An aromatherapy massage is a Swedish massage therapy that is used for a variety of different health reasons. This therapy uses essential oils for massage. The therapist diffuses this oil in the room or adds a few drops of the oil to the massage lotion and applies it directly to the skin. Its purpose is to improve physical and mental health. Since the oils are very concentrated, it must be diluted with another carrier oil or lotions. Some studies say that these oils help improve mood and relieve anxiety and stress. You can talk to your therapist to decide which oils are best, safe, and appropriate for you to use. Your therapist will recommend specific essential oils based on your needs.
There are many benefits of aromatherapy massage depending on the essential oil you use. Massaging the skin with essential oil has soothing and healing benefits for the body. The following are some of the benefits of aromatherapy massage;
1- Improves healing: Enhances healing of the mind and body.
2- Reduces Anxiety: Aromatherapy massage helps lower anxiety levels. Massage helps release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers and stress-reducing hormones. The oils used during the massage also eliminate the symptoms of anxiety.
3- Headache: You may also find relief from constant headaches or migraines through an aromatherapy massage. Peppermint oil is widely used to reduce headaches and improve mood.
4- Mood enhancers: Aromatherapy has been shown to be beneficial in improving mood. Sweet-scented essential oils when used in massage or inhaled through diffusers help improve mood.
5- Menstrual relief/PMS: Aromatherapy can also be used to treat the physical symptoms of PMS. It is helpful in treating pain and swelling during the menstrual cycle.
6- Prevention of dementia: Aromatherapy helps prevent dementia, which is an age-related disease. Dementia can be found in older people. Aromatherapy improves brain function and boosts memory which can help prevent disease.
7- Anti-inflammatory: Aromatherapy calms inflammation of the skin and body. Tea tree oil is highly effective and beneficial in treating acne, eczema, and other serious skin infections.
8- Treat insomnia: Aromatherapy is also widely used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. Aromatherapy massage calms the mind and relieves all stress and tension from the body, helping to calm the mind and induce sleep.
9- Strengthens the immune system: Aromatherapy massage helps to stimulate the immune system. Essential oils are antibacterial and antimicrobial, which are absorbed by the skin and increase immunity.
10- Pain relief: Aromatherapy helps reduce chronic pain such as muscle pain, arthritis, joint or tissue pain. Aromatherapy massage can repair damaged muscle tissue and reduce pain in the joints or anywhere in the body.
