After a long day of bending down to care for toddlers, a massage is more than a luxury. By taking care of yourself, you can return to work refreshed. Massage Therapy can help physically, emotionally and mentally. It improves circulation which restores balance and relaxes both body and mind. Some techniques help specific musculo-skeletal conditions such as headache, backache, muscle pain and spasm and postural discomforts, among many others.
Some practitioners use scented oils to promote relaxation and healing.
You may buy essential oils at a health food store. A drop or two on a tissue inhaled throughout the day smells nice and can help change your mood. Here is a list of some essential oils and their properties. These oils may be used safely as inhalants with children. Please consult a book such a Aromatherapy for You and Your Child by Tara Fellner if you plan to use scents extensively with children.