Aroma Therapy

Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants to heal, alleviate pain and regulate mood. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, derived from leaves, bark, roots, seeds resins and flowers.

In aromatherapy massage, essential oils are usually mixed with a carrier oil like sweet almond, apricot kernel, or grapeseed oil. The therapist use up to five oils in a mixture, and chooses the oils based on what you need. A relaxing aromatherapy massage, for instance, might have lavender or bergamot, while a massage for sore muscles might include peppermint and eucalyptus.