Hot Stone Massage
A traditional form of massage using hot stones, Hot Stone Massage is believed to have been used in Ayurveda treatments for more than 5,000 years. It helps to warm up muscle tissue and improve blood flow. The treatment can also be used to relieve tension and to heal injury-related muscle pain.For centuries, the Chinese have been improving their massage techniques by utilising Bian stones.
What is Hot Stone Massage?
The heat from the stones has good effects on your blood circulation, which leads to a reduction of muscle spasms and could relieve muscle pain. The hard texture of the stones is not only beneficial for long-term ulcer formation but also normalizing any knots from prolonged tightness in your muscles. With massage therapy, Hot Stone Massage can reduce stress and anxiety, as well as boost sleep quality. This means it's also good for a range of conditions and symptoms, like pain and depression.
How Hot Stone Massage Works?
Smooth, flat and warmed stones are placed and rubbed on parts of the body. Quality is essential- we use lava stones which retain heat well. Stones are heated to 50°. Once heated, these stones will be placed along the body following the meridians to promote healing. This could include the back, spine or stomach for example.
Unique benefits of Hot Stone Massage
Our therapists use high-quality heated stones to apply effleurages on key areas that release tension and pain from your back. Placing the stones on key points along your back, you feel instant relief.
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1. Heals and Cures Old Injuries and Improves Joints
Once a Hot Stones massage therapist warms up your body first by massaging it, they then place the stones on strategic points to help release tension and tightness in muscles. The heat from the Hot Stones is deep penetrating and those stones have been shown to heal old injuries.
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2. Improves Your Sleep Quality
The heat from the hot stones soothes and relieves your body's tension, leading to better sleep quality. You'll feel more alert, active & positive after a massage.
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3. Relieves Back Pain and Shoulder Aches
Tell your masseur where you feel tense ; they'll fix some of the tight knots in your back - leaving you feeling refreshed!
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4. Improves Blood Circulation and Detoxifies Your Body
When you place the hot stones on different acupuncture points in your back, palms and on your shoulders it helps to release tension. This will lead to an improvement in blood circulation which can help with toxins being released from the body. With these benefits of this treatment your mind will start to feel refreshed and more productive again.
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5. Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Hot stones are used in this treatment which have been heated to increase the body’s receptiveness to the oils. The treatment can decrease stress, improve sleep and many other benefits.
Process Treatment Hot Stone Massage
Step 1
The therapist will first integrate your physical history before determining the treatment area. The therapist will then conduct a full body analysis and assess any muscle tension, joint pain, or other physical limitations in order to determine the type of massage that would be most beneficial for you.
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Step 2
Once the treatment areas are identified, heated stones will be placed at targeted areas on the body
Step 3
Our therapist will hold the heated stone as they massage your body. Different massage techniques such as kneading, tapping, pinching, pushing, stretching and cupping motions to trigger muscle relaxation and release muscle knots.
Step 4
You may feel sore during and after the massage. This is normal due to the effects from deep tissue manipulation. You should not be feeling pain. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort during the massage, please inform your therapist immediately.
