This mobile holistic service specialises in aromatherapy massage in Stockport
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, which are naturally produces and then extracted from aromatic plants. The use of aromatherapy is to help improve physical and emotional well being. Aromatherapy is a truly holistic therapy as it takes the whole person into account, not just their physical state but their emotional state too as emotions can have a profound effect on well being. aromatherapy is recognised by many health professionals and practiced in hospitals, GP's surgeries and hospices. The use of aromatherapy dates back to 3000BC. Every essential oil used in aromatherapy has a different healing properties. For example lavender is widely know as a relaxing aromatherapy oil that helps induce sleep while ylang ylang oil has an uplifting effect on the body.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE?
Aromatherapy uses slow relaxing massage movements. The massage oil is blended with essential oils to treat a long list of physical and emotional ailments.
HOW DOES AROMATHERAPY WORK?
There are two ways in which aromatherapy works. The aromatherapy oils are absorbed into the blood stream through the skin. The skin is semi-permeable and the aromatic molecules of the aromatherapy oils dissolve and pass into the skin. The aromatherapy oils are then carried by the blood and lymphatic system. Aromatherapy oils are also absorbed by the body through respiration. The nostrils are to a part of the brain called the limbic system, which control emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. When you inhale an aromatherapy oil messages are transmitted and affect the heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion and the immune system.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY USED FOR?
Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or emotional related conditions. However due to the diversity of aromatherapy oils and their individual therapeutic properties the range of benefits and effects is endless.
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE:
Aromatherapy full body massage
Aromatherapy full body massage is deeply relaxing and includes back, neck and shoulders, legs and arms. The aromatherapy full body massage finishes with a chest and scalp massage
Aromatherapy back massage
The aromatherapy back massage focuses on areas of tension including the lower back, shoulders and neck, soothing away any soreness.
PHSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE:
* induces deep relaxation
* reduces fluid retention
* restores balance within the body
* stimulates the body's natural immune system
* increases oxygen and nutrient supple to the body's organs and tissues
PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE:
* calms and soothes the mind
* reduces nervous tension
* lifts moods and reduces depression
SOME ALIMENTS TREATED BY AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE:
*headaches and migraines * colds and flu
* muscular and joint pain
* anxiety * asthma * bronchitis
* dry skin and excema
* menopause * insomnia
* nausea * cramp * cellulite
HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER A AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE?
After a aromatherapy massage you will feel very calm and relaxed and maybe even sleepy. As the body has been encouraged to heal it is advisable to rest for a period of time after an aromatherapy massage to get full benefit from the essential oils used. Sometimes you may feel emotionally uplifted and revitalised as energy pathways in the body have been cleared.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE AN AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE?
It is advisable to have a holistic therapy once a month to maintain a general state of well being within the body. If you are using aromatherapy to treat a particular ailment then it may be necessary to have aromatherapy massage more regularly or use a blend of aromatherapy oils at home in between treatments. A treatment plan can be worked out.
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