'Aromatherapy'. It sounds exotic but exactly what 'therapy' can you get from 'aroma'? "WHAT MELODY CHOSE WAS A THERAPEUTIC SPORTS BLEND WHICH HAS ROSEMARY IN IT, EUCALYPTUS, CAMPHOR, BIRCH, WINTERGREEN AND ALL OF THOSE ARE ANALGESIC WHICH IS PAIN RELIEVING, IT'S ALSO GOOD FOR RESPIRATORY AND MUSCLE RELAXATION." Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils that come from plants, trees and herbs. Normally mixed with a "carrier" oil they are often rubbed into the skin during a massage. "OUR SENSE OF SMELL IS ACTUALLY 10-THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN OUR SENSE OF TASTE. AND SO WE SMELL THINGS IMMEDIATELY. Depending on the particular scent, aromatherapists say the oils can work to cleanse, stimulate, relax and even help control pain. "FIRST WHAT I'M GOING TO DO IS TAKE YOU ON A SENSORY JOURNEY…" If you embark on your own 'sensory journey' the therapist will likely ask you some basic health questions. Pregnant women should avoid aromatherapy treatments as some essential oils might be harmful to the fetus however more studies are needed. If you're otherwise healthy and opt for this type of massage, you'll likely be wrapped up so your body stays warm and your pores stay open. The scents are believed to stimulate nerve cells in the nose, sending impulses to the brain. "IT GOES FROM THE OLFACTORY TO LIMBIC SYSTEM WHICH IS OUR CONNECTION TO OUR EMOTIONS IN THE BRAIN." It's also the part of the brain which controls memory and if the memories are happy, endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, might be released. "THE FEET AND THE HANDS ARE THE QUICKEST WAY FOR THE ESSENTIAL OILS TO GET INTO THE BLOODSTREAM." There have been several studies on aromatherapy: one of the more hopeful shows Lavender oil to be somewhat effective in calming patients suffering from severe dementia. Another study suggests that the use of pleasing smells might be an effective complementary therapy for managing chronic pain. More studies are needed to prove effectiveness, but those administering this type of treatment gage its benefits by their clients' reactions.