Aromatherapy in the Spotlight: Revive

As winter moves into full swing it’s easy to start feeling physically and mentally fatigued. Revive your skin and balance your energy with the Revive aromatherapy blend.

Aromatherapy is more than just lovely smelling oils. It encompasses the ancient practice of using natural oils derived to enhance your physical and physiological wellbeing. Aromatherapy stimulates brain function and offers an array of health benefits. The all-natural proprietary Revive blend is designed to help balance your energy to help you feel alive and refreshed. This specialized blend is excellent for combating physical and mental fatigue, exhaustion, and sluggishness. Let it revive your senses with freshly harvested organic seaweed and pure essential oils for the perfect fusion of body and mind therapy. The invigorating blend of lemongrass, basil Sweet and lavender will help reawaken your senses and balance your energy.

Lemongrass

The lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon) is a lofty perennial plant from the Poaceae grass family and hails from tropical and subtropical regions such as India and Asia. Although lemongrass is commonly associated with cooking it is also utilized for aromatherapy purposes. Known for its upbeat fragrance when combined with other essential oils and massage therapy, the benefits are immense. The scent of the lemongrass is citrusy and is commonly used to help alleviate stress and insomnia.

Basil -Sweet

To compliment the citrus lemongrass, basil essential oils are known to increase memory and steady your nerves. Although used more commonly for culinary purposes, using basil derived oils for aromatherapy purposes can help with a variety of ailments. The aroma of basil is sweet and peppery leaving a crisp scent in the air. It awakens the mind for clarity of thought; helps calm the nerves and can also help with psychological problems.

Lavender

There is a reason lavender is one of the most widely used aromatherapy oils; its fragrance is enchanting. Lavender is a calming, relaxing oil that assists massage therapists with alleviating stress. The oil also carries an element of antiseptic properties as it helps with illness symptoms. Lavender oil is commonly used to rid the body of stress, help with migraines and even asthma. Applying lavender oil to the skin has an overall healing effect that balances mind, body and soul.

Overall benefits from an aromatherapy massage are;

• Relieving stress and anxiety
• Strengthening the body and supporting a natural healing process from within
• Encouraging and helping to build a healthy immune system
• Harmonizing the body and balancing the mind

When combined, the aromatherapy essential oils provide an overall experience that engages all the senses. That is why aromatherapy has become a widely used form of alternative healthcare. Request a Reservation at a Massage Heights Retreat to experience the benefits of aromatherapy first hand. Plus, aromatherapy is free to all of our Members and first-time guests!