Hot Stone Massage Therapy
Detoxifies Energises Boosts Immunity Rebalances the Body's Systems
Works on 4 Levels Relaxing Warming Calming Soothing
What is Hot Stone Massage Therapy?
Hot Stone Massage Therapy is both a massage and a therapy in one treatment using Hot Basalt Stones and if required Cold Marble Stones. This treatment works on four levels gently rebalancing all the body's systems, relaxing, calming and soothing leaving you totally rebalanced and energised.
A deeply warming, soothing therapy, using smooth Hot Stones this treatment can be used purely for relaxation. The heat from the basalt stones deeply penetrate the muscular structures, soothing and releasing tension and toxins, warming and sedating the body's systems.
White marble stones may be used if you have an injury; with their unique cooling temperatures, they are a natural balance to the hot stones and can reduce pain and inflammation effectively.
A Hot Stone Massage can produce a deeper and more intense treatment equivalent to 2-3 ordinary massage treatments.
Fact ~ Did you know that basalt is an igneous rock and can dissipate anger?
What are the benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy?
- It is both a massage and a therapy, relaxing, nurturing and deeply soothing
- It stimulates and rebalances all of the body's systems
- Hot Stones encourage deep and effective breathing
- Hot Stones stimulate and rebalance the digestive system and the elimination system
- Reduces fatigue and increases energy levels
- Heat helps to calm the nervous system reducing the symptoms of stress and tension
- The heat from the stones relaxes and penetrates the deeper soft tissues and muscular structures; relieving pain in tight, sore, aching muscles.
- Hot stones work on 4 levels, rebalancing you physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
- Hot stone massage therapy can produce a deeper and more intense massage equivalent to 2-3 manual massage treatments
- It boosts immunity
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
- You can increase the therapeutic benefits of Hot Stone therapy with Cold stones
- Clients who prefer a light, gentle massage with the added benefits of heat may also recieve Hot & Cold Stone Treatments and are always welcome.
Testimonial
I have always been prone to getting tension in the neck and shoulders especially when under a lot of stress. However, since having the Hot Stone massage I feel physically better and more relaxed. Ivana has also given me some Reiki treatments which I must admit I was a bit sceptical about at first. however it has been amazing!!! I have had a lot of issues on my mind but, since receiving Reiki I have felt so much calmer about things.
Vicky
Wokingham
What does Hot Stone Massage Therapy involve?
After your complimentary consultation natural organic oils or creams are selected for your skin type and your current needs. Hot Stone therapy is unique and uses smooth basalt stones heated to between 45-60 degrees in a special heater. The stones are both laid on the body and are also used with oils as vital massage tools to produce a deeply penetrating heat.
The basalt stones are revered for their naturally holistic properties which work on many levels; stimulating, yet calming the body's systems simultaneously, whilst working on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels. As with any massage treatment at The Healing Room your modesty is always paramount and you will be covered with large towels, only the area being worked on by the therapist is exposed.
In certain cases cold stones may also be used to help with muscular injuries, to reduce inflammation or tone muscles which can be helpful when losing weight. The application of cold stones stimulates the nervous system causing the blood vessels to contract and increases lymph flow which helps to remove toxins, whilst giving your immune system a welcome boost.
What are the benefits of Cold Stones?
- Cold marble stones are normally used for injuries or on request.
- They are particularly good for the immune system offering it a welcome boost.
- In massage, cold marble stones do not desensitise the skin, as ice can.
- Chilled marble stones are powerful and assist in decongesting and pushing fluid and wastes from overworked, inflamed, tense muscular tissues which interrupt the pain spasm pain cycle.
- Working with the heated stones the chilled marbles stones move fluids effectively within the body. This is therapeutic and healing due to the alternate constriction and dilation of the blood vessels.
- Cold challenges the body, toning and strengthening many of the body's systems an excellent treatment to boost your immunity.
When you book your appointment choose your treatment time, whether you would like a 45 minute Hot Stone Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage to ease muscular stiffness or a Full Body Massage lasting a luxurious 90 minutes.
A brief History of Hot Stones
Mother Earth's gift of volcanic stones have been used by many different cultures for thousands of years. Basalt is an igneous rock produced under conditions of intense heat and solidified from moulten lava. Basalt can also help to dissipate anger.
In ancient times many healers used rocks from the river beds and warmed them on hot coals or in hot water and then placed the hot stones, wrapped in cloth, along the energy centre's of the body. This would help to relax the muscles and reduce pain or discomfort, initiating a deep healing process.
Native American women would use the warm stones in the same way that we use hot water bottles. These precious stones are revered and are highly respected by Hawaiian people.
Hot Stone Therapy was brought into modern day by Mary Nelson a Massage Therapist form Tuscon, Arizona in the mid nineties and is widely used around the world today.
Feel deeply relaxed, refreshed and ready to face the world!
Hot Stone Massage is a treatment that you truly deserve
