Aromatherapy

In the field of aromatherapy essential oils are used to provide wellness benefits. Those administering treatments can assist clients with physical and mental health as well as providing focus and balance. Studied for hundreds of years, essential oils are volatile substances that can alter moods and effect emotional well-being in people and pets. Aromatherapy is commonly used to assist in decreasing stress, soothing skin, and providing relief from depression and anxiety.

Those in the aromatherapy industry assist clients with relaxation through massage, breathing techniques, and environmental factors. Therapists using these methods learn about the properties of the essential oils without adding chemicals that may have harmful effects. Aroma-therapists help clients cleanse the body of toxins to increase their positive state of mind. They learn about how the olfactory senses work through the nose to the glands to relax or stimulate the body.

Often working hands-on with clients, those with a career in aromatherapy provide massage for the body and face as well as teaching clients to relax and breathe properly. They often work in spa settings at resorts, on cruise ships, or in salons. They work one-on-one in private to consult with the client to learn what concerns they have about their emotional health. Typically these positions are paid an hourly wage determined by the facility, or practitioners are self-employed and set their own fees.