Oil massage (Aromatherapy)
During oil massage, the masseur makes use of scented and nutritious plant-based oils while performing the massage. Variety of plants, flowers and resins exist in the natural world especially the tropical regions which contain aromatic and volatile oils. These oils have many beneficial properties such as anti-bacterial, soothing, invigorating and relaxing properties.
Oil massage techniques:
During oil massage, the masseur maneuvers over the body using a series of touch and stretch movements with the use of oils and emulsifiers.
Benefits of oil massage:
During oil massage, nutritious and beneficial oils get absorbed through the skin and enter the blood stream. Reduction in nervous tensions together with body and soul energy boost occur as the result.
In the unlikely situation where a client did not prefer the use of aromatic oils, there are also basic oils available which are odourless.