Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, extracted from pure plant material, to enhance the well-being of mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are aromatic and highly concentrated substances, found in various parts of trees, plants, flowers and fruit.
Aromatherapy is not new. The Egyptians were using aromatic oils almost 3000 years BC for medicinal, spiritual and cosmetic purposes and the ancient Greeks discovered that the odour of certain flowers could be stimulating and refreshing or relaxing and calming.
Essential oils are measured in drops as they are very concentrated and tend to evaporate quickly. To reduce evaporation the oils tend to be mixed with other ingredients such as massage oils and water.
Essence oils are easily penetrated into the skin due to their high concentration. As these essences are evaporated they are also inhaled via the millions of sensitive cells in the nasal passage. These cells send messages to the brain and therefore enhance both physical and psychological well being.
Your aromatherapy treatment will commence with a full consultation to ascertain which oils would be of most benefit to you. The massage will be tailored to your particular requirements and can either be a full body massage or can concentrate on specific areas.