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Poll - Aromatherapy

Do you incorporate aromatherapy in your massage and bodywork sessions?

I have considered making this option available at the request of my clients and was wondering what your opinion based on your own experience/comments.

Thanks!

Nick

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Permalink Reply by Liz on November 13, 2009 at 4:21pm

I wouldn't consider it a massage without aromatherapy! I love it.

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Permalink Reply by Laura Allen on November 13, 2009 at 4:47pm

I have been using essential oils for about 15 years. Our clients walk in the door at the office and comment on the wonderful smell (we diffuse). Most of the therapists in my office do use them with clients--always the client's choice, of course. I also retail a few of the most popular ones.

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Permalink Reply by Joanne Cole on November 13, 2009 at 5:04pm

I love using essential oils. I'm thinking about becoming certified in aromatherapy.

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Permalink Reply by Crystal Dawn Suovanen on November 24, 2009 at 12:11pm

I let clients know it's an option, but I don't assume they want it because a lot of people have allergies, migraines or are just really sensitive to smells.

Only a handful of clients request it here. :)

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Permalink Reply by Elena Barrioz on December 5, 2009 at 6:08pm

Oh yes, my clients find it very beneficial. I was lucky in that when I first trained, our instructor gave us a brief lecture on aromatherapy and I was hooked since then. I went on to received a 40 hr certification class. I custom blend the massage oil for the client based on their needs on that day, so the massage oil is fresh and created for their needs. I only blend what is needed for the massage and very rarely do I have any left over massage oil and if I do, I merely put what I didn't use in a small glass bottle and give to them so that they can use it at home. The only time I don't use essential oils is when they say they have allergies or on pregnant women. I don't charge "extra", it's all included in the price of a massage session. I find it very, very beneficial for my clients as it enhances the benefits of their massage session.

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Permalink Reply by Gloria Coppola on December 5, 2009 at 10:43pm

As an aromatherapist, Yes I have been incorporating aromatherapy for 18 years. Clients love it! I give them the option to choose their oils or intuit them as well. Always check to make sure they don't have allergies first.
Essential oils of a medicinal quality can be truly effective for many ailments.

I especially love Pan Away from Young Living and their Deep Relief roll on. Peace and calming and many others too

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Permalink Reply by Jorge Arnaldo Pabón Acevedo on December 11, 2009 at 5:15pm

Yes i do. Every massage session have aromatherapy incorporate without extra charge. But first I ask about alergies, then I decide what oils i will use. But my favorite is Lavander and Roses ^^

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Permalink Reply by Andrea McCully on December 12, 2009 at 10:31am

I really like that you give them the left over aramatic oil to take home with them. You always want your client to have something to take home with them and this is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Elena Barrioz said:

Oh yes, my clients find it very beneficial. I was lucky in that when I first trained, our instructor gave us a brief lecture on aromatherapy and I was hooked since then. I went on to received a 40 hr certification class. I custom blend the massage oil for the client based on their needs on that day, so the massage oil is fresh and created for their needs. I only blend what is needed for the massage and very rarely do I have any left over massage oil and if I do, I merely put what I didn't use in a small glass bottle and give to them so that they can use it at home. The only time I don't use essential oils is when they say they have allergies or on pregnant women. I don't charge "extra", it's all included in the price of a massage session. I find it very, very beneficial for my clients as it enhances the benefits of their massage session.

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Permalink Reply by Harry Banek on December 26, 2009 at 1:41pm

I had a class mate who had allergies to a variety og scents and palm and coconut oil (and their derivatives). So I have made the choice to use no scents and unscented, natural, unrefined shea butter in my practice. Some people are extremely sensitive so even when not used during their session, the use in a prior session is enough to affect them, If anyone wants aromatherapy, I have other massage therapists to recommend.