Aromatherapy can be used to both relax and calm, or stimulate and invigorate.

When combined with massage, aromatherapy is particularly suitable for relieving muscular aches or helping to reduce joint stiffness, while the oils themselves are known to have specific qualities.

Lavender oil for example is a good muscle relaxant, while Tea-tree and Peppermint are both antiseptic and stimulating. Lemongrass is a yellow oil with a sharp, citrus aroma and is refreshing and energising.

We are all aware that certain smells invoke different moods. Some even remind us of places we have visited or certain key moments in our lives.

During the treatment you are surrounded by these fragrances, while the aromatherapist further enhances the effect with a relaxing massage using the same oils, to encourage absorption through the skin.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils distilled from plants. The use of plant oils has been a popular remedy for centuries with over 60 types in regular use. Oils can be blended or used individually to suit an individual person and either applied to the skin, inhaled or added to bath water.