Our essential oil blend is mixed in-house from five oils: lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint and melaleuca. Your therapist warms it between their palms, holds it close for you to breathe in, then presses it at the pulse points. You can add it to any service.
The short answer
The blend: lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint and melaleuca.
The ritual: warmed in the palms, breathed in slowly, pressed at the pulse points.
What it can do: help you settle in and breathe more slowly.
What it cannot do: treat a cold, a headache or poor sleep.
Skip it: if strong scents trigger headaches or asthma, or your skin reacts to fragrance.
The five oils, and what each brings
Lavender: soft and floral, with a long history as an evening scent. Many people find it calming.
Lemon: bright and fresh. It keeps the blend light, so it smells clean rather than heavy.
Eucalyptus: cool and sharp. Its scent can make breathing feel more open.
Peppermint: crisp and minty. Menthol, its main compound, gives it that cooling feel.
Melaleuca: better known as tea tree. It adds a green, herbal note.
None of them is here as a medicine. They are here for scent, and for the way a good scent can help you settle.
The ritual, step by step
Your therapist warms the blend between their palms.
They hold it close so you can breathe it in. Take two or three slow breaths.
Then they press it at the pulse points, and the massage continues.
The slow breath matters as much as the oil. A long exhale is part of the Zen Flow™ method too: pressure deepens as you breathe out.
When to skip it, or ask first
Strong scents tend to trigger headaches or asthma for you.
Your skin reacts easily to oils or fragrance.
You are pregnant. Essential oils are available during a prenatal massage; ask the desk first.
For sensitive skin, you can bring your own oil, balm or lotion, and your therapist will use it for your service.
Using essential oils at home
Dilute them. Essential oils are strong, so mix a few drops into a carrier oil before they touch your skin.
Start small, and try a small patch of skin first.
Keep them away from your eyes, and out of reach of children and pets.
Never swallow them.
From Dr. Nick
Scent is one of the quickest ways to tell your body the day is over. A few slow breaths of something clean is a good way to begin.
Common questions
Can I choose a different scent?
The house blend is the one we offer. If you prefer another oil, bring your own, and your therapist will use it for your service.
Are essential oils okay during pregnancy?
They are available during a prenatal massage. Ask the desk first, and skip them if scents bother you right now.
Do essential oils help with colds?
The scent of eucalyptus can make breathing feel more open for a while, but the blend is not a treatment. If you are sick, reschedule. See when to reschedule a massage.
How do I add it?
Essential oils can be added to any service. When you book online, enhancements are offered after you choose your service.
Book your massage
Serenity Zen has studios in West Covina and Diamond Bar. Open daily, 10 AM to 9 PM.