Last updated Nov 2007

















Aromatherapy and Massage

In addition to the forms of Chinese Medicine described above, women coming to the Women’s Clinic may benefit from additional forms of treatment.

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of the essential oils of plants to promote healing. The fragrant oils may be administered by massage, or through inhalations, bath preparations, or topical creams.

Massage may be used in conjunction with any of the treatments described above. It may be used to treat specific ailments (from nasal congestion body aches and pains) or may be used generally to promote relaxation. It is often administered using essential oils, as aromatherapy massage.