MASSAGE TREATMENTS

Aromatherapy massage combines the therapeutic techniques of Swedish massage with the healing power of essential oils extracted from flowers, plants, and botanical sources. Each oil carries its own properties, and when absorbed through the skin and inhaled during treatment, they work alongside the massage itself to deepen the therapeutic effect.

Your therapist selects oils to match your needs, whether that means a calming blend to ease anxiety and promote sleep, an energising combination to lift fatigue, or a targeted mix to address specific physical complaints. Lavender and rose are widely used for relaxation, while oils such as peppermint and eucalyptus support clarity and invigoration.

Core Techniques in Aromatherapy Massage

• Effleurage: Long, gliding strokes applied with essential oil-infused blend to warm the tissues, stimulate circulation, and carry the aromatic compounds into the skin.
• Petrissage: Kneading and squeezing movements that work deeper into muscle tissue to release tension and improve lymphatic drainage.
• Friction: Small, circular pressure applied to specific areas of tightness, breaking down adhesions and restoring mobility in restricted muscles.
• Tapotement: Rhythmic tapping and percussion used selectively to stimulate circulation and reinvigorate tired or sluggish tissue.
• Inhalation integration: The aromatic compounds released during treatment are absorbed through the olfactory system, directly influencing mood, stress response, and nervous system activity throughout the session.

Aromatherapy massage has demonstrated benefit across a range of conditions including headaches, insomnia, back pain, certain digestive complaints, and premenstrual symptoms. The combination of skilled touch and botanical medicine makes it one of the most well-rounded treatments available.

Before your session, inform your therapist of any known plant allergies or skin sensitivities. Essential oils are potent and a brief consultation ensures your blend is both safe and effective for your specific needs.