Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils. Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants, such as leaves, bark, roots, flowers, or fruit. True essential oils have nothing added to them, and nothing taken away. Essential oils can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit, they can be sedative or stimulating. In fact essential oils can effect every cell of the body within 20 minutes of application and are then metabolized like other nutrients.
There are many different ways of using essential oils therapeutically - in baths, inhalations, compresses, creams or lotions, but perhaps one of the most pleasant, relaxing and therapeutic way, is through aromatherapy massage. Shirley Price says: "Nevertheless, where stress and depression are a major cause of a health imbalance, then, in my opinion, a full aromatherapy body massage is the best complementary therapy treatment available. It is also an excellent prophylactic treatment to ensure continuation of good health."
How Does it Work?
Aromatherapy massage is a powerful, but subtle treatment on both the physical and psychological levels of the body because it can evoke many beneficial changes within the body, mind, and spirit of the whole person. Treat yourself today with an aromatherapy massage.
We all know that stress is a natural factor of life and will rob the body of health and energy if it is not discharged properly. Stress can also lower the body's immune system and it's ability to fight disease. Aromatherapy massage can ease pain or tension, boost blood circulation, and eliminate toxins bringing a balance between the physical body and underlying emotions, and breaks the cycle of tension between mind and body. For instance, just a few drops of Sandalwood and one drop of Chamomile blended with 20 millimeters of sweet almond oil is the ideal aromatherapy massage blend to unwind with at the end of the day.
For anyone who has experienced an aromatherapy massage, it is known that touch is one of the most valuable tools for nurturing and healing the body. Whether it is a full body massage, or reflexology session aromatherapy is a wonderful addition.
Young Living Essential Oils
The essential oils used at Back T L W C are Young Living Essential oils, they are pure high grade therapeutic oils. These oils are available for purchase in the relaxation room, we are happy to answer any questions regarding the therapeutic qualities of essential oils and how to combine them into your everyday life.
