Published on May 11, 2026 · Reading time 3 minutes · Written by Marta Coelho
Essential oils are more than just pleasant fragrances. Used correctly, they can become a genuine ally in your daily life. It's not magic, it's chemistry: aromatic molecules interact directly with your emotional brain.
Smell is the only sense directly connected to the limbic system, the emotional center of your brain. When you breathe in an essential oil, the signal reaches instantly to the area that manages your emotions, memories, and stress levels.
That's why a scent can instantly transport you to a childhood memory. This direct link between smell and emotion is what makes essential oils so interesting in therapeutic support.
Unlike medications that pass through your digestive system, aromatic molecules reach your brain in seconds. The effect is immediate and measurable: reduced cortisol, slower heart rate, muscular relaxation.
The reference oil for easing anxiety and promoting sleep. A few drops on your pillow or diffused in the evening are enough. Lavender is also very useful during stress spikes: one drop on your wrists, breathe deeply, and calm returns gradually.
Used for millennia in meditation and contemplation. Frankincense helps you refocus, calm your mind, and connect with yourself. It's the ideal oil before a therapy session or a moment of reflection.
Its warm, sweet aroma instantly lifts your mood. Perfect for diffusing in the morning to start the day with energy, or during moments of low spirits. Sweet orange is also very appreciated by children.
It helps release deep emotional tension and regain self-confidence. Often used in massage diluted in a carrier oil. Its intense floral scent invites surrender.
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Stimulates concentration and helps overcome mental fatigue. One drop in your palms, breathe deeply, and mental fog dissipates. Be careful, this oil is powerful: one drop is enough.
At MC-TERRA, essential oils are offered to complement therapeutic work. They don't replace therapy, they support it.
Through diffusion during the session to create a calming atmosphere and promote emotional openness. The choice of oil depends on the session's theme.
Applied directly to specific points (wrists, soles of feet, back of neck) to anchor emotional work in your body. The oil becomes a "sensory reminder" that your body retains between sessions.
To take home to continue the work at home. Marta often prepares a personalized blend that clients can use daily.
Oils are never imposed. They're a tool among others, offered to those who wish it. If you don't like strong scents or have allergies, we always find an alternative.
MC-TERRA uses exclusively doTERRA essential oils, recognized for their purity and CPTG certification (Certified Pure Tested Grade). Each batch is tested by independent laboratories to guarantee the absence of contaminants and optimal concentration of active principles.
This is an important choice, because a low-quality oil can be ineffective or even harmful. In therapy, we don't take that risk.
If this interests you, feel free to discuss it during your next session or contact us to learn more.
