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Aromatherapy Massage

A variety of essential and carrier oils used for massage.

Massage is both physically and emotionally beneficial to the body. It is a beautiful way to express caring and help relieve the stress of a loved one. The safe addition of an essential oil blend can enhance your massage experience.

Qualified massage therapists generally receive hundreds of hours of training before working on the public. Naturally it goes beyond this brief article to provide even a true glimpse at the scope of professional massage. There is so much to know! But we all can share in gentle massage between loved ones by following the below guidelines:

• Do not ever use hard or painful pressure. Hard pressure can feel good, but gentle movements are the safest and most effective in the long term.

• Don’t ever directly massage on bones, and never massage areas that have been fractured.

• Don’t massage the abdominal area of anyone with stomach problems or who is pregnant.

• Don’t massage areas that are infected or injured.

• Do not ever try to “crack” anyone’s back. Leave this to a qualified professional.

• Do not massage anyone that has or who may have blood clots. 

• Be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues. Those with special medical issues should receive massage from a qualified massage therapist.

• Never massage undiluted essential oils, absolutes or CO2s into the skin. Instead, make a diluted blend following the guidelines outlined below.

Massage Oil Recipe

• 1 ounce carrier oil such as sweet almond
• 15-30 drops essential oils. Select oils that will compliment the goals of your massage and that are not contraindicated or unsafe to use by the giver or recipient of the massage.  Examples:
  • Stress Blend: 15 drops Clary Sage/10 drops Lemon/5 drops Lavender
  • Aphrodisiac Blend: 15 drops Sandalwood/5 drops Jasmine
  • Help In Sleeping Blend: 15-20 drops Roman Chamomile
  • Sore Muscles Blend: 3 drops Ginger, 2 drops Black Pepper, 5 drops Peppermint, 5 drops Eucalyptus.

Directions: Mix the oils well and store in an airtight, dark glass container. Apply only a small amount (1/2-1 teaspoon) for each massage.

For more information on massage, explore the book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage by Stewart Mitchell.

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