Hot Stone Massage

How does Hot Stone Massage work?

Heated stones have been used for healing work for a very long time by the Inca’s, American Indians, natives of the Hawaii islands, the Chinese, Ancient Greek and the Romans. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock with a high density of iron and magnesium that retains heat.

The heated stones who are placed on specific points on the body to relaxe muscles, allowing me to work deeper while using lighter pressure which is a very effective way of massaging. It helps eliminate waste products to detoxify the body, stimulates the organs and gets the body back in balance. Also the oil used for the treatment is warm.

The benefits of Hot Stone Massage

People often describe Hot Stone Massage as comforting and deeply relaxing. The warmth is soothing for people who tend to feel chilly. Hot Stone massage is often used for and is particularly helpful for the following conditions -

• Anxiety, tension, stress and depression
• Back pain & and muscle problems
• Joint problems such as rheumatism or arthritis (if not inflamed)
• Digestive problems
• Poor circulation
• Insomnia