Hot Stone Therapy
Hot stone therapy is a greatly energizing massage using the thermal healing power of heated basalt stones. Basalt stones are heated and applied to the body in totally unique, and super relaxing ways.
Harmonizing, restoring and rejuvenating the body at its deepest level. Hot stone therapy goes beyond the physical experience of typical massage and enters deeper dimensions of relaxation, health and well-being. Physically the circulation and metabolism are stimulated; mentally the client reaches a state of deep relaxation and spiritually is balanced whilst healing takes place.
Stone massage therapy has been used in many different cultures for many years. Healers used rocks from the river beds and warmed them either in hot coals or hot water. Placing the hot stones on cloth on the body and arranging them along the energy centres of the body would help to relax the muscles and reduce pain or discomfort, boosting a healing process.
Your questions answered
- How does it work?
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Hot stone therapy combines traditional massage with the use of smooth, heated basalt stones, which are applied to the body as an extension of the therapist's hands. One massage stroke of the stone is as beneficial as ten massage strokes by hand, bringing you both the physical benefits of relaxation and pain relief, as well as the mental benefits of stress relief and relaxation.
The warmth of these heated stones penetrates muscles and balances the nervous system like no other treatment.
- What are the benefits?
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Benefits include deeper relaxation than standard massage techniques; toxin removal, increases range of motion, calms the nervous system, increases rate and flow of blood circulation, provides relaxation, decongestion and detoxification and accelerates lymph drainage.
This full body, hot stone therapy spa massage is one of the most relaxing treatments available within the beauty industry. Pure bliss and a must for those wishing to escape from any stresses and strains.
The high level of iron and magnesium in the stones allows them to release heat slowly to work where the body needs it. Increasing circulation so that nutrients reach the cells in the body more quickly.
- What problems can hot stone therapy treat?
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Hot Stone therapy can help in the treatment of for muscular aches, pains, strains, rheumatic and arthritic conditions,Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia,back pain and insomnia.
It also helps to improve circulation and can help reduce stress, anxiety, tension and depression. This treatment is also great for detoxifying organs such as the liver and kidneys so they can work more efficiently.
- What does the treatment involve?
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- Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them in 120 and 150 degree water.
- The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another.
- The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
- In some treatments large stones are placed on the body, in the palms of the hands, and coin-sized stones are lightly wedged between the toes.