Aromatherapy massage combines two therapeutic practices to create wonderful results. Aromatherapy is an ancient approach that provides a number of health and emotional benefits. Essential oils such as lavender, orange blossom, and peppermint offer unique effects to the senses. Massage uses pressure and touch to offer healing and stress relief by stimulating the lymphatic, circulatory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. Below are more benefits offered by this treatment, available at Jon Ric International Health and Wellness.
Decreased Anxiety
Combining aromatherapy with massage can truly relax your senses, helping to reduce and anxiety and tension you may be experiencing. The healing touch of massage releases endorphins. These are hormones known as “feel good chemicals” because they have natural pain relief and stress reduction properties.
Headache Relief
Many people seek an aromatherapy massage specifically for the purpose of relieving their headache or migraine problems. Chronic headaches take a toll on the body and spirit. Massage therapy, combined with oils like peppermint or ylang ylang can help.
Improved Circulation
The manipulation and pressure of massage can assist in increasing blood flow to vital organs and muscles. There are even essential oils that aid in boosting circulation. These include sandalwood, juniper berry, cypress, grapefruit, and frankincense.
Enhanced Mental Well-Being
The combination of massage therapy and aromatherapy don’t just work together to increase circulation in your body, they also enhance the workings of your brain. This happens because the olfactory nerves within the brain are stimulated by the circulation effect that aromatherapy massage provides. This process then stimulates serotonin production, which leads to higher alertness and mental function. Orange and other citrus oils can be used to boost the mood lifting effects.
Reduced Pain and Inflammation
Essential oils and therapeutic massage work well to reduce pain in your joints and muscles, along with any inflammation that can be contributing to your discomfort. When the tissues are stimulated and circulation is increased, you’ll begin to feel soothing of your aching muscles. A great oil to use for this purpose is peppermint because it’s both cooling and invigorating.
Heightened Relaxation
A nice massage is simply relaxation. When you add the calming properties of specific aromatic oils such as lavender and chamomile, the effect is enhanced even more. The power of touch can definitely provide much-needed relaxation during stressful times in your life.
Contact our office today to schedule your aromatherapy massage appointment! We are conveniently located in Edmond, OK.