Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage therapy is used with hot stones with oils. This treatment brings about relaxation and homeostasis on a physical, psychological and spiritual level. This medium of massage delivers a deeper massage with less exertion required by the therapist. Swedish massage techniques with hot stones are used. These stones are strategically placed on the body of the client to create a therapeutic and holistic effect. It benefits both the area concerned and the person in general. A full body treatment can take anything up to 90 minutes and more.
General
- The therapist offers a professional massage. All therapists are qualified and trained.
- Come and spoil yourself for an unforgettable pampering experience of a lifetime.
- The idea is to relax you, release stress and tension which will leave you energized from head to toe.
Type Of Stones
Basalt: This is the recommended stone for hot stone treatment. It has an excellent capacity to retain heat and lubricate the area.
Benefits Of Hot Stone Treatment
- One stroke with hot stone is equivalent to 5 pairs of hands on your body. The result achieved is more quickly and efficiently.
- Stones allow for deeper penetration of pressure, upon an area without tiring the therapist and causing stress on wrists and joints.
- The heat from the stones penetrates through the body of the client, causing more oxygen and nutrients to the tissue and speed up the removal of carbon dioxide and waste.
- Tired aching muscles will be restored.
- The lymphatic system will be stimulated thus increase circulation.
- Cell and body metabolism is increased.
- A state of deep relaxation occurs as the warmth from the stones soothes nerve endings.
- Stones absorb negative energies from the clients; while acting as a barrier to protect the therapist.
How it's done
Some of the same techniques used for Swedish massage are utilized in hot stone massage to provide a firm pressure in a shorter period of time, therefore breaking up all knots and leaving the client rejuvenated and stress-free. The difference is that the stones are placed between the client and the therapists’ hands.
Results
- Increase blood circulation.
- Stimulate lymph flow.
- Improve muscle tone, with the increased elimination of lactic acid, build-up.
- Stimulate the microcirculation to the area.
- Stimulate the nervous system.
The hot stone therapy is excellent for lymphatic drainage when performed very lightly over the surface of the skin
Massage Oils
- Useful massage medium.
- Base Oil: No smell, No skin irritation.
- Arnica Oil: Used for deep tissue and sports massage.
- Cream: Used for sensitive skin and delicate areas e.g. Face.
Baby Powder
Is used for clients with excessive body hair, also used to absorb the oil after a massage session.