Is there anything quite as relaxing as treating yourself to the spa and indulging in a few treatments? At Anushka, we would argue that nothing quite compares! And while you might be perfectly happy with your regular facial and massage routine, you might go the next mile to explore aromatherapy massage for your next appointment.
Massage with aromatherapy in West Palm Beach helps to take your massage to a whole new level as it provides a ton of additional benefits to your regular massage. If you could get so much more out of your regular massage, wouldn’t you take the chance?
If you’re feeling unsure about what an aromatherapy massage is and exactly what the benefits of getting one look like, we’re here to help! Read on to learn a little bit more and consider switching things up for your next visit to the spa.
What is Aromatherapy Massage?
An aromatherapy massage consists of two individual practices that come together to provide you with the ultimate benefits. First is aromatherapy which is a specific type of therapy that uses essential oils. The oils are diluted and then applied to the skin or inhaled.
Different combinations of essential oils can be used for healing and relaxation purposes. Their effects can also be felt when the oils are inhaled after exposure to them. They can often be used in a diffuser for further exposure.
The second part of an aromatherapy massage is, of course, the massage. Essential oils can be incorporated into your massage which helps to release happy hormones in the body and influence the nervous system.
Putting these two incredible treatments together is the perfect combination as the aromatherapy helps to elevate the massage and improve its results.
Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage
The idea behind aromatherapy massage sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? But what exactly can you expect when it comes to the benefits getting one provides?
Headache Relief
Whether it’s the time of year or ongoing stress, there are plenty of reasons you might be experiencing headaches. The bottom line is that they can be debilitating and can even stunt your ability to get through your day. It can also negatively impact your mind, body, and spirit, which isn’t something anyone wants to live with.
It’s common for people to turn to aromatherapy massage just because it can be so great for relieving headaches and migraine problems.
Oils like ylang ylang and peppermint are known to help when it comes to headaches, especially when combined with massage.
Improved Circulation
If you’re someone who finds that they’re constantly cold, you might have problems when it comes to your circulation. Circulation and blood flow are essential to the function of your vital organs and muscles which makes them pretty important!
Aromatherapy massage can be great for improving circulation and helping the function of your body overall. The essential oils most commonly used for these purposes are grapefruit, cypress, berry, juniper, and sandalwood.
It doesn’t hurt that all of these essential oils smell fantastic, which only adds to your massage experience.
Decreased Anxiety
Anxiety is something that many people experience. Some may have it occasionally and others may experience it almost every day. Regardless of how often you experience anxiety, it can take a toll on your mental and physical health, and leave you feeling incredibly stressed out.
Massages are fantastic for helping to reduce your anxiety, and this only goes further with the addition of essential oils. The touch from a massage helps to release endorphins into the body which provides natural pain relief. It also provides stress reduction properties when combined with essential oils that help you to relax. There truly isn’t a better combination
Improved Mental Health
There’s no denying that your mental health is of utmost importance. Essential oils and therapeutic massage can work well together to improve brain function. The olfactory nerves in the brain are stimulated by the circulation you receive from both massage and aromatherapy. As this happens, serotonin is produced and your mental function improves.
The best essential oils for achieving this are usually citrus oils such as orange as these oils are known to be mood lifters. There are plenty of things you can do to improve your mental health, and everyone is different, but an aromatherapy massage can be a great place to start!
Better Ability to Relax
Do you ever find that it’s almost impossible to sit still and just relax? You’re not alone! And an aromatherapy massage could be just what you need to wind down.
It’s a simple truth that massages can help you to relax. Combined with aromatherapy they’re a force to be reckoned with when it comes to slowing down and taking a little ‘you’ time.
Essential oils such as chamomile and lavender are great for providing relaxing effects. All you need to do is show up and the rest is in the hands of your massage therapist.
Reduced Inflammation
If you’re someone who suffers from inflammation, regardless of where that inflammation might be, an aromatherapy massage could be just what you need! The massage and essential oils work together to help reduce pain in your muscles and joints and can help to ease inflammation in other parts of the body as well.
As your tissues become stimulated, your circulation is improved and your muscles will start to relax. Any aching is sure to lessen and you’re likely to feel a lot better overall.
Peppermint is one essential oil that’s particularly great for providing cooling effects that help to ease any inflammation you might be experiencing.
Improved Sleep Quality
When you’re able to relax, you’re better able to get a good sleep at night. If you’re stressed day in and day out, there really isn’t a way for your mind or body to calm down and fall into a deep sleep. That’s why it’s so important to find a solution, such as an aromatherapy massage.
Your massage will help to trigger your relaxation response which helps to slow the breathing and heart rates. In turn, this lowers your production of cortisol which ultimately helps you to relax and fall asleep more easily.
If you are to inhale essential oils during your massage, your mind and emotions will calm even more which means you’ll be falling asleep peacefully in no time!
Immune Boosting Effects
The immune boosting side of aromatherapy massage is particularly great! The immune system is what helps our bodies to heal which means it needs to be in prime working condition.
Aromatherapy massage helps our immunity as toxins are flushed out through circulating blood and lymph throughout the body. This can help to get rid of unwanted substances in the body such as waste and debris. Better circulation also helps to fight off disease.
Tones Muscles
This one might be a little bit shocking, but aromatherapy massage is something that many people turn to when it comes to toning the muscles.
How exactly does that work? Essential oils such as Balsam Fir and Marjoram help when it comes to body work while oils such as White Fir and Lemongrass can help to reduce inflammation. As inflammation is reduced, the muscles can tone more easily.
The power of essential oils is incredible!
Connective Tissue and Neuromuscular Issues
Last but not least on our list of aromatherapy massage benefits are improvements to the connective tissues and neuromuscular issues. Our body parts are bound together by connective tissues, which makes these tissues pretty important! If you’ve found yourself running into issues when it comes to your connective tissue, it’s essential that you take the time to heal.
Lemongrass is great for improving the ligaments, along with chamomile.
When we talk about neuromuscular issues, we refer to nerve and muscle pain that can be related to inflammation or nerve damage. Essential oils such as juniper, pine, tarragone, cypress, cedarwood, and eucalyptus are particularly great for tackling these issues. You can work with your massage therapist to develop a plan just for you and the issues you want to tackle.
Your Aromatherapy Massage Awaits
It’s hard to deny that an aromatherapy massage sounds incredible! There are so many great benefits to adding aromatherapy to your next massage, and it also happens to be a simple add-on to request.
You can get an aromatherapy massage in West Palm Beach with Anushka Spa & Salon. Our massages are customizable which means you can choose a unique aromatherapy blend to awaken your senses and help you get the most out of your massage. Experience a fusion of essential oils and allow yourself to enjoy the healing properties they provide.
You’re sure to leave your aromatherapy massage feeling naturally relaxed, soothed, and uplifted. Choose between a one hour massage or a one and a half hour massage. There are also tons of other great things you can add to your massage, like hot stones or lymphatic drainage. The possibilities are endless when it comes to your experience.
Ready to book yours? Get in touch with us today and experience all that aromatherapy massages have to offer!
