Massage is the skillful use of the hands to manipulate soft tissue for the main purposes of relieving muscle tension and stimulating blood circulation. It is derived from the human instinct to make skin contact through touch, stroke and rub in order to offer physiological comfort to another. It was the first and is the simplest health care tributary. This is because stroking the skin triggers a release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. By just releasing muscle tension, a massage reduces anxiety, creates a feeling of comfort and well-being, and lowers the stress hormones that weaken the immune system – namely cortisol and norepinephrine.

• Massage skillfully uses hands to manipulate soft tissue to relieve muscle tension and stimulate blood circulation, benefitting the nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, and muscular systems. 


• Skin is able to absorb the oil even better when the rate of blood circulation and the temperate of the skin increase – such as at the time of a massage. 


• Aromatic oils are used because skin is fairly permeable to fat soluble substances than it is to water soluble substances.


• Aromatherapy massage underscores the importance of selecting essential oils for therapeutic properties that are appropriate for the patient’s state of body and mind.


• When essential oils are applied directly to skin, they can have adverse effects. Hydrating carrier oils can help to dilute them before topical use.


• Our step-by-step full body aromatherapy massage tutorial is easy enough to do on a partner in the comfort of your home!   


• It is vital to keep in mind that massage is not appropriate for everyone or at all times – cautions should be heeded for properly diluting oils and for the actual massage procedure.