Hot Stone Therapy

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Hot Stone Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness, and increases circulation and metabolism. 

Each 90 minute Hot Stone session features the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body

 to allow for deeper relaxation of the muscles. Our professional massage therapists then incorporate a customized

 massage, with the use of hot stones, to create a healing and relaxing experience.

• Hot Stone Therapy is ideal for:
• Muscular aches
• Back pain
• Stress and anxiety
• Poor circulation
• Rheumatic and arthritic conditions
• Fibromyalgia

Hot Stone Therapy is gaining popularity for its ability to provide deeper muscle and tissue relaxation, 

which in turn releases more toxins and improves circulation. The benefits of Hot Stone Therapy have even been used

 in the treatment of insomnia and depression.

          

 Hot Stone Therapy Techniques

Hot stone massage techniques have enhanced the pure luxury and enjoyment of

 the massage experience. Hot stone massage involves placing warm stones on

 various body parts and moving the stones in ways to benefit the client. There are 

several methods involving the use of hot stones to help with relaxation, pain and 

overall well-being. Hot stone therapy has not been medically proven to treat any 

medical condition.

 Hot stone therapy: how to give a hot stone massage

The number of stones needed during a hot stone massage can vary. 

For a full body massage, you’ll want to use approximately 48 to 56 stones.

 It is possible to use fewer stones, but you will need to constantly keep them reheated.

 If you do not want to constantly reheat stones, make sure you consider this factor 

when you order your massage stones.

If you are performing energy work on your clients, you may prefer to use massage stones 

that have been blessed for energy-related work. You will also want to make sure that 

you use the gemstones related to the seven chakra areas.

 What is hot stone therapy?

At the start of a hot stone therapy, smooth water-heated basalt stones are carefully applied 

to key points on the body. This direct heat relaxes the muscles, which means that the 

massage itself is more effective and intense than it would be otherwise. The size of the 

stones varies, according to which part of the body they're being used on.

The stones are coated in fragrant oil to increase your sense of relaxation and calm. 

When oil is smoothed gently onto the body, each stone in turn can be worked along 

by the therapist's hands. Most therapists will alternate the application of the warm stones 

with frozen or cooling marble ones, aimed at stimulating the nervous system.

Before you go

You're in for a treat, so indulge in your day as much as you can. Arrive early so you have

 time enough to relax, absorb your surroundings and look forward to your therapy. 

You won't be able to wear much for this treatment, so check with the spa beforehand

 if you have any worries. It's usually fine to wear bikini bottoms or knickers during a 

massage and - worry not - your therapist will be highly skilled at preserving your modesty 

with strategically-placed towels.

The essential oils used in spa therapies will make you smell and feel beautiful, but they can 

be very hostile towards hairstyles. 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 hard day's pampering.

It's not a good idea to eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol in the hours running up to your

 hot stone therapy.

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