your body will be pain-free. Our aromatherapy massage will
also help with anxiety and get you peace of mind. Blood supply is increased as a massage
therapist uses his knuckles, palms, and forearm to apply gentle pressure. For more details,
please visit our website.