Massage can be conducted with oil, lotion, or powder, with or without fragrance. Please let your preference be known. If you do not know, ask your therapist for recommendations. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years by physicians for various types of healing. Essential oils are subtle, volatile liquids distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They are oxygenating and help transport nutrients to the cells of our body. Research has shown that essential oils enhance and support the immune system. Using essential oils during a massage in an added bonus toward optimum health. Young Living Essential Oils are Cindy's personal recommendation* due to their high standards of the entire process of organic herb production and distillation. For more information on Essential Oils please visit the Young Living website at http://www.youngliving.com