How Massage Oils Enhance the Experience
At first glance, the purpose of massage oils used by your licensed massage therapist may seem pretty clear. They help to ensure that your therapist can perform the therapy without friction. Oil by its very nature is a lubricant, so these ensure that your massage therapist can apply gliding, unobstructed pressure to your muscles and fascia. But oils and massage creams do much more than just provide workability for your massage therapist. Read on to learn more about how oils enhance your treatment.
Massage Oils Provide Aromatherapy Benefits
It’s not by chance that the massage oils your therapist uses smell the way they do. They are often infused with essential oils to enhance relaxation. Alternatively, your massage therapist may diffuse essential oils in your treatment room to create an ambiance of serenity. Common essential oils used for an aromatherapy massage include:
- Balsam Fir
- Bergamot
- Chamomile
- Eucalyptus
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Marjoram
- Orange
- Peppermint
- Pine
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sandalwood
- Tangerine
- Tea Tree
Essential oils used during a massage have specific purposes. For example, if you’re dealing with depression, orange, lemon, and tangerine essential oil may be added to your treatment for mood-boosting. Chamomile, lavender, and geranium may be used in a calming capacity for anxiety or insomnia.
Ginger, peppermint, and spearmint are best suited for those who experience nausea. For fatigue, your therapist may recommend rosemary, while eucalyptus may be helpful in a pain management capacity. When in doubt about the right essential oil to add to your massage therapy, ask your therapist for recommendations.
Does aromatherapy in conjunction with a massage actually help with chronic conditions? Yes. The National Cancer Institute reports that aromatherapy benefits patients dealing with issues including anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and pain.
Is Aromatherapy Available with All Massages?
Aromatherapy can be included with all massages. If you have very sensitive skin or known allergies, you must inform your therapist before treatment. Your therapist will let you select an aromatherapy blend to add to the massage oil or creme. You can also choose to have that same aromatherapy oil diffused in the room.
Book an Aromatherapy Massage in Eugene
About Touch Massage has earned rave reviews for massage therapy including sports massage. While massage oil will be used with all therapies, if you wish to include aromatherapy, be sure to request it when you book your appointment or before your session begins. Book your appointment online or call 541-484-3055 today.
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I have been going to Jennifer for therapeutic massage for 7 years. I am so glad we found About Touch! Jennifer helped get my husband back to health after he broke his back. We have bought several gift certificates for friends and family. They have all loved to receive a massage as a gift!
Jennifer is wonderful. She’s always very good at finding my sore spots and seems to intuitively know the right amount of pressure to use. I highly recommend her services.
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Incredibly serene massage experience. I felt like a rubber band walking out of here.
I have gone to About Touch two different times. The office is small yet comfortable. I have low back and hip issues from a previous car accident a couple years ago and both times I went in tight and hurting and came out feeling much better. I would and have highly recommend this place to anyone looking for massage therapy.
Elena is amazing. Not only did her massage work help my back recover from two years of limping on an injured foot, she also gave me resources to help myself. She’s a natural educator who explained the physiology of my back like no other healthcare provider has done. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer others to Elena and About Touch.
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