Ingredient explainer
CBD & Emu Oil Massage
Every session at Relax and Relief is worked with a proprietary CBD and Emu oil formula. Here is what it is, why we use it, and what clients tell us about it.
The formula
Hemp-derived CBD suspended in Emu oil — worked in, not applied on top.
What the formula is
It is a two-part blend: hemp-derived CBD suspended in Emu oil, developed in-house rather than bought off a distributor's shelf. Emu oil is a rendered lipid with a fatty acid profile unusually close to human sebum, which is the reason it is the carrier here rather than a standard fractionated coconut or grapeseed base.
Why we work with it instead of a standard lotion
The practical reason is glide. Massage lotion is formulated to absorb quickly, which is fine for flowing Swedish work but means a therapist is constantly re-applying during sustained deep tissue passes. The CBD-Emu blend behaves more like a balm: it stays workable for longer, so a slow pass through the thoracic paraspinals or the IT band can be completed without breaking contact to reach for the bottle.
The second reason is skin tolerance. Emu oil is non-comedogenic and low-fragrance, which matters for clients who react to the perfumed lotions common in spa settings, and for clients coming in with dry or irritated skin over the area being worked.
What clients report
Anecdotally — and we want to be precise that this is what clients tell us, not a clinical claim — the most common feedback is a warm, settled feeling over the worked area for the rest of the day, and less next-morning soreness after a heavy deep tissue session. Some clients specifically request it for chronically tender areas such as the upper trapezius or the plantar fascia.
We make no medical claims. Topical CBD is not a treatment for any condition, it has not been evaluated for that purpose, and nothing here is a substitute for care from a physician. If you are pregnant, on medication or have a skin condition, tell your therapist at intake and we will work with a plain unscented oil instead — that is always an option and it never changes the price.
Is it included?
Yes. It is part of a standard session rather than a paid upgrade. If you would rather not have it used, say so at intake.
Where to buy the oil
We do not sell the oil on this site. The formula is sold separately by the product brand, By Enhancewell, on its own storefront.
Curious how the oil is used in an actual session? See massage & bodywork. Licensed practitioners renting the suite can rent this room by the hour and bring their own products.