Chris Robinson Reiki Master & Holistic Therapist

 
 
 
Aromatherapy massage
What is aromatherapy massage?
How will aromatherapy massage benefit me?
What happens at a treatment session?
Where will the treatment take place?
How much will the treatment cost?
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The power of endorphines
  Endorphines are the body's natural pain killer. Did you know that when someone breaks a limb, the pain would normally be excruciating immediately? The body releases endorphines instantaneously and this combats the pain so the injury doesn't hurt much. However, the pain gradually gets worse as the endorphines begin to waer off and if no treatment is given then the becomes unbearable.  
   
   
 
 
Benefits of aromatherapy massage
  

Aromatherapy massage improves blood circulation. Also, the different types of essential oils can be used to alleviate different problems. These, combined with the massage itself, will help relieve nervous tension, easing headaches and preventing them. As some of the essential oils are analgesics (e.g. camomile), pain relief is common during and after a treatment. Also, the body is stimulated to release endorphines, the body's natural pain killer, into the bloodstream. The improved circulation gets the endorphines to all parts of the body.

  
     
  Increased endorphines in the blood also reduce tension and anxiety. As these both contribute towards stress, this is also reduced. It calms your nerves and promotes a feeling of well being. Different essential oils will calm you more than others. While other essential oils can be used to liven you up.  
     
    Aromatherapy massage detoxifies. Several of the essential oils actively promote detoxing and the massage itself will activate organs such as the liver, kidneys and the lymphatic system. The liver and kidneys will filter impurities from the blood while the lymphatic system will filter out germs and other bugs. Often, clients report more frequent passing of urine after the treatment and some clients report sweating during the treatment. This is the body getting rid of the toxins.    
     
 

The massage is quite different from conventional massage in that there's not a great deal of kneading, pulling and pressing. Instead, the aromatherapy massage is much gentler because its the oils that are doing the work. Indeed, the oils continue working long after the massage has been completed.

 
     
  Aromatherapy massage makes you sleepy!! Often, clients go to sleep during the treatment which is also enhanced by using one of the oils that will make you sleepy. Furthermore, many report a number of better than usual nights sleep following a treatment.