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by Marcus WebbAromatherapy 101: which oils to choose and why
Essential oils get added to a massage or bath as an afterthought more often than they should, when really the right blend can change the entire outcome of a treatment. Lavender is the obvious starting point for anyone new to aromatherapy — it's genuinely effective for winding down before sleep, not just pleasant-smelling.
For daytime tension or a mental fog that won't lift, we lean toward citrus and rosemary blends instead, which tend to feel energizing rather than sedating. Eucalyptus and peppermint show up most often in our sinus-clearing and muscle-recovery blends, especially during allergy season or after a hard workout.
If you're sensitive to fragrance or pregnant, tell your therapist before your session — several common oils, including some clary sage and rosemary blends, aren't recommended in those cases, and we keep a fragrance-free option on hand for exactly this reason.
2 comments
Wren Callahan
Didn't realize rosemary was more of a daytime pick. Always assumed all essential oils were basically for relaxing before bed.
Aleesha Brown
Appreciate the pregnancy note, I always forget to ask and this is a good reminder to bring it up at booking.