HOT / COLD STONE MASSAGE

Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a type of massage using specially heated volcanic basalt stones. Stiff joints and tight muscles benefit from the penetrating heat.

Sometimes cold stones are used along with the warm, to further stimulate the circulation, or if there is any inflammation.

Benefits of using hot stones include;
Continuous heat therapy throughout the massage
Deeper and quicker relaxation of muscles
Encourages healing through improved blood flow and circulation
Enables the therapist to work more deeply and effectively with chronic pain conditions.

Those experiencing a hot stone massage may notice a healing improvement of the following symptoms:

• Muscular aches, pains, sprains, and strains
• Poor circulation
• Rheumatic and arthritic conditions
• Fibromyalgia
• MS
• Back pain
• Stress, anxiety and tension
• Insomnia
• Depression