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34 m a s s a g e & b o d y wo r k m a rc h /a p r i l 2 0 24 ESSENTIAL BLENDS Harness the Power of Aromatherapy Synergies for the Muscular System By Anne Williams Most massage therapists are familiar with aromatherapy, defined as the art and science of using essential oils and related plant products for physical, psychological, and spiritual wellness. Aromatherapy synergy is a combination of essential oils with complementary therapeutic effects formulated to meet specific wellness goals. By first understanding the power of aromatherapy synergies, we can then use our knowledge to combine specific essential oils, add them to massage lubricants, and subsequently turn them into potent therapeutic formulations that extend and empower the positive effects of massage therapy. KEY POINT • When essential oils are combined properly and diluted in a massage lubricant, they can expand the effects of massage.