Adding essential oils, which are concentrated plant extracts, to benefit your massage therapy appointment. Oils will be suited to the individual’s physical and mental, or emotional needs. All oils have their own unique character, aroma, and therapeutic properties. As they are highly concentrated a little goes a long way. They may take between 20-70 minutes to be absorbed depending on the oil
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy. It does not provide a cure for diseases, rashes or illnesses, but it can support conventional treatment of various conditions.
I have the option to upgrade your massage with using pre-made Aromatherapy Blends or Coconut Oil. I will have 2 options that will change seasonally available at the reception desk you can inquire about.
These options are available for $3 (taxes included)
For Custom Blends these are the current oils I have available.
We can review together to suit your needs best and choose 1-3 oils to find your perfect balance. This option is $5 (taxes included)
Peppermint
Good for: Depression, poor concentration, mental fatigue, lethargy
Physical: Headaches and migraines, coughs, muscle aches and pains, fever, bee & wasp stings, IBS & indegestion, ansomnia, painful period & abdominal cramps
Safety: Pregnancy & breastfeeding, those using homeopatic remedies, heart palpatations
Eucalyptus
Good for: Lethargy, Good for people who feel emotionally “hemmed in”; unable to change or move forward
Physical: Colds & flu, coughs, sinusitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, arthritis & rheumatism, infected wounds, muscular aches & pains, general aches & pains, opens up the chest, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Kidney stones, using homeopathic remedies
Tea Tree
Good for: Anxiety, lethargy, over-thinkers, worriers
Physical: Burns, all skin irritations, wounds & stings, acne, cold sores, dandruff, colds & flu, sinusitis, sore throat, plantar warts, shingles, thrush, headaches, IBS, safe for pregnancy
Safety: No concerns
Sweet Orange
Good for: Lifting spirits, stress, anxiety, depression, irritability
Physical: constipation, colds & flu, flatulence, indigestion, bloating, acne, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Phototoxic
Lavender
Good for: Stress tension, panic attacks, insomnia, depression, irritability, anxiety. Is calming and balancing
Physical: burns & skin wounds, sinusitis, colds & flu, asthma, arthritis & rheumatism, general aches & pains, headaches & migraines, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, dysmonrrhea, PMS, safe for pregnancy
Safety: No concerns
Geranium
Good for: Nervous tension, stress, depression, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, who are indecisive, who are fearful
Physical: water retention, laryngitis, sore throats, menopausal symptoms, PMS, menorrhagia, ageing skin, rashes, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, dry or oily skin, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Can be a skin irritant in hypersensitive individuals
Sage
Good for: Nervousness, mental fatigue, emotional exhaustion, memory loss, stress
Physical: muscular aches & pain, joint pain, sore throat, acne, headaches, indigestion, PMS, menstrual cramping, inflammation, coughs, bronchitis
Safety: Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Rosemary
Good for: Lethargy, mental & physical fatigue, depression, convalescence (healing), feeling worn out, over think, self-doubt and low self esteem
Physical: Muscular aches & pains, arthritis & rheumatism, colds & flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, indigestion, fungal infections, acne, dandruff
Safety: Pregnancy & breastfeeding, epilepsy, high blood pressure
Frankincense
Good for: Stress, depression, anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, restlessness, nervous exhaustion. For people who dwell in the past, good for releasing old traumas, dealing with mental agitation, who worry and are overwhelmed by their thoughts
Physical: Bronchitis, coughs, asthma, sinusitis, colds & flu, wounds, dry or oily skin, mature skin, dysmenorrhea, PMS
Safety: No concerns
Palmarosa
Good for: anxiety, grief, soothing anger, emotional wounds, fatigue, stress, restlessness, & irritability
Physical: skin irritations, dry or oily skin, excess mucous, UTI, acne, muscular aches over over-exercised muscles, gastrointestinal disorders, safe for pregnancy
Safety: No conerns
Bergamot
Good for: Anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, low energy, irrtability, removes fear, lifts the mind, imploded with unexpressed anger
Physical: acne, cold sores, skin infections, bloating, flatulence, IBS, urethritis, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Strong phototoxic
Grapefruit
Good for: Anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress, nervous exhaustion
Physical: colds & flu, infections, acne, water retention, indigestion, IBS, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Phototoxic
Lemon
Good for Mental Fatigue, refreshing, aids in concentration and confusion
Physical: infections, colds & flu, acne, oily skin, arthritis, sciatica, indigestion, flatulence, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, loss of appetite, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Phototoxic
Lemongrass
Good for: Physical and mental exhaustion, stress, depression, anxiety
Physical: muscular aches and pains, indigestion, gastrointestinal disorders , acne, high blood pressure, arthritis & rheumatoid, nausea
Safety: Phototoxic
Ylang Ylang
Good for: Depression, anxiety, nervous tension, shock, insomnia, grief, panic attacks, to help those who are angry or fearful. People in need to “putting back into themselves”
Physical: high blood pressure, asthma, PMS, acne, oily/dry skin, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Phototoxic
Cypress
Good for: Lethargy, stress, anxiety, loss of concentration
Physical: Rheumatism, varicose veins, excessive perspiration, oily skin, menorrhagia, hemorrhoids, cough & colds
Safety: Pregnancy & breastfeeding, cedar allergies, bleeding disorders
Patchouli
Good for: Stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety. Is calming and balancing
Physical: Acne, dermatitis, eczema, oily skin, mature skin, dandruff, athletes foot, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Bleeding disorders
Cinnamon
Good for: Stress, depression, insomnia, anxiety
Physical: Colds & flu, circulation, sluggish digestion, lice, safe for pregnancy
Safety: Liver disease, kidney damage
Definitions:
Phototoxic: Reacts to the sun & UV light if applied to the skin before exposure. Can use pigmentation of the skin. Avoid direct sunlight for at least 12 hours after application.
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