Introduction to Essential Oil Massage
Essential oil massage refers to the method of applying massage oil (a blend of base oil and essential oil) to the desired areas for massage. By massaging the body with essential oils, we can achieve the effect of relaxing the mind and relieving stress. Using essential oils for massage can not only relax the mind and relieve stress, but also benefit the skin and promote beauty and wellness.
Procedures
Step 1: Clean the customer's back skin and dry it with a towel.
Step 2: Disinfect the scraping board and apply about 1ml of scraping oil on the customer's back, then evenly spread it.
Step 3: A. Scrape down along the Dazhui point until the waist yangguan point.
B. Scrape down along the deltoid muscle until the scapula, starting with the left side and then the right side.
C. Scrape along the inner edge of the scapula until the armpit, starting with the left side and then the right side.
Precautions
1. The operating environment should be kept warm.
2. The entire procedure should take about 30 minutes, with 15 scrapes per area.
3. After the massage, the customer should drink a glass of warm water to help accelerate metabolism.
How to Massage the Body with Oil
1. Gentle Strokes
This is the most useful technique in essential oil massage. It refers to a series of gentle and soothing movements that allow the essential oil to penetrate the body, promoting relaxation and tranquility. During the massage, use the entire palm of your hand, not just your fingers. Keep your hands relaxed and the pressure can be strong or gentle, with movements big or small. This will relax the muscles and increase blood circulation, relieving tension and stress.
2. Kneading and Pinching
This technique is similar to kneading dough. The thumb can exert slight pressure, but the movements should be slow and moderate. These movements are very helpful for areas with thick fat and the back, as they can relax the muscles, promote blood and lymphatic flow, and assist in the elimination of toxins.
When using these basic techniques for massage on different parts of the body, it is important to always massage in the direction towards the heart. When massaging infants or elderly people, use gentle stroking movements.
