Massage Therapy: Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage. Before your appointment we prepare the stones for you in a special heater with hot water. The stones are of various sizes and shapes and consist mostly of basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well.

The warmed stones are placed on your body on certain spots, like the palms of your hands and even between your toes! This will stimulate the energy flow in your body.

The massage therapist uses oil in combination with a hot stone, covering the body in long or circular strokes. The heat creates extreme relaxation in the muscles. This massage is often combined with reflexology on the feet. This is a deeply soothing form of massage and also very relaxing and calming to your neurological system. Yes, it helps greatly with stress!

Reduced stress results in a stronger immune system with higher levels of white blood cells.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy Details

The following are only some of the conditions that Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage can help with:

• Stress, Anxiety
• Muscle issues
• Back, neck and shoulder pain
• Arthritis
• Circulatory problems
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Insomnia
• Depression

Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage creates deep muscle and tissue relaxation, improved circulation, the releasing of toxins, enhanced immune functioning, and the grounding and balancing of energy. But, the most important result of all is that it feels so good!

Depending on your personal situation, we can also add Aromatherapy to your Hot Stone Massage treatment. We use Sacred Earth Organic Botanicals and can add one or more of these oils to enhance the effects of your treatment.

If you have any of the following conditions, Hot Stone Therapy is NOT recommended:

• Post-surgery
• Unstable blood pressure
• Infections or fever
• Swelling
• Extreme tiredness
• Certain medications