Remarkable Healing. True Relaxation. Natural Well-being. Kristen Seaton, LMT, NCTM License # 12576
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WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
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See below for details about how aromatherapy can be used during your massage therapy session.
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ABOUT YOUR AROMATHERAPY OPTIONS
1. You may choose to incorporate aromatherapy into your massage therapy session in one or more of the following ways:
Foot Bath - Before your treatment, you may find it easier to transition from your stressful life to time for your massage with an aromatherapy foot bath. You may also choose the optional foot treatment package as a special treat.
Inhalation - Essential oils are chosen for diffusion or aroma misting based on your individual preferences and/or medical condition. Oils are inhaled, then go directly to the limbic system and onto the rest of your body via the circulatory system.
Custom Massage Oil - You may choose to have a customized aromatherapy blend added to your massage oil. The oils are absorbed into your body through the skin, thus giving you the benefits of the essential oils in addition to the benefits of the massage.
Herbal Towel Body Steam - This can be administered before or after your regular massage treatment. The oils are added to towels in hot water, which are then skillfully placed over your body. Your body receives the oils through both inhalation and absorption by the skin.
2. You may also choose these self-care options:
Custom Blends - Your certified aromatherapist will create an aromatherapy treatment, customized for your individual needs, for you to use at home. These products include, but are not limited to aroma misters, blends for diffusion, bath oils, muscle soaks, herbal body detoxification treatments, body scrubs, hand lotions and body lotions.
Products for Everyone - A variety of pre-packaged products is available to take home for self-care or gifts. Browse blends created to address a variety of common symptoms and conditions, such as oils for focus, relaxation, romance, and balance. Also available are meditation CDs and massage tools to use on yourself and your loved-ones between treatment sessions. |
WHAT CAN AROMATHERAPY DO FOR ME?
Most people are familiar with the psychological effects of essential oils. Oils can help relax or calm someone who is stressed, as well as invigorate and bring mental clarity to someone who needs to improve concentration.
But did you know that essential oils have physiological effects as well? Some examples of physical benefits include antiseptic properties, toning, soothing or stimulating tissues, and pain relief. Essential oils are natural chemicals produced by plants.
Just like the synthetic pharmaceuticals prescribed by medical doctors, each essential oil, alone or in a specific combination, has a different effect on the body. Unlike pharmaceuticals, however, essential oils rarely have unwanted side-effects. Individual responses to a particular oil can vary dramatically. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
Please note that all oils are not created equal. To derive therapeutic benefit, you must use an oil that is therapeutic-grade, meaning that it is pure, all-natural and unadulterated. Also, since EOs are not highly regulated, there are varying degrees of quality, even among those claiming to be of therapeutic grade. A good aromatherapist will know a few trusted companies from whom to buy quality oils.
Synthetic oils, such as those used in fragrances, are less expensive, but they are chemically different and cannot provide the benefits beyond their pleasant scent.
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WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY?
Hydrotherapy is the use of heat and/or cold for therapeutic effects. The application of ice or heat on an aching muscle depends on the stage of the injury.
Hydrotherapy during your massage therapy session can include cold, heat or a combination of the the two. Heat applied using a moist heat pack is often soothing to the client and a helpful way to begin loosening tight muscles before deeper work.
Your therapist will often recommend that you ice your muscles after a massage. Don't ignore her! Some massage therapy, especially deep work, can make you sore the next day (similar to a hard day at the gym). This can be largely prevented with ice.
If you are one of the many people who don't like cold, try this trick: place the ice pack on the appropriate muscle, but put a heating pad somewhere else on your body. You will still receive the therapeutic benefits of the ice, but you won't feel cold.
For more information, go to the Benefits of Massage page, find the free download section and see the "Ice vs. Heat" handout.
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HOT STONE MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE BENEFITS OF HOT STONE MASSAGE: Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation * Allieviates stress * Releases toxins * Relieves pain * Improves circulation HOT STONE MASSAGE IS EXCELLENT FOR: Muscular aches and pains * Back Pain * MS * Arthritis * Fibromyalgia * Stress/Anxiety * Circulatory problems * Insomnia * Depression DETAILS (More details coming soon): Preferred time for this treatment is 90 minutes, but can go as short as one hour or as long as 2 hours. Aromatherapy add-on is available (and recommended). Cost varies, based on options chosen. See Pricing page for details. Hot stone massage requires additional certification/training to be safe and effective. It also requires more equipment and more preparation and clean up, which is why it costs a little more. Don't let the price keep you from at least trying it once; clients who have experienced it say it is absolutely worth it. Kristen is NOT currently accepting appointments at this location. She IS seeing clients at Massage Envy in Sherwood Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm. Website content to remain available indefinitely as a reference tool.
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