Aromatherapy is a treatment which involves the use of aromatic liquid substances known as essential oils. These oils are extracted from plants such as flowers, trees, grasses, fruits, leaves and roots. It takes a great deal of work to extract just a very small amount of essential oil. These oils mostly have medicinal properties and are used for therapeutic uses because of it. Only the purest oils are used in an Aromatherapy Treatment and can be effective for specific problems or a general well-being.
Since ancient times physicians have been mainly concerned with keeping the blood circulating freely as well as the lymph moving easily. This in turn would give the body a perfect immune system. "This is in a perfect world!!!"
Modern living causes a great deal of physical and emotional stress including.
- Muscle tension
- Leading to pressure on the underlying organs
- And impairment of the circulatory system
Aromatherapy Body Massage from a qualified therapist will help to alleviate these stress related symptoms. By releasing the tension in the muscles it will bring increased vitality by improving the muscle issue and the visible effect of relaxation.
It should also be remembered, that after a treatment the oils should not be washed away for at least some hours later, if needs be. The oils should have the opportunity to be absorbed by the skin after the treatment.
Aromatherapy is used to sooth away stress and tension by using aromatic oils especially mixed for the person's needs.
As it works on the nervous system it helps to calm the body and the mind.
Types of treatment:
- A back, neck and shoulder massage
- A full body massage
- A full body massage including a head and face massage.