HOT STONE THERAPY

Stone therapy massage utilises both hot and cold stones incorporated with massage techniques in order to bring about a feeling of deep relaxation and wellbeing. The hot stones are usually volcanic rocks such as Basalt and cold stones are marble or cool sedimentary stones. The stones are heated or chilled to varying temperatures  and come in all shapes and sizes. The stones are placed on the client according to their needs and when used with massage, can provide benefits that are not possible through normal massage.

TREATMENT PROCESS

Stones therapy is a thermo-therapy, using stones to provide both hot and cold, and the combination of altering temperatures can be very beneficial. The heated volcanic stones are used on key acupressure sites and the heat deeply relaxes the muscles, allowing for a deeper massage. Heated stones can also be placed on the body’s Chakras, or energy points, working with the body’s natural energy to create balance both physically and mentally.

Cold stones are used to reduce and or treat inflammation, to remove blood from swollen areas and to rebalance the male and female energies in the body in order to restore the body to a state of harmony. Cold stones can also be used for detoxification purposes. Using hot and cold stones together can improve the function of the circulatory system and assist the body with its self-healing processes.

When getting a stone therapy massage, it is not unusual for the clients body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate to rise and fall during treatment. This is not harmful (as long as you do not have any contra-indication) to the treatment, it is merely the result of the rapid exchange of oxygen and blood in the body.

All five senses are catered for in a stone therapy massage, with aromatherapy oil and other relaxing tools used when the massage is carried out. The therapists goal is to bring about deep relaxation in the client so the negativity is removed and the client feels an overall sense of wellbeing.

BENEFITS OF STONE THERAPY

¨      Improving the lymphatic and immune system

¨      Normalising body functions

¨      Helping the body heal itself

¨      Increasing of cellular activity

¨      Improving the flow of blood

¨      Inflammation and muscle injuries

¨      Removing stress and inducing a feeling of wellbeing

¨      Balancing the male and female energies