Therapeutic Massage

By Pamela A. Heyen and Cristina Campbell

What you will learn:

• Which oils assist in detoxifying the body and boost the immune system

• Which oils promote relaxation and release tense, tight muscles

• The healing effects of therapeutic oils on the mind, body and spirit

• How your clients will benefit when you incorporate Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils into your massage practice

What is Therapeutic Massage?

• Offering various therapeutic grade essential oils along with techniques of manipulating muscle and connective tissue to improve circulation, assist healing, reduce stress, promote relaxation and well-being

• Using therapeutic grade essential oils to target damaged, sore and compromised tissue that may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue as well as the

lymphatic system

• Can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees and forearms for full body massage or targeted areas

• There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities and several different techniques. All can incorporate the use of Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils

History of Massage Therapy

• Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use

• The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments

•Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems

• The ancient art of massage was introduced to the Western population in the mid-1800s, and techniques were mainly based on Swedish massage methods

• The use of massage therapy declined somewhat during the early part of the 20th century due to advances in traditional Western medicine, but interest blossomed once again during the 1970s

Present Day Massage TherapyIncluding the use of Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils in present day massage can afford many benefits to your clients, such as:

•Physical rehabilitation

•Increasing the flow of blood and nutrients to muscle tissue

•Healing chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, and depression

•Releasing stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness

•Balancing the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional levels of well being

Therapeutic Essential Oils for MassageIf you're not including Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils in your massage,

you are missing one of Nature's most powerful gifts of healing therapy!

• Therapeutic essential oils are potent in small quantities and can be added to V-6 mixing oil

• Rule of thumb is 4-6 drops of essential oil to 2 tablespoons (10 ml) of V-6 carrier oil for body massage

• Create your own massage blends using single oils specific to individuals and their physical, emotional and spiritual needs

• Always store your massage oil blends in dark glass bottles and label your massage blends for

future reference

Lemon• Offer your client a glass of pure water with two drops of lemon essential oil after massage to assist with the detoxifying process

• Diffuse during massage to promote clarity of thought and purpose

• Fragrance is clean, invigorating, enhancing and warming

*If applied to skin, avoid sunlight and UV light for 24 hours.

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Massage Oils Testimonial

“The purity and quality of Young Living products is unsurpassed by anything else on the market today. Other oils don’t even compare. I would never put any other oil besides Young Living on someone’s skin. They are the only products I would ever recommend to my clients.”

Tracy Griffiths, Topanga, CAMassage Therapist

V-6 Massage Oil• No scent and no color

• All YL massage oils nourish skin without clogging pores

• All YL massage oils have a long shelf life

• A complex of anti-oxidant vegetable oils

•Add your own therapeutic essential oils to create the perfect massage oil blend

• Does not include synthetic fragrances or parabens* Fragrance can be an immune system toxicant* Parabens are a class of chemicals that have been cited as

estrogen disrupters

Contains: coconut oil (fractionated), olive oil, sesame seed oil, almond oil, sunflower seed oil, wheatgerm oil and grape seed oilItem #3031

8 fl. oz.

Swedish Massage• One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques

• Vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation

• Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body

• Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements

• Benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury

Relaxation Massage Oil• Promotes relaxation

• Eases tension

• Soothes anxiety

• Helps open and release emotional blocks

• Calming

• Brings about a feeling of balance

Contains: Coconut oil (fractionated), grape seed oil, almond oil, wheatgerm oil, olive oil, and the essential oils of tangerine, rosewood, spearmint, peppermint, Ylang ylang, and lavender

8 fl. oz. Item #3037

Sports Massage • Promotes greater athletic endurance and performance

•Pre-Event massage produces a feeling of psychological readiness, and reduces injury. Best done up to two days prior to the main event.

• Post-event massage:• Minimizes muscle soreness• Reduces swelling• Maintains flexibility•Promotes blood flow to remove lactic acid and waste build-up• Reduces cramping and promotes faster healing• Minimizes the adverse effects of scar tissue• Repairs adhesions and small muscle tears

• Weekly maintenance massage should be a regular part of athletic training. These massages improve elasticity of tissue, and release tension or stress.

Ortho Sport Massage Oil

• Provides soothing relief for tired muscles

• Excellent for after exercise or sports

• Increases circulation

• Reduces inflammation

Contains: Coconut oil (fractionated), grape seed oil, almond oil, wheatgerm oil, olive oil and the essential oils of wintergreen, Eucalyptus globulus, lemongrass, peppermint, elemi, thyme, oregano, and vetiver

Item #30328 fl. oz.

Aroma Siez (blend)• Complex of anti-inflammatory oils

• Relaxing to both striated and smooth muscles

• Promotes circulation

• Combats muscle spasms

• Relieves migraine headaches

• Reduces anxiety

• Calms nerves

• Powerful pain blocker

*Apply to sore muscles, ligaments or areas of poor circulation. Used in the Raindrop Technique.

Contains: basil, marjoram, lavender, peppermint and cypressItem #3309

Black Pepper

• Used for toning muscles

• Beneficial for sprains

• Effective for headaches and mental fatigue

• Analgesic

• Relieves nerve (sciatica) and muscle pain

• Excellent for arthritis

• Fragrance is stimulating, energizing and empowering

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Balsam Fir

• Anti-inflammatory

• Relieves muscular and rheumatic pain

• Excellent for arthritis, rheumatism, scoliosis, lumbago, and sciatica

• Relaxing to the body

• Stimulating to the mind

•Great for pre-event sports massage as it helps reduce lactic acid build-up

•Great for after a workout, rub freely into muscles

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Chair Massage

• Remained clothed

• Boosts energy, alertness, and productivity

• Helps prevent repetitive-stress injuries

• Relaxes and rejuvenates

• Relieves emotional stress

• Aromatherapy can be used to enhance the chair massage experience

* Just five or ten minutes has been found to be effective relief for aches and pains

Joy (blend)

• Fragrance minimizes irritability

• Dispels anger

• Stabilizes the emotions

• Brings joy to the heart, mind and soul

• Helps in overcoming depression

• Diffuse or place a drop on headrest area

A 1995 Mie University study found Citrus oils effective for inducing relaxation and alleviating depressionContains: bergamot, lemon, palmerosa, Ylang ylang, mandarin, rose, geranium, jasmine, rosewood, Roman chamomile

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Deep Tissue• Techniques that utilize deep tissue/muscle massage are administered to affect the sub- layer of musculature and fascia

• Muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature

• Helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendonitis

• Generally integrated with other massage techniques

Ortho Ease Massage Oil• Soothes tired and stressed muscles

•Ideal for strained, swollen, or torn muscles and ligaments

• Anti-inflammatory and analgesic

• Detoxifying and cleansing

• Warming to the skin

• Stimulates circulation

Contains: Coconut oil (fractionated), wheatgerm oil, grape seed oil, almond oil and olive oil and the essential oils of: wintergreen, juniper, marjoram, red thyme, vetiver, peppermint, eucalyptus globulus, eucalyptus radiata, and lemongrass

8 fl. oz.Item #3033

Marjoram

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• Penetrating muscle soothing properties

• Relieves body and joint discomfort

• Lowers blood pressure

• Relaxing to the body

• Calming to the nerves

• Improves circulation

• Powerful spasm relief

• Alleviates migraines and mental fatigue

*Use for arthritis/rheumatism, muscle/nerve pain, headaches, circulatory disorders and fluid retention. Used in Raindrop Technique.

Basil, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus

These oils contain 1 ,8 Cineole and provide the following benefits:

• Deep muscle and tissue permeation

• Powerful spasm relief

• Anti-inflammatory

• Muscle relaxant

• Soothing to sore muscles

• Helps to overcome mental fatigue

• Improves mental clarity

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Copaiba• Amplifies effects of other oils

• Supportive to body’s natural healing response

• Strong anti-inflammatory

• Contains the highest amounts of beta caryophyllene (55 percent) of any known essential oil

• Reduces pain

• Excellent for arthritis and rheumatism

* Basile, A. C., et al. “Anti-inflammatory activity of oleoresin from Brazilian Copaifera.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 1988; 22: 101-9.

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Lemongrass

• Regenerates connective tissues and ligaments

• Dilates blood vessels

• Anti-inflammatory

• Improves circulation

• Promotes lymph flow

• Healing to varicose veins

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Valor (blend)• Helps body to self correct, balance and align energy

• Instills courage, confidence and self esteem

• Antispasmodic

• Cleanses liver and lymphatic system

• Elevates the mind to overcome stress and despair

•Combats depression

Contains: rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, and spruce in a carrier of almond oil

*Use a couple of drops on each foot of client before beginning massageItem #3429

Medical Massage• Works well with physical therapy and has the added benefits of a deep tissue massage without the painful pressure

• Used in conjunction with your physician for maximum benefits of healing and pain relief

• Medical decongestive therapy is used for stimulating and detoxifying the lymphatic system

•Light medical massage is also used in pain management and palliative care

PanAway (blend)

• Reduces pain and inflammation

• Increases circulation

• Accelerates healing

• Relieves swelling

• Good for the discomfort of arthritis, sprains, muscle spasms, cramps, bumps and bruises

• Analgesic effect

Contains: helichrysum, wintergreen, clove, and peppermintItem #3390

Grapefruit and Cypress• Detoxifies the liver

•Diuretic, great for fluid retention

•Fat dissolving, good for cellulite

•Cleansing for kidneys and lymphatic

•Strengthens vascular systemItem #3560

• Improves circulation

•Strengthens blood capillaries

• Discourages fluid retention

• Eases feeling of loss

•Creates a sense of security and grounding

• Calms and soothes angerItem #3530

“These 2 beautiful oils are so beneficial for varicose veins and ankle swelling in the summer. I use them on my clients regularly.” Cristina Campbell O Fallon, IL

Helichrysum• Regenerates nerves

• Increases circulation

• Excellent for diabetic neuropathy

• Chelates chemicals and toxins

• Antispasmodic

• Minimizes bruising and varicose veins

• Great for reducing muscle pain

• Cleanses and decongests the liver and gallbladder

• Dissolves Plaque

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Roman Chamomile• Great for aches and pains

• Calming, relaxing properties

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antispasmodic

• Regenerates nerves

• Relieves restlessness, anxiety, depression and insomnia

•Fragrance minimizes irritability, may help to dispel anger and stabilize the emotions

*Use on stiff stressed shoulders and neck areaItem #3512

Peppermint• Pain reliever

• May reduce fevers

• Purifying and stimulating to the mind

• Digestive stimulant

• Anti-inflammatory

• Adaptagenic; vasodilator/vasoconstrictor

• Excellent for headaches, rheumatism, scoliosis, lumbago, back problems and arthritis

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Roll-ons Portable, quick and convenient, these roll-on applicators are an easy way to relieve your clients physical discomforts on the spot.

• Stress Away – relieves stress, encourages relaxation and reduces nervous tension

• Valor – increase strength, courage and self esteem

• Breathe Again – supports respiratory health

• Deep Relief – provides support for muscle pain and tension

• Tranquil – decreases anxiety and induces tranquility and relaxation

Stress Away #4472, Deep Relief #3534, Breathe Again #3528, Tranquil #3533 and Valor #3529

Vita Flex Massage • Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils are applied to specific reflex points

• Energy is released through electrical impulses created by using pads and nails of the fingers in a rolling motion

• There are over 1,400 Vita Flex points on the body

• Vita Flex points correspond to the organs and systems of the body which utilize specific oils to restore normal body function

• Electrical charges follow nerve pathways to open electrical circuits, which may be congested by toxins, damaged tissue,

or loss of oxygen

• Relieves pain, promotes healing and supports overall health

* Used in conjunction with Raindrop technique

Raindrop Technique

Developed by D. Gary Young The essential oils used in this technique:• Reduce inflammation •Support the immune system•Ease respiratory discomfort•Relax stressed muscles•Curb digestive upset•Relieve body and joint discomfort•Lift the spirit•Restore calm and increase ability to concentrate•Balance energy•Bring the body into structural and electrical alignment

* Technique may also be beneficial for colds and flu, auto-immune deficiency disorders, shingles, spinal stenosis and much more.

A noninvasive tool for helping to correct defects in the curvature of the spine caused by viruses and bacteria that lie dormant

Reflexology Massage• There are reflex points in the hands, feet and ears that relate to every organ, gland, and system of the body

• Pressure on these reflexes relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the body

• Applying pressure to the feet, hand or ears with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques

• Use therapeutic-grade essential oils on corresponding reflex points to enhance the effectiveness

• Therapeutic-grade essential oils have affinities for different organs, glands, and body systems much like the reflex points have to different areas of the body

Myopractic Muscle Therapy

• Myopractic muscle therapy integrates its own unique style of energetic work, Swedish, sports, trigger point, myofascial, and even structural integration techniques

• Clears obstructions from soft tissue (trigger

points, scar tissue, muscle bundles, and old bruises)

• Separates to release myofascial adhesions, separates fascial planes, and rebalances muscles

• Posture balancing evaluation identifies the source of chronic pain

• Addresses misalignments in the body’s structure and realigns them

Testimonial from Nancy Means

CEO and Owner of Get a Grip Muscle Therapy

“I am a myopractor practicing in the St. Louis, Missouri area. I have used the Young Living essential oil blends of Joy, Harmony and Peace and Calming to alleviate a clients severe depression. My client was able to wean off all medications within a 90 day period. This client has now been off all medications for over a year.

I have used frankincense and PanAway to assist in the treatment of Reynaud's associated with Crest Syndrome.

When addressing physical complaints, I also use the essential oil of lemon, and the blends Valor and Release especially for arthritis pain and neuro muscular challenges. These Young Living Oils are powerful and I have witnessed healing on many levels.’’

Stone Therapy Stones of all shapes and sizes and varyingtemperatures, are used to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation, and a spiritual connection to earth energy.

When using Therapeutic grade essential oils in conjunction with stone therapy it can:

•Encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work

•Aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the area, and balancing male/female energies

•Facilitate trigger-point work

•Drive the oils deep to heal damaged tissue

Pre-natal and Pregnancy Massage

Many methods of massage are effective and safe prenatally, during labor and postpartum periods of women’s pregnancies.

Only Young Living essential oils can be inhaled, applied and ingested throughout the entire pregnancy to condition and prepare the body.

• Protects against physical discomfort• Nausea (morning sickness)• Itching and stretch marks• Helps with lower back pain• Emotional stress and anxiety

Note: In the final trimester only apply essential oils on the feet as certain oils on the abdomen can cause the baby to turn.

List of Oils for Pregnancy

• Lavender

• Peppermint

•Thyme

• Geranium

• Tangerine

• Grapefruit

• Lemon

• Orange

• Rose

• Frankincense

• Rosewood

• Sandalwood

• Roman chamomile

• Ylang ylang

• Ginger

• Gentle Baby (Blend)

• Peace and Calming (Blend)

• Jasmine

• Melaleuca alternafolia

• Cedarwood

Sensation Massage Oil• Inspires the senses

• Eases tension to restore vitality

• Promotes feelings of youthfulness and passion

• Leaves skin feeling silky and youthful

Contains: Grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, wheatgerm oil and vitamin E with the essential oils of rosewood, Ylang ylang and jasmine absolute

8 fl. oz.

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How I stopped Premature Labor

When I was pregnant with my son Daniel, I was told that flying in my last trimester would be safe. Due to the cabin pressure, before we landed I began having contractions. I prayed and the words lavender came to my mind. I called a friend and she brought me Young Living lavender oil which I immediately started applying to my abdomen. I continued the application of a few drops of lavender oil every 20 minutes until the contractions completely stopped, allowing me to carry Daniel full term.

Teri Secrest, Prescott, AZ

More Pregnancy TestimonialsBesides myself and my amazing husband, peppermint was my very dear and loyal friend during pregnancy. I had ALL the symptoms that any book can describe: morning sickness, headaches, dizziness, very sensitive to smells, lack of energy, weird stomach and so on. I have to tell you, if you are pregnant or you know someone who is blessed by this process, do yourself/herself a favor and get a bottle or even two bottles of Peppermint right away! It helped me with everything, even when the day was hot, I would rub it at the soles of my feet and aahhhhh I was completely refreshed. I was able to forget whatever at home, but never my Peppermint oil. Many Blessings, Fe Bailey ~ San Francisco, CA

I used essential oils during my labors and both my children were born naturally at home. I inhaled Peace and Calming and Gentle Baby (not mixed) to ease me when my contractions got tough and refocus me on my breathing. I also used Gentle Baby topically on my belly while I was pregnant to prevent stretch marks along with coca butter. The peppermint I used during pregnancy and during labor by inhalation to ease nausea and increase oxygen intake. I also used a drop of peppermint in my tea to soothe digestion when needed. A drop of lemon in water was useful for soothing heartburn during my pregnancy. Scarlet Paolicchi ~ Nashville, TN

Infant Massage• Offers the comfort and security of being touched

• Promotes proper growth and healthy development of infants by stimulating nerves, increasing blood flow and strengthening the immune system

•Use peppermint to bring down a fever relieve colic, and constipation by helping to work out gas and regulate digestion

•Massaging with R.C., lemon or Purification on the chest may ease congestion (also may be diffused)

• Encourages parent-child bonding

•Peace and Calming or Lavender mixed with pure coconut oil or V-6 mixing oil make a great all over body massage before bedtime or after bath

Lavender & Peace and Calming (blend)

• Anti-inflammatory

• Promotes tissue regeneration

•Healing to skin conditions such as eczema, scarring and stretch marks, psoriasis and burns

• Relieves nervous tension and anxiety

• Reduces mental stress and depression

• Calming, balancing and relaxing

•Massage on bottom of feet to promote peaceful nights sleep

•Calms overactive childrenItem #3575Contains: blue tansy, tangerine,

orange, Ylang ylang and patchouli

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Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil• Enhances circulation

• Provides nutrients to reduce fat and cellulite

• Nourishes skin without clogging pores

• Improves skin texture

• Helps detoxify and cleanse

• Long shelf life

Contains: Coconut Oil (fractionated), grape seed oil, olive oil, wheatgerm oil and almond oil with the essential oils of cedarwood, cypress, juniper, grapefruit, clary sage and pepper

8 fl. oz. Item #3035

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Abdominal Fat and Body Image in Post-menopausal Women

Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science College Kim, Hee-Ja Korea

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of aromatherapy massage on abdominal fat and body image in post-menopausal women. All subjects received one hour of whole body massage as treatment by the same researcher every week for 6 weeks. Participants also massaged their own abdomen two times everyday for 5 days each week for 6 weeks.The two groups used different kinds of oil. The experimental group used 3% grapefruit oil, cypress and three other kinds of oil. The control group used grape seed oil. Result: Abdominal subcutaneous fat and waist circumference in the experimental group significantly decreased after aromatherapy massage compared to the control group. Body image in the experimental group was significantly better after aromatherapy massage than in the control group. Conclusion: These results suggest that Aromatherapy massage could be utilized as an effective intervention to reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, waist circumference, and to improve body image in post-menopausal women.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17615482

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