Essential Oils and Blends

There are many benefits to using essential oils. Knowing which ones are right for you and your needs can make a big difference.

All of the essential oils we use in our services are pure, bottled by trusted brands that show a dedication to quality and ethical sourcing. The two companies we almost entirely use are Cliganic and Plant Therapy. Listed below are the essential oils available for adding to your massage. We also have many others on hand that can be used upon request.

Essential Oils

1. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

2. Cardamom (Ellitaria cardomomum)

3. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

4. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

5. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

6. Lemon (Citrus limon)

7. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

8. Sage (Salvia offininalis)

9. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)

10. Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

11. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)

12. Frankincense (Boswellia Serratta)

13. Myrrh (Commphora myrrha)

14. Star Anise (Illicium verum)

15. Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia)

16. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

17. Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)

18. Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon flexuosus)

EOs According To (a few) Needs

Allergies: patchouli, chamomile, lavender, peppermint, mandarine orange, eucalyptus, lemon

Anxiety: lavender, frankincense, chamomile, clary sage, patchouli, geranium, rose, ylang-ylang

Arthritis: eucalyptus, frankincese, lavender, orange, peppermint, rosemary, thyme

Asthma: lavender, peppermint, geranium, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, hyssop

Congestion: eucalyptus, lemon, thyme, clove, rosemary

Cough: eucalyptus, tea tree, thyme, rosemary, peppermint, lemon

Depression: lavender, ylang-ylang, patchouli, bergamot, chamomile, sandalwood, orange, clary sage, geranium, rose

Fibromyalgia: Lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, eucalyptus, clove

Grief: lavender, geranium, frankincense, rose, lemon.

Physiology: How do essential oils work in the body?

Our sense of smell is our most direct way of communicating with nature. The main avenue that essential oils work through is smell. Odor is the result of volatile molecules that float through the air and into our nose. The body makes contact with odor when the oil molecules dissolve in the mucous within the olfactory epithelial membrane. This membrane contains millions of nerve endings. Once the olfactory epithelial membrane receives the message, a signal is sent to the left and right olfactory bulbs, which are located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Then the bulbs send the message to the limbic system, which contains the hypothalamus. At this point, the information is translated and conveyed to the rest of the brain, including the pituitary gland, which all send chemical messages to the body.

Because the olfactory nerves are older than the brain in terms of our evolution, the effects of scent pass right through the protective membrane of the brain called the "blood-brain-barrier" and go straight to the olfactory nerves. It would be quite appropriate to say that we don't smell with our nose, but with our brain.

Are essential oils able to penetrate the skin?

Yes. They do penetrate the skin to get into the blood before delivering their effects. The quickest and more potent way to use essential oils is via inhalation.