Put simply, aromatherapy is a technique where essential oils are used to promote and improve mental and physical well-being. “As essential oils are inherently ‘aromas,’ a lot of their benefits come from simply inhaling them, their vaporized molecules travel through our nasal cavities to the olfactory bulb and trigger the hypothalamus. Smells also reach the limbic part of the brain, where our instincts, memories, and emotions of pleasure and pain are stored.

The Benefits of Incorporating Aromatherapy into Your Massage Sessions
Benefits of aromatherapy, include reducing fatigue and increasing energy, reducing nausea, relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving sleep quality, and decreasing stress.

“Essential oils can be a powerful addition to massage therapy for stress, tension, anxiety, and pain. At this time in the world when so many people are suffering from anxiety, depression, and stress, the integration of aromatics into your massage therapy practice can offer profound support for the client. Rosemary and peppermint are good choices for headaches.

In some cases, like with lavender, an essential oil can pull double duty. “Lavender and rose essential oils have been researched for improving sleep quality,