HOW TO HIRE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an aromatherapy massage in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An aromatherapy massage in Ireland costs €55–€110 per session, typically around €75. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an aromatherapy massage in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers aromatherapy massage work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — personalized Experience — each session is personalized based on individual preferences and health concerns.
- How does therapist's experience change the price?The more qualified the person, the higher the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the session change the price?The first hour costs more than the ones after it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific oils used change the price?The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Relaxation Environment — the treatment usually takes place in a calming environment, often enhanced with soft lighting and soothing music — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a aromatherapy massage job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No statutory register applies
No statutory register applies to this treatment in Ireland. The Department of Health's own position is that people who provide complementary therapies are not subject to professional statutory regulation, though consumer, competition, contract and criminal law still apply to them. CORU registers health and social care professions by protected title — dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and the rest — and this is not one of them, so nobody practising it can be 'CORU registered' and a claim to be is describing something that does not exist. There are voluntary registers run by professional bodies, and they are worth something: a body that can strike somebody off is a body with a complaints procedure. None of them is the law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Professional indemnity insurance, the insurer's name and the limit — for a hands-on treatment this is the only recourse that exists; The qualification and who awarded it, by name — then look the awarding body up yourself rather than taking the certificate on the wall as the check; Membership of a professional body, and whether that body has a complaints procedure you could actually use; How many hours of training the qualification took, because in an unregistered field a weekend course and a three-year diploma carry the same word on the certificate; What the session includes, how long it is and what a cancellation costs, in writing before the first one; Garda vetting where the treatment is for a child or a vulnerable adult, which is a legal requirement for that work under the National Vetting Bureau Acts.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers aromatherapy massage work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — personalized Experience — each session is personalized based on individual preferences and health concerns.
A good answer: The more qualified the person, the higher the rate. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The first hour costs more than the ones after it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Relaxation Environment — the treatment usually takes place in a calming environment, often enhanced with soft lighting and soothing music — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a aromatherapy massage job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit — massage Techniques — practitioners often employ various massage techniques such as Swedish or deep tissue to enhance the therapeutic effects of the essential oils.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the aromatherapy massage starts, and an itemised invoice after — aromatherapy Pregnancy Massage — specialised massage for expectant mothers, focusing on comfort and relaxation using pregnancy-safe essential oils.
Getting the quote right
- Therapist's experience — the more qualified the person, the higher the rate.
- Duration of the session — the first hour costs more than the ones after it.
- Specific oils used — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote.
- Complexity of the treatment — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: therapist's experience — the more qualified the person, the higher the rate
- They will not talk about it: duration of the session — the first hour costs more than the ones after it
- They will not talk about it: specific oils used — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote
- A price for the aromatherapy massage before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the aromatherapy massage has begun
What an aromatherapy massage costs: €55–€110 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Relaxation aromatherapy massage and Deep tissue aromatherapy massage each carry their own band. Aromatherapy Massage price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Aromatherapy massages near you, with the badges that matter shown
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- Look firstTherapist's experience — the more qualified the person, the higher the rate — that is what the aromatherapy massage is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of the session — the first hour costs more than the ones after it — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific oils used — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the treatment — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the aromatherapy massage is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, discuss any allergies or skin sensitivities prior to the session to avoid adverse reactions.
- Massage Techniques
- Practitioners often employ various massage techniques such as Swedish or deep tissue to enhance the therapeutic effects of the essential oils.
- Relaxation Environment
- The treatment usually takes place in a calming environment, often enhanced with soft lighting and soothing music.
- Personalized Experience
- Each session is personalized based on individual preferences and health concerns.
- Relaxation Aromatherapy Massage
- Focuses on relieving stress and promoting relaxation through gentle techniques and calming essential oils.
- Deep Tissue Aromatherapy Massage
- Targets deeper layers of muscle tension using firm pressure combined with specific essential oils to ease discomfort.
- Aromatherapy Massage for Pain Relief
- Utilises oils known for their analgesic properties to alleviate chronic pain and muscle soreness.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an aromatherapy massage: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on factors such as the therapist's experience, the duration of the session, and the type of essential oils used. More experienced therapists may charge higher rates due to their expertise and training.
An aromatherapy massage session usually lasts between 60 to 90 minutes, allowing ample time for both the massage and consultation about essential oils. Clients should confirm the duration with their therapist when booking.
Same-day availability can vary by practitioner and location. It's best to check with local therapists, as some may offer last-minute appointments while others may require advance booking.
Many wellness centers offer packages that include aromatherapy massages alongside other treatments like facials or reflexology. Booking multiple services can sometimes lead to discounts, so it’s worth inquiring.
Aromatherapy massages are not intended to treat specific medical conditions or replace medical advice. Clients with specific health issues should consult their healthcare provider before undergoing treatment.
No statutory register applies to this treatment in Ireland. The Department of Health's own position is that people who provide complementary therapies are not subject to professional statutory regulation, though consumer, competition, contract and criminal law still apply to them. CORU registers health and social care professions by protected title — dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and the rest — and this is not one of them, so nobody practising it can be 'CORU registered' and a claim to be is describing something that does not exist. There are voluntary registers run by professional bodies, and they are worth something: a body that can strike somebody off is a body with a complaints procedure. None of them is the law.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Department of Health — complementary therapies (updated 26 October 2020)
- CORU — public protection FAQs: which registers are open
- Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 1 — exempt activities
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Revenue — MASSAGE SERVICES ( Supply of ) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only