Hot or
cold stone therapy massage uses heated and cold
special stones to relieve stiff, sore, aching
muscles.
Stone therapy massage involves the application of warm
basalt stones and cool sedimentary stones of different
shapes and sizes, and temperatures, to key points on the
body, in order to balance ‘chakra’.
Creating a sense of warmth and comfort, the heat from a
stone therapy massage relaxes the muscles allowing greater
manipulation and a massage of deeper intensity.
How does Stone Therapy Massage Work?
Different stones serve different purposes.
Seven chakra stones are used for bringing balance to chakra
centers. Some are used for massage and layouts, and others
are used as palm rests.
To elicit mental and physical healing, stones are heated
to varying temperatures between 125 - 135 degrees
Fahrenheit and placed in various positions on the body.
Warm basalt stones are used for deep penetration to
loosen and sooth tightened, congested muscles. Cool marble
stones are used to reduce inflammation creating a
rejuvenating and balanced treatment.
Many therapists will use stone massage therapy in
conjunction with other massage treatments such as trigger
point therapy or aromatherapy.
The use of different massage techniques, together with
the stones, produces energy and releases areas of
blockage.
The alternate use of hot and cold stones encourages
healing. Hot stones ease stiffness and encourage
circulation and help to move waste materials through the
body.
Cold stones reduce inflammation and swelling. They cause
blood vessels to constrict, stimulate the nervous system
and draw waste along the body.
The corresponding increase in lymph flow ensures the
effective removal of waste material from the body.
The Benefits of Stone Massage Therapy
Stone therapy massage relieves stress, anxiety and
tension. It is deeply relaxing and improves poor
circulation, is effective for reducing muscular aches,
pains, strains and sprains. Other benefits include:
• detoxifies physically and energetically
• tones and enhances tissue repair
• soothes and decongests the body
• relaxes and rejuvenates
• leaves you feeling grounded, balanced, and
revitalized
What Happens During a Stone Therapy Massage Session?
You will be asked to lie on a towel covering a variety
of flat hot and cold stones that trace the spine. Specific
oils are applied gently to the skin before the therapist
begins to glide the hot stones across the meridian
lines.
Therapists start at the feet and glide the stones in a
ritualistic manner over the body. Stones are cradled in the
palms and nestled in the toes balancing and aligning
energy, sending out healing properties and reducing
stress.
Booking a Stone Therapy Massage Treatment
Stone Therapy Massage is very popular and widely
available with many practitioners of other massage
therapies, using stones in their practice.
Just one treatment allows you to feel completely at
peace with yourself and your surroundings.
Described as the ultimate journey for mind, body and
soul, stone therapy massage is pure decadence and a real
indulgence that you definitely deserve!