Aromatherapy Scents:

• Lavender- relaxing oil, antibacterial properties
• Chamomile- cooling, relaxing, anti-stress properties
• Jasmine- luxurious oil, exotic, aphrodisiac aroma
• Ginger Lily-  energizes body, uplifting properties
• Citrus- good for clarity and focus

Aromatherapy Healing Massage Oils:

• Sunburn Soother Bath Oil

Wonderful blend of Chamomile & Lavender, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils is perfect for soothing MILD sunburn. Just pour the contents into your bath water and soak.

• Atheletes Foot Soak

Wonderful blend of peppermint, Eucalyptus & Lavender, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils is perfect for soothing itchy burning athletes feet. Just pour the contents intoa tub of warm water and soak your feet.

• Arthritis Massage oil

Wonderful blend of Ginger & Orange oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive pain assosiated with Arthritis. Comes with instructions on how to give a correct massage.

• Bruise Massage oil

Wonerful blend of Chamomile & Lavender oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to help heal and soothe skin with bruising.

• Cellulite Massage oil

Wonderful blend of Grapefruit, Lime & lemon oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to help those problem areas where cellulite has made the skin bumpy and dimpled. I use it on my thighs & upper arms!

• Cold Relief Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Eucalyptus, Lemon, Saddlewood & Douglas Pine oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive symptoms assosiated with Colds.

• Menstrual Cramp Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Chamomile, Jasmine & Lavender oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive pain assosiated with Menstrual Cramping. Just massage it on your tummy and back.

• Vericose Vein Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Cypress & Lemon oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive pain & puffiness assosiated with Vericose Veins.

• Aromatherapy Acne Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Lavender, lemon & Eucalyptus oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to help fight troublesome acne. Just massage on problem area, and then cleanse face with soap and water afterwards. 

• Stretch Mark/Scar Tissue Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Frankincense, Lavender & Rose oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to help eliminate stretch marks & scar tissue. And promotes healthy healing of your skin.

• Stress Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Lavender Chamomile & Rose oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive tension assosiated with stress.

• Tension Massage oils

Wonderful blend of Saddlewood, Chamomile, & Lavender oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive symptoms assosiated with Tension.

• Migraine Massage Oil

Wonderful blend of Peppermint, Lavender & Chamomile oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releive pain assosiated with Migraine Headaches.

• Dermatitis Massage oil

Wonderful blend of Ginger & Orange oil, Vitamin E & D, Aloe Vera & Mineral Oils, is perfect to releave symptoms assosiated with Dermatitis & stimulate healthy skin.

 

Massage Instructions

Massage is one of the most relaxing experiences in the world. Based on touch, it is sensual without necessarily being sexual. It can straighten out the 'knots' that occur in muscles due to stress and over-work, loosening up the body and making the skin smooth and supple. Self-massage is possible on the hands and feet but you really do need to get yourself a partner. Tell them it's in the interest of medical science !

Massage technique is not the easiest thing in the world to explain adequately with words - a bit like explaining how to tie your shoelaces. Or even with pictures. A video sequence is much better but it really needs to be done on you or by you to gain a thorough understanding of the process. So start looking out for some practical aromatherapy massage classes now !

If you are serious about the subject ( which we 'amateurs' are not ), you will need to learn the names of the muscles and their position within the body.

These are the standard therapeutic massage movements :

Effleurage ( stroking )
The most relaxing of all aromatherapy movements.
 A gentle sweeping of the entire palm and fingers in
 a wide circular motion, pushing blood gently towards
the heart. A great massage for the back which will gently
 relax the muscles and tone the body.

Petrissage ( picking up, kneading )
Using the fingers and thumb, grip the muscles and
 gently lift, stretch and squeeze them. Provides a
much 'deeper' massage than effleurage.

Friction ( circular thumb pressures )
When the muscles have been relaxed, the thumb can be
used for a deep, circular movement with a medium amount of pressure.

Tapotement ( clapping, cupping, slapping )
With a cupped hand, gently 'clap' the surface of the skin
to give tone and improve blood circulation. This movement
 is rarely performed in aromatherapy but is the classic action
 of a 'Swedish' massage.

Do Not...
Massage along the spine
Massage over bruises, recent scar tissue, tender varicose veins
Massage sports injuries unless medically qualified - you could make it worse !
Massage anything that hurts
Push blood away from the heart - work with it, not against it
Massage the stomach until you get good elsewhere. A sweeping clockwise movement with peppermint ( diluted in a carrier oil ) can ease indigestion.