HOT STONE MASSAGE

WHAT IS HOT STONE THERAPY?

Hot stone massage is a massage of the body using water heated basalt stones and cool marble stones.  The warm stones are used to relax the muscles and the cool stones are used to stimulate the nervous system.   The majority of the massage is with warm stones and the cool marble stones can be left out of a treatment if you prefer.

WHAT IS HOT STONE THERAPY GOOD FOR? 

The combination of relaxing warmth and refreshing coolness is thought to encourage the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and helping to flush out waste.  The body becomes relaxed in a much shorter space of time and the therapist can focus on a deep working of the tissues using both stone and hand strokes.

*        Boost your circulation               *        Release stored tension

*        Recharge your energy levels     *        Relax you

*        Muscular aches and pains          *        Poor circulation

*        Rheumatic and arthritic             *        Fibromyalgia

          conditions                                *        Stress

*        Back pain                                 *        Depression 

*        Insomnia                                           

And as with all therapies, you should never underestimate the feel-good factor.  Hot stone massage will make you feel nurtured, pampered and special.

BEFORE YOU GO

It’s best to book hot stone treatments on a day when you won’t have to rush out somewhere afterwards.  Besides, you’ll feel so relaxed and soothed after your treatment, jumping in the car and tackling the rush hour traffic might seem sacrilegious after a treatment.  It’s not a good idea to eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol in the hours running up to your hot stone therapy.

AFTERWARDS

You will probably feel deeply relaxed, blissed-out and meditative after your massage.  Some people have reported closing their eyes and seeing bright colours.  Enjoy the afterglow, float slowly back to the real world and re-hydrate your body by sipping plenty of water.