The Aromahead Blog - Aromatherapy Education and Resources

I love massage, and I also love chocolate. (What a great combination!) It’s not very convenient to eat chocolate while you’re getting a massage, though. So you can make these Cocoa Jasmine Massage Sticks to create a luxurious experience without the mess! […]

When I make essential oil Massage blends, I usually stick to about a 2% dilution. 2% Dilution 1 oz (30 ml) — 10 to 12 drops 2 oz (60 ml) — 20 to 24 drops That’s assuming I’m doing a relaxation massage, and not blending for any specific issue. If I just want to encourage a calm mind and relaxed body, 2% is strong enough. That comes to about 10–12 drops of essential oil for every 1 oz (30 ml) of carrier oil. […]

Make sports massage oil with jojoba and ease sore muscles naturally! Have you ever had a day full of fun physical activities—maybe playing sports with friends, or working out for awhile at the gym—and then come home and just knew you were going to feel it the next day? It can be such a good feeling knowing your body has gotten such exercise, but the sore muscles that sometimes follow aren’t as much fun. […]

Cindy Black and I have been writing our new online class, Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists, for almost a year now. It's finally done and published, and people are registering! Cindy made a funny ad one night when we had been writing all day and we were delirious. (It makes me laugh every time I see it!) […]