Why You Should Try Aromatherapy Massage

Therapeutic massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques to stretch and loosen muscles, improve blood and lymphatic fluid flow, and increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues. It has been shown to decrease the effects of stress and symptoms of overuse in exercise, work, and other activities. When therapeutic massage is combined with the benefits of aromatherapy, it can really do wonders. Curious whether aromatherapy massage may help to ease your stress and/or anxiety? Read on to learn what the Southern California Health Institute says about the benefits of aromatherapy massage:

First of All, How Does It Work?

The process of aromatherapy is just like any other massage, except this time essential oils are involved. At the beginning of your treatment, the therapist may invite you to smell various blends, describing the essential oils each one contains and their effects. To narrow down your preferred blend, consider which scent resonates with you, as well as what effect you want to achieve from your massage. You can choose something that is relaxing, balancing, or invigorating, based on how you want to feel when you're done. The massage will then proceed as usual, except instead of unscented massage oil, your therapist will be using a massage oil blend featuring the beneficial essential oils you chose.

What are the Benefits of Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy massage not only has the client leaving with a full body massage, but it also promotes emotional healing and relaxation. Below are a few of the general benefits of a massage that incorporates aromatherapy:

• Stress-reducing

• Anxiety reliever

• Increased calmness and relaxation

• Decrease in muscle tension

• Pain relief

• A reduction of symptoms of depression

• Ease of pain from various conditions listed below:

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic lower back pain

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Arthritis

• Insomnia relief

• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Polymyalgia rheumatica

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

• Premenstrual syndrome

• Rheumatoid arthritis

Don’t let the stressful obstacles of everyday life take a toll on your mind. Soothe your mind and body at Natural Therapy Wellness Center. At Natural Therapy Wellness Center, it is our intention to provide our guests with professional and therapeutic services in a relaxing and friendly environment; we will tailor each treatment to our client’s individual needs. Call Natural Therapy Wellness today at (815) 385-8190 to schedule your appointment! For more information or to contact us online, please visit our website.