Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is ideal for stress relief and deep relaxation. It combines the benefits of massage with the healing properties of aromatic essential oils chosen for your individual needs, promoting physical and emotional wellbeing. Aromatherapy massage is thought to strengthen the body's immune system restoring balance to both mind and body.

The treatment involves the dilution of pure essential oils by blending them with a base oil which is then used for the massage. The properties in the oils have many healing benefits. They have a positive effect on many conditions bringing balance to the body. Conditions that aromatherapy has been known to help are stress, anxiety, skin conditions, muscular pain, insomnia, high blood pressue, PMS, lifts mood and aids digestion.

During the consultation oils will be choosen to produce an individual blend suited to your unique requirements.

A small inividually blended bath oil or lotion is often given for self care between visits.

Aromatherapy can also be used for sports massage and remedial treatments as well as for stress relief and relaxation. Oils with

anti inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties can be add to the massage base oil or applied as a hot or cold compress or lotion depending on the reason for treatment.

Hot Stone Aromatherapy treatment is also available. Indugent, relaxing and a sensory experience. Try this powerful combination of massage, heat and healing through fragrances.

Please telephone or email if you would like more information about aromatherapy massage.

Mary Western

Sports Massage & Complemenary Therapies