Aromatherapy
A relaxing full-body massage enhanced with essential oils.
- Treatment time
- 60 minutes
- Results
- Immediate
- Longevity
- Several days to weeks; builds with a course
- Downtime
- None
- Price
- £120
About Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy massage combines relaxing full-body technique with essential oils chosen to support your mood and sense of wellbeing — calming, uplifting or balancing, depending on what you need that day. The oils are blended for you at the start of the session and absorbed through the skin and the senses.
It's a gentler, more sensory treatment than deep tissue or sports massage, aimed at total relaxation rather than working out specific problem areas. Available as a single session or a package of three.
Key Benefits
- 01Full-body relaxation with oils chosen for you
- 02Calms stress and supports better sleep
- 03A sensory treatment that lifts or settles your mood
- 04Gentle, flowing pressure
- 05Supports circulation and skin hydration
- 06Available as a package of three
Is this treatment right for me?
Aromatherapy suits anyone who wants to relax deeply, sleep better or lift their mood, and who prefers gentle pressure. Some oils aren't suitable in pregnancy or with certain conditions and allergies, so please mention anything relevant.
You may be suitable if…
- You're stressed, run down or sleeping badly
- You prefer a gentle, sensory treatment
- You'd like the benefits of essential oils
- You have no allergy, pregnancy or condition that limits oil choice
Your consultation will consider…
- What you'd like from the session and any areas of concern
- Injuries, pain, skin conditions and health issues that affect technique
- Pressure preference and any areas to avoid
- Whether a course or package would suit your goal
What to expect
Before treatment
Your therapist asks how you're feeling and what you'd like from the session, then blends essential oils to match — calming, uplifting or balancing. Please mention allergies, pregnancy or skin sensitivities.
During treatment
A flowing full-body massage using the blended oils, with light to medium pressure and long, rhythmic strokes designed to settle the nervous system. The scent is part of the treatment. Sessions are sixty minutes.
After treatment
Take a moment to sit up slowly. Your therapist may suggest simple stretches or ways to ease the tension that brought you in. Drink some water and, if you can, give yourself a little time before rushing back into your day.
Results & longevity
Most people leave feeling deeply calm, and many sleep better that night. The relaxation effect lasts several days; for ongoing stress, the package of three sessions spaced a couple of weeks apart builds a more lasting sense of balance.
Recovery, side effects & aftercare
Massage has no downtime. You may feel relaxed, slightly sleepy or — after firmer work — pleasantly achy for a day, in the same way you might after exercise. That settles quickly.
Side effects
Mild soreness or tenderness for a day or so after firmer work is normal, as is feeling tired or very relaxed. Occasionally people notice a mild headache or feel emotional afterwards, which passes. Bruising is uncommon. Massage is avoided over injuries, infections, recent surgery, blood clots and certain medical conditions — please tell your therapist about anything relevant.
Aftercare
Drink water, avoid alcohol for the rest of the day and keep the treated muscles warm. Gentle movement and stretching help; a hot bath or shower that evening is welcome. If an area feels tender after deep work, a warm compress or a gentle walk helps it settle.
Please get in touch if soreness lasts more than a couple of days, or if you have any concern after your treatment.
- Downtime
- None
- Redness
- Some pinkness where the skin has been worked, fades within an hour
- Swelling
- None
- Bruising
- Uncommon; occasionally after firm or deep work
- Normal activities
- Immediately; take it easy after deep work if you can
Frequently Asked Questions
Which oils are used?
A blend chosen for you at the start — lavender and chamomile for calm, citrus for lift, and others depending on your needs. Please tell us about allergies or sensitivities.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
Some oils aren't recommended in pregnancy. Our pregnancy massage uses safe oils and positioning, so please book that instead.
Will I smell of oil afterwards?
Lightly — the oils are absorbed and the scent fades over a few hours. You're welcome to shower before leaving if you'd rather.
Is it firm?
No — aromatherapy uses light to medium pressure for relaxation. For firm work, deep tissue or sports massage suits better.
What should I wear?
You'll undress to your comfort level for the area being treated and be covered with towels throughout; only the part being worked on is uncovered.
Is there anything that means I shouldn't have a massage?
Fever, infection, recent surgery or injury, blood clots and certain medical conditions can rule out or modify treatment. Please mention anything relevant when you book or at the start of your session.
How do I book?
Online, by phone or WhatsApp. Sessions are available across the week; let us know your preferred therapist if you have one.
Your Practitioners
Leta
Massage Therapist
Leta is a massage therapist at Banana Beauty Lab, delivering the treatments in this section.
Roberta
Massage Therapist
Roberta is a massage therapist at Banana Beauty Lab, delivering the treatments in this section.