Rainbow Medicine — Complementary Wellness
Scent is ancient medicine. These carefully formulated blends — massage oils and diffuser blends alike — are chosen to extend and deepen the healing work you do in the treatment room, carrying its effects into your everyday life.
The Aromatic Dimension of TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine understands the body as an integrated system — physical, emotional, and energetic. Acupuncture works by regulating the flow of Qi through the meridian network, but the healing does not stop when you leave the clinic. The hours and days between sessions are an opportunity to reinforce and sustain what has been set in motion on the treatment table.
Essential oils provide one of the most accessible bridges between clinic and home. Absorbed through the skin during massage or inhaled through the olfactory system via a diffuser, aromatic compounds interact with the limbic system — the brain's emotional and autonomic centre — influencing mood, nervous system tone, hormonal regulation, and the body's stress response. In TCM terms, different oils support different organ systems: lavender calms the Heart and Liver; citrus oils lift Liver Qi stagnation; frankincense grounds the Shen (spirit).
Dr Christine Shen has selected a curated range of massage blends and essential oil diffuser blends specifically to complement the treatments available at Rainbow Medicine. These are not generic aromatherapy products — each blend has been chosen to align with particular clinical presentations and therapeutic goals. Your practitioner may apply a massage blend at the end of your session, or recommend a diffuser blend for home use between appointments.
Applied topically during or after treatment. These blends are formulated in a base of carrier oils — soya bean, jojoba, sunflower, wheatgerm — enriched with Vitamin E and combined with therapeutic essential oils chosen for their specific physiological and emotional effects. They can be applied by the practitioner during bodywork or used at home for self-massage. Always patch-test before first use.
Used in a diffuser, oil burner, or inhaler at home. These concentrated blends are not for topical application. Add a few drops to your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner to create a therapeutic aromatic environment — particularly powerful during rest, meditation, before sleep, or while doing the inner work between therapy sessions. Some blends are ideal for the treatment room itself.
Your Treatment — Your Oils
Find your treatment below to see which oil blends are most likely to support your healing journey. Your practitioner will always advise on individual suitability — these are general guidelines, not prescriptions.
| Treatment / Condition | Recommended Oil Blends |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) |
| IVF / Fertility Support | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) Meditation (oil) |
| Pregnancy Acupuncture | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) — always consult your practitioner; some oils are contraindicated in pregnancy |
| Women's Health / Hormonal | Happiness (massage) Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Men's Health / Fertility | Energy (massage) Mental Clarity (oil) |
| Psychotherapy / Counselling | Anxiety (oil) Calming (oil) Meditation (oil) |
| Sound Therapy | Meditation (oil) Calming (oil) |
| Bowen Therapy | Relaxation (massage) Sport (massage) |
| Cupping | Sport (massage) Energy (massage) |
| Tui Na / Massage | Sport (massage) Relaxation (massage) |
| Moxibustion | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Endometriosis / PCOS | Relaxation (massage) Happiness (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Menopause | Happiness (massage) Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Anxiety | Anxiety (oil) Calming (oil) Meditation (oil) |
| Insomnia | Sleep Assisting (oil) Calming (oil) Relaxation (massage) |
| Gut Health / Digestive | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Chronic Fatigue | Energy (massage) Mental Clarity (oil) Relaxation (massage) |
| Sports Injury | Sport (massage) Energy (massage) |
| Tennis / Golf Elbow | Sport (massage) |
| Post-Viral Recovery | Energy (massage) Mental Clarity (oil) |
| Eczema / Skin | Relaxation (massage) Calming (oil) — patch test required |
| Stress / Burnout | Stress Relief (oil) Stress Relief #2 (massage) Calming (oil) |
| Depression / Low Mood | Happiness (massage) Energy (massage) Mental Clarity (oil) |
| Inner Self / Spiritual | Meditation (oil) Aphrodisiac (oil) |
| Relationships / Romance | Aphrodisiac (oil) Happiness (massage) |
The Full Range
Every blend in our collection is chosen for therapeutic purpose, not fragrance alone. Below you will find the complete ingredient list, intended effect, how to use each blend, and which treatments it best complements.
Massage Blends — Topical Application
Uplifts mood and stimulates the senses
Key Ingredients
Soya Bean, Lemon, Rosemary, Wheatgerm, Vitamin E, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Blue Gum
A brisk, invigorating blend designed to counter physical and mental lethargy. Rosemary and peppermint stimulate circulation and sharpen alertness; eucalyptus opens the respiratory passages; lemon brings a bright, uplifting freshness. Applied to the back, shoulders, or limbs, this blend helps restore a sense of vitality when the body feels depleted.
How to Use
Applied by practitioner during treatment, or self-massage at home onto shoulders, neck, and arms.
Complements
Cupping, Chronic Fatigue, Sports Injury, Depression, Post-Viral Recovery, Men's Health
Promotes feelings of happiness and euphoria
Key Ingredients
Soya Bean, Bergamot, Rose Geranium, Mandarin, Jojoba, Vitamin E, Neroli
A luminous, floral-citrus blend built around bergamot's renowned mood-lifting properties, rose geranium's hormonal balancing effects, and the radiant warmth of neroli. Jojoba adds a silky, skin-nourishing quality. This blend is particularly valued for lifting low mood and supporting emotional wellbeing through hormonal transitions — menopause, PMS, or periods of emotional flatness.
How to Use
Apply to chest, solar plexus, and inner wrists. Breathe deeply as it is applied.
Complements
Women's Health, Endometriosis, PCOS, Menopause, Depression, Relationships
Sharpens the mind and keeps you focused
Key Ingredients
Soya Bean, Grapefruit Pink, Bergamot, Wheatgerm, Lemon, Basil, Vitamin E, Sunflower
A clean, uplifting blend for the thinking person who feels foggy or scattered. Basil is traditionally associated with clearing the mind; grapefruit and lemon offer bright clarity; bergamot adds a calming quality that prevents stimulation from tipping into jitteriness. Wheatgerm and sunflower provide an antioxidant-rich carrier base. Excellent for those managing cognitive fatigue or brain fog.
How to Use
Apply to temples, back of neck, and forearms. Can also be applied to the chest for inhalation benefit.
Complements
Men's Health, Chronic Fatigue, Post-Viral Recovery, Depression
Promotes a peaceful, relaxed state of body and mind
Key Ingredients
Soya Bean, Lavender, Vitamin E, Wheatgerm, Mandarin, Marjoram, Patchouli, Geranium, Jojoba, Chamomile Roman
The most comprehensive relaxation blend in the collection — ten carefully balanced ingredients work together to calm the nervous system on every level. Chamomile Roman is deeply calming for mind and body; lavender soothes and promotes sleep; marjoram eases muscular tension; patchouli and geranium ground and balance. This blend is the backbone of the post-acupuncture experience, anchoring the body in a deeply restful state.
How to Use
Full body or focused massage. Apply to back, abdomen, feet. Breathe slowly as the oils warm on the skin.
Complements
Acupuncture, IVF, Pregnancy Acupuncture, Women's Health, Insomnia, Gut Health, Moxibustion, Bowen, Eczema
Stimulating and warming — ideal for stiff and sore muscles
Key Ingredients
Soybean, Camphor, Wintergreen, Pine, Vitamin E, Sunflower
A powerful therapeutic blend formulated for musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, and post-exercise recovery. Camphor and wintergreen (which contains natural methyl salicylate) create a warming sensation that increases local circulation and eases muscle tension; pine adds a fresh, expansive quality. This blend is often used alongside cupping or Tui Na massage to enhance tissue penetration and speed physical recovery.
How to Use
Massage firmly into affected areas — lower back, shoulders, calves, elbows. Do not apply near eyes or mucous membranes.
Complements
Sports Injury, Tennis Elbow, Cupping, Tui Na, Bowen Therapy
Reduces stress and its physical and emotional side effects
Key Ingredients
Soya Bean, Bergamot, Wheatgerm, Patchouli, Orange Bitter, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Vitamin E, Sunflower
A rich, complex blend that works on stress from multiple angles — bergamot and citrus oils (orange, grapefruit) lift the mood and counteract emotional heaviness; patchouli grounds and earths a racing mind; ylang ylang slows heart rate and eases mental tension. This is the ideal complement to acupuncture sessions focused on stress, burnout, or the physical consequences of chronic pressure — tight shoulders, disturbed sleep, digestive upset.
How to Use
Apply to back, shoulders, and abdomen. Long, slow massage strokes enhance the calming effect.
Complements
Stress / Burnout, Anxiety, Acupuncture
Essential Oil Blends — Diffuser / Burner Use
Relieves symptoms of stress from everyday challenges
Key Ingredients
Orange, Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender, Ylang Ylang
A beautifully balanced blend that addresses the nervous system from above and below — citrus top notes lift and refresh the emotional body; lavender calms and soothes the middle register; patchouli and ylang ylang anchor the base, slowing the anxious mind and settling the body into a calmer rhythm. Use at home in the evenings, or diffuse in your workspace when pressure peaks.
How to Use
Add 4–6 drops to your diffuser. Use for 30–60 minute sessions. Do not apply undiluted to skin.
Complements
Stress / Burnout, Anxiety, Acupuncture
Sweet and sensual — heightens the senses and sets the mood for romance
Key Ingredients
Lavender, Orange Sweet, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Jojoba, Jasmine Absolute
A deeply sensual blend anchored by jasmine absolute — one of the most prized aromatic materials in both perfumery and Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to lift the spirits and open the heart. Ylang ylang adds warmth and intimacy; cedarwood grounds; lavender ensures the experience remains calming rather than overwhelming. This blend supports emotional connection, intimate wellbeing, and the renewal of relational warmth.
How to Use
Diffuse in a shared space 30 minutes before a meaningful conversation or intimate time together.
Complements
Relationships / Romance, Inner Self, Spiritual Wellness
Assists in reducing states associated with anxiety
Key Ingredients
Lavender, Rosewood, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang
A focused, purposeful blend specifically formulated for anxious states. Lavender and bergamot are among the most clinically studied essential oils for anxiety reduction; rosewood brings a gentle, steadying warmth; ylang ylang soothes the racing heart. This blend is ideal for use before acupuncture sessions, during moments of heightened anxiety, or as part of a bedtime routine when anxiety disrupts sleep onset.
How to Use
Diffuse for 20–40 minutes. Can also be placed on a tissue and inhaled directly in moments of acute anxiety.
Complements
Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Insomnia, Stress
Creates a relaxed, calming sensation
Key Ingredients
Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense, Cedarwood
Frankincense — the ancient resin used for centuries in meditation and ceremony — anchors this blend with deep, grounding warmth. Combined with lavender, ylang ylang, and cedarwood, it creates a profoundly calming atmosphere ideal for use in the treatment room, for post-session recovery at home, or to mark a transition from the busyness of the day to an evening of rest. One of the most universally recommended blends across all treatment categories.
How to Use
Diffuse during rest periods, after acupuncture, before bed, or during any quiet reflective time.
Complements
Acupuncture, IVF, Anxiety, Insomnia, Moxibustion, Sound Therapy, Gut Health, Eczema, Pregnancy, Stress
Encourages inner peace and stillness
Key Ingredients
Orange Sweet, Patchouli, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Thyme Red
A complex, layered blend designed to quieten the thinking mind and open access to a deeper, more spacious inner state. Frankincense and clary sage have long been used in contemplative traditions; patchouli earths and centres; thyme red adds a warming yang note that prevents spaciness. This blend enhances any reflective practice — meditation, breathwork, journalling, or simply sitting quietly after treatment.
How to Use
Diffuse during meditation, sound therapy, breathwork, or after acupuncture sessions.
Complements
IVF Support, Sound Therapy, Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Inner Self, Spiritual Wellness
Refreshing and stimulating — supports mental alertness and focus
Key Ingredients
Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil, Lemon Cold Pressed
A crisp, bright blend for moments when the mind feels sluggish, scattered, or overwhelmed. All four ingredients are classified in aromatherapy as cognitive activators — grapefruit stimulates, basil clarifies, lemon refreshes, bergamot lifts and focuses. Use during study, creative work, or in recovery from illness or fatigue when brain fog is a primary complaint.
How to Use
Diffuse during work or study. Use morning or early afternoon only — stimulating blends are not recommended near bedtime.
Complements
Men's Health, Chronic Fatigue, Post-Viral Recovery, Depression
Encourages the onset and quality of sleep
Key Ingredients
Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Jojoba, Chamomile Roman
A gentle, soporific blend that signals to the nervous system that it is safe to rest. Chamomile Roman and lavender are the most well-researched essential oils for sleep improvement; marjoram brings a warming, muscle-relaxing quality particularly useful for those who carry tension into bed; lemon adds a clean brightness that prevents the blend from feeling heavy. Begin diffusing 30–45 minutes before you intend to sleep.
How to Use
Diffuse in the bedroom 30–45 minutes before sleep. Can also be placed on pillow (diluted) or in a bedside diffuser set to run through the night.
Complements
Insomnia, Anxiety, Stress / Burnout
Book With Dr Christine Shen
Whether you are coming in for acupuncture, fertility support, women's health, or simply to restore balance — speak to Dr Shen about which oils will best support your treatment goals.
