ExclusiveVerified listingFreya Lindqvist
Clifton, Bristol
Holistic and shiatsu sessions, trained in somatic bodywork
Female TherapistsHolistic MassageShiatsu Massage+2
from £60Incall
Aromatherapy Massage
Swedish technique with essential oils blended for mood and body
Aromatherapy massage pairs a gentle Swedish-style treatment with essential oils chosen for their effect: lavender and chamomile to calm, rosemary and peppermint to lift energy, eucalyptus to clear the head, ginger or black pepper to warm tired muscles. The oils are diluted in a carrier oil and absorbed through the skin, with the scent working on mood at the same time.
A good aromatherapist will start with a short consultation about how you have been sleeping, your stress levels and any physical complaints, and blend the oils for that session rather than using a standard mix. The massage itself is light to medium in pressure and unhurried.
It is a first choice for stress, poor sleep, low mood and tension headaches, and popular during recovery from illness. Sessions are usually 60 or 90 minutes. Certain oils are avoided in pregnancy and with some medical conditions, which is why the consultation matters.
Also known as: essential oil massage, aromatherapy treatment, scented oil massage.
Aromatherapy Massage by city
Therapists and venues offering aromatherapy massage
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PrimeVerified listingTalia Brooks
Kemptown, Brighton
Couples and four hands sessions with a regular partner therapist
Female TherapistsCouples MassageFour Hands Massage+2
from £60IncallMobile
PrimeVerified listingElena Rossi
Kensington, London
Pregnancy and postnatal massage, aromatherapy blends made per session
Female TherapistsPregnancy MassageAromatherapy Massage+2
from £75IncallMobile
Verified listingBea Thompson
Lace Market, Nottingham
Swedish and aromatherapy massage, mobile to Derby and Leicester
Female TherapistsSwedish MassageAromatherapy Massage+2
from £28IncallMobile
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the essential oils?
You can state preferences, and the therapist will suggest a blend based on what you want from the session. If you have a scent you dislike or an allergy, say so during the consultation.
Is aromatherapy massage safe in pregnancy?
Only with a therapist trained in pregnancy massage and using oils considered safe after the first trimester. Many are avoided entirely. Look for a pregnancy massage listing rather than a general aromatherapy one.
How much does aromatherapy massage cost?
Between £45 and £80 an hour depending on city, with the consultation included. Blends made to take home are extra.