Benefits of Therapeutic Aromatherapy for the Mind & Body

At Massage Heights, we are dedicated to offering therapeutic services to improve your health and well-being. From massage therapy to advanced skin care, our Retreats are a place to come to enrich your mind and body. An added benefit is our selection of therapeutic aromatherapy options that can heighten the impact our health services provide, from relieving stress to improving energy. Learn more about the ways aromatherapy can elevate your mental and physical well-being.

The Science Behind Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is much more than just a pleasant scent. The science behind aromatherapy for therapeutic purposes is grounded in the way your brain interprets difference scents. Smell is the only sense that is directly processed through the brain without our thought processes interfering. Once odor molecules are detected in the nose, the nerve endings send a message directly to the olfactory bulb in the brain and out to the limbic system. This is where the therapeutic part of aromatherapy begins.

The limbic system is responsible for identifying emotions and how they impact the body and mind. When certain scents are detected by the limbic system, it can impact other systems in the brain that control heart rate, stress levels and blood pressure. The limbic system can also affect the hypothalamus, which releases serotonin and other hormones that can affect mood, appetite and even sexual arousal. Strategically chosen scents through therapeutic aromatherapy can positively impact stress levels, elevate mood and even help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

Aromatherapy for Therapeutic Well-Being

Our massage therapy, which works to rejuvenate the body and relieve stress, is heightened by the addition of therapeutic aromatherapy. The essential plant oils we use stimulate the brain and the muscles, through both the skin and through the sense of smell. The scent travels into the nasal passages and is transferred into the brain to have an impact on the different systems, while the oils penetrate the skin and help relax and rejuvenate the muscles.

Our therapeutic aromatherapy is available for free to all our members during their massage appointments. It is also free to all new guests. We have formulas to help relax, stimulate or balance the body. Our basic formulas include:

• Breathe. This is an invigorating blend of oils meant to clear the respiratory system while soothing muscle pain and soreness.
• Energize. To revive the senses, this blend is meant to awaken your energy centers and give you increased endurance.
• Revive. Balance your energy levels and leave your massage feeling refreshed with Revive aromatherapy.
• Relax. Slow down your brain and body with a relaxing blend of scents to calm and relieve stress.

At Massage Heights, our goal is to help you obtain the highest standard of health and well-being through the help of natural techniques such as therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. Learn more about how you can improve your mind and body using these effective techniques by scheduling your first massage with one of our licensed Massage Therapists.