Essential Oils in Massage Therapy
Joyce Brownell regularly uses essential oils to increase the physiological and psychological benefits of the massage therapy that she delivers to her clients. She has been trained in using essential oils as part of effective massage therapy through the Institute of Integrative Healthcare Studies in Montgomery, NY.
The therapeutic properties of essential oils have been known and used effectively for centuries, taking advantage of the link between fragrance and mood. Different oils produce specific moods in response to their fragrance, thus creating a better potential for healing and relaxation. They stimulate the brain to affect the nervous system, either by invigorating or relaxing it. In applying essential oils to maximize their benefit, it is a matter of matching a person's specific needs with the particular vital properties of particular oil or combination of oils.
The quality and freshness of an oil makes a big difference in the therapeutic benefits that it effects. Joyce gets her essential oils from Rocky Mountain Oils in Springville Utah, who have an established reputation for the of purity of the oils that they provide.
- lavendar
- citrus-based
- rosemary
- cinnamon
- thyme
- chamomile
- rose
- jasmine
- hyssop
- myrrh
NOTE: People with liver disease should abstain from the use of essential oils