Massage Add-on Services and Spa Therapies, Why and What They Do #1: Essential Oils
Massage Add-on Services and Spa Therapies, Why and What They Do #1: Essential Oils Wherever you go to get a massage, talk about add-on services will come up at some point. But what do they do for you and are they worth the extra money? Some of the most common add-on and spa therapies that we are going to cover in this new series are: essential oils, hot stones, reflexology, paraffin wax treatments, facial/scalp massages, body wraps, body scrubs, dry brushing, and CBD massages. We are going to explain their therapeutic benefits and when you should consider paying the extra to enjoy them. Essential Oils Essential Oils are commonly used for a variety of ailments and to achieve many different effects. Often called aromatherapy, essential oils are touted to cure muscle soreness, headaches, mood disorders and even kill bacteria. While they have been proven to affect mood based on the way scents enter the olfactory system and reach the amygdala in the brain (the center of moo...