Aromatherapy massage is a massage treatment that uses essential oils to enhance the massage’s experience and benefits. Many sensual massage New York offer aromatherapy massages that help to promote beneficial changes in the mind and body by affecting the limbic system. This system is known to influence the nervous system in the brain.
An aromatherapy massage is very similar to a Swedish massage. The only addition will be the relaxing aroma of essential oils that will reduce joint pain and relieve stress.
Other conditions aromatherapy massages are beneficial for are;
Headache
Insomnia
Digestive disorders
Premenstrual syndromes (PMS)
Menopausal symptoms
Back pain
Different oils are known to provide different benefits. For example, to calm your senses, oils like chamomile, lavender, and geranium are applied. While to uplift the body and mind, oils like ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, neroli is used. It is best to speak to your therapist and pick the oils based on the symptoms and benefits you want to receive from the massage.
Most spas that offer sensual massage NYC, will have aromatherapy treatments on offer. Most treatments will start with a consultation, where the therapist will suggest the oils best for you. After which these oils are blended and add to a lotion. The treatment will start with the aromas of the essential oils you chose filling the air, followed by the massage.