Essential oils have various healing properties and the massage therapist is knowledgeable in using the most suitable oils for the issue at hand. Usually before an aromatherapy massage session, the therapist has a short initial consultation with the person where he or she will be able to determine exactly the oils to be used for the massage. It is very important to use the right type of oils, because if a person needs calming down and relaxing, using oils that stimulate and excite the body and mind will not achieve the desired effects.
During a massage session, the touch of the therapist combined with the smell of the various pure oils will help bring the person to a perfectly detached and relaxed state of mind. The effects of the aromatherapy oils it two fold. First of all the oils are inhaled during the massage session, which fires a chemical message to the brain to trigger the desired emotional response (thus the importance of using the right type of oils during the session). Also the oils are said to work directly through the skin absorption. Although it is not scientifically confirmed, this theory is widely accepted by many aromatherapy massage practitioners who strongly believe that the skin absorbs the essential oils, bringing the body the immediate natural benefits of the plants.
When using essential oils in massage, it is important to always dilute them in carrier, neutral oils such as almond, peach and apricot, as the pure essential oils are too concentrated and will harm the body. Also pregnant women and people who have stomach pains should avoid having these sensitive areas of the body massages. And in case of cuts and bruises, they should not be reached by the essential oils.
Using aromatherapy oils in massage is a life-altering experience. It gives a holistic treatment to the entire person by calming the mind while resting the body. The immediate effects of an aromatherapy massage last for about 2 hours, however many people have reported a much calmer and relaxed response to stress and conflict for several days after a session.
Marcia is an enjoying aromatherapy for many years and has recently discovered massage therapy, which allows her to gracefully combine the two healing art forms. She is also interested in more mundane things in life, such as collecting insulated water bottles, which she uses on her jogging and hiking trips across the country. Visit her website on water bottles at http://www.insulatedwaterbottles.org/.
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