Our sense of smell is something most of us do not think about very often unless confronted by a particularly striking odor, such as the sweet perfume of a honeysuckle patch, or the acrid sting of freshly poured tar. Yet smelling is the very heart of a natural healing technique called aromatherapy.the therapeutic use of plant essences to affect the mind and body. For instance, when your head is pounding from a headache, a drop of cool peppermint oil on your temple can relieve the pain. A drop or two of marjoram oil on your pillow ensures a good night's rest. For a quick pick-me-up, spray a mixture of tangerine oil and water into the air around you.

"The quickest way to induce an emotional response is through smell," says Alan Hirsch, M.D., a neurologist and psychiatrist who directs the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago.

Creating positive feelings and physical changes is what aromatherapy is all about.

At RWMT we offer Essential Oils Aromatherapy!

Aromatherapy is the ancient art and science of using the healing power of aromatic essential oils, distilled from organic plant sources.

Essential oils can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit.

Essential oils can be sedative or stimulating. Many are antispasmodic, most are antibacterial.

How can it help?

Chronic conditions that often respond well to this work include: stress, insomnia, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, digestive problems, hypertension, muscle spasm, joint stiffness, low energy and tiredness.

How does it work?

Essential oils are readily absorbed in the body through the skin and that is why Aromatherapy Massage is so effective. It takes approximately two hours for these oils to be totally absorbed into the body and remains in the system for several hours before being eliminated. Also, as one smells the oils, the healing power stimulates the brains limbic system (via the olfactory nerve) and alters emotional and mental behavior.

During your massage, the aromas are perceived by the nerve endings in the nose, and signals are passed to the brain allowing the aroma to flow through the body, to relax or stimulate, detoxify and regenerate.

What happens in a session?

At RWMT, we blend pure organic essential oils into100% Natural Jojoba massage oil to create a unique mix. This blend may vary with each visit depending on your needs, how you feel, and what your response has been each time. This Aromatherapy blend may be used in traditional Swedish massage, Hot Stone massage, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology, and RSI treatments.