The use of essential oils has a therapeutic effect on the body, which generally lasts for a few days after the treatment. During the massage the therapist can use these oils to massage the patient’s body or he/she can drop them onto the body in a manner similar to raindrops. The oils provide deep relaxation and healing. Each oil has a specific healing effect. There is a comprehensive list of essential oils and their uses, which includes:

* Lavender
* Eucalyptus
* Clove
* Lemongrass
* Sweet Basil
* Ylang Ylang

Shiatsu

This is based on the theory of yin/yang and the 5 elements of the body. The word means finger pressure and this is the technique used by these therapists. They apply natural body weight on pressure points throughout the body using only the tips of the fingers. This pressure helps to get the energy, called chi, flowing through the channels of the body, which are called meridians.

Thai massage

Thai massage is another of the techniques that comes from the Orient. It is very similar to Yoga in that it puts the body through a wide range of manipulations. Performed on the massage table or a mat on the floor, it helps the patient to relax, be more flexible and energetic. It can accommodate all body types and range of motions.

Aromatherapy massage oils are also used in sports medicine for injuries that may occur in sports. Using the right oils and being able to massage correctly for the most benefit is the key to being able to perform in the sport or sports of your choice.

Using Different Oils

There are many different aromatherapy massage oils that are used for different needs and purposes. Some of the ingredients used are:

• Rosehips
• Chamomile
• Green Tea
• Tree Barks
• Lavender
• Lemon Seed
• Thyme
• Basil
• Eucalyptus
• Citrus

These ingredients mixed with a carrier oils can reduce stress, produce relaxation for induce sleep, energize and well as relief painful muscles and speed up healing processes. Natural and Holistic Medicine have become more popular with many due to the natural healing benefits that aromatherapy can produce.

Medical Benefits For Patients

Cancer patients dealing with pain and depression have had great success using aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage oils. People dealing with chronic pain issues have also have success with stress and pain relief, being able to relax more. People suffering with sleep depravation have success. Although not all people are sensitive to some of the ingredients most people have success and experience benefits from aromatherapy.

Of course, portable massage chairs are not to be confused with conventional massage chairs. The picture in most people’s minds when they think of a massage chair is of a home lounge chair with build in electric motors, controls and a back massage capability while you sit in it. A portable massage chair is totally different. It is a portable device used by a professional massage therapist so the therapist can give clients massages. It does not have any motors or vibrators or anything like that it simply provides a mobile platform for the massage therapist to do his or her job. The massage table that massage therapists will use at their own facility is large, heavy and definitely not portable. A portable massage chair allows the therapist to cover many of the same body areas as a full massage table without the heavy baggage.

A portable massage chair doesn’t even look like a chair. It looks more like exercise equipment or a stationary bike than a chair. It has a relatively small seat to sit on but the rest of the parts bear no resemblance to a conventional chair. When you sit in it the rest of the chair will be in front of you instead of behind you. You lean forward and support your upper body on a chest cushion and a padded ring to support your face and head. There are kneepads below and on either side of the seat to support your lower body. To complete the support of your body there will be a cushion just ahead of the chest cushion for your arms and hands. All of these pads and cushions are held together by a metal structure, usually aluminum, to keep the chair light in weight. Most portable massage chairs are highly adjustable so the massage therapist can adjust it for different ages and sizes of clients. Of course, all portable massage chairs fold up so you can either carry them or put them in a travel case with wheels. Most of them weigh no more than 6 to 7 kilograms so carrying one is rarely a problem.