Hot stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. Hot Stone massage therapy promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body. The therapy also includes a customized massage, with the use of hot stones which offers enhanced benefits.
The premise behind hot stone massage therapy is that the direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist access to their deeper muscle layers. Combining hot stone protocols with a full body massage provides a very healing and effective experience. The hot stones also expand blood vessels, which encourages blood flow throughout the body. The hot stones have a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
Cold Stones are also used in the therapy. The contrast of hot and cold temperatures forces the muscles to dilate and contract. This creates a pumping action for moving fresh fluids through muscle tissue and spaces in the joints. Combining this with deep tissue movements or other forms of massage creates a powerful detoxifying and invigorating treatment.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage:
- Provides relief from pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other chronic conditions
- Decreases pain and muscle spasms
- Reduces chronic stress and tension
- Increases flexibility in joints, aiding in easier mobility and movement
- Relieves pain and tension created by strained and contracted muscles
Hot Stone Full Body Massage
(80 minutes)
Back, Legs, Face, Scalp and Arms Massage using Hot and Cold Stones
Hot Stone Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
(40 minutes)
Back, Neck and Shoulder massage using Hot Stones and Cold Stones
