Aromatherapy massage at Aura Wellness Spa
At Aura Wellness Spa, one of our more popular massage choices is the Aromatherapy Body Massage. We often recommend it to people, especially for those who are new to massage, because it has a lot of great benefits to address the body, mind and spirit.
You just can’t help but feel great afterward!
Aromatherapy massage concentrates on long, flowing movements to specifically assist with lymphatic drainage; therefore, our therapists perform this type of massage with a combination of Japanese Shiatsu and Swedish massage strokes. During the massage, essential oils are applied directly to the skin, allowing it to hydrate and regenerate; the healing properties of the aromatherapy oils are released during the body massage.
Aromatherapy massage is great for overall well-being. It calms the mind and releases muscle tension. Some oils have anti-inflammatory or antibacterial properties, while others release fluids and stimulate blood flow.
The oils have a positive influence on the nervous system, and the scents get absorbed, either though the inhalation process or through skin assimilation. At Aura Wellness Spa, we often speak of the specific benefits of aromatherapy massage: It boosts the immune system, thereby assisting with any respiratory, digestive, circulatory or hormonal problems. It increases nourishment and oxygen to the tissues so it not only soothes achy muscles, but it also decreases fatigue.
Essential oils are extracted from fruits, roots, leaves, flowers and seeds and contain the elements of the plants from which they are made; for example, black pepper oil warms up the skin. Orange oil provides the skin with vitamin C, an important anti-aging factor. Vitamin C is a main component in the production of collagen, helping the skin to rebuild and rejuvenate.
Here’s a little tutorial on some of the most commonly-used essential oils. Each oil can be used for certain purposes, or they can be mixed into a unique blend.
- Fennel suppresses appetite and detoxifies the body.
- Patchouli suppresses appetite and fights fluid retention.
- Orange fights free radicals, those things that cause disease and aging.
- Neroli increases skin elasticity.
- Lavender regenerates the skin.
- Rosemary: Has a positive effect on performance and mood, some research points to its ability to reduce cortisol levels.
- Lavender: Has mild sedative and calming effects, it can improve cognitive performance and mood. It’s a great choice for anyone trying to relax or sleep or feel calmer during the day.
Cortisol, a “fight or flight” hormone can be beneficial in small doses, but you don’t want it to constantly keep your body in a state of stress, which leads to many things, including an expanding waistline.
By the way, lavender is known for soothing babies and new mothers alike; in fact, a lavender massage is a great gift for new mothers!
- Ylang-Ylang: Promotes calmness and reduces stress.
- Peppermint: This is a great pick-me-up for the tired, busy and overworked. Found to increase memory and alertness.
- Lemon: Some research has shown that lemon oil may possess anti-depressant-type effects.
- Tea Tree: Has antiseptic, antibacterial/antifungal properties.
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