A Hot Stone Massage is a type of massage therapy. It is mainly used with hot stones and oils.
This treatment brings relaxation and balance to the human body on a physical, psychological, and spiritual level. Swedish massage techniques with hot stones are used. These smooth, flat, and heated stones are strategically placed on the body of the client to create a therapeutic and holistic effect.
It benefits both the area concerned and the person in general.
Types of Stones
Basalt is the recommended stone for a Hot Stone Massage. It has an excellent capacity to retain heat and lubricate the area.
Benefits of Hot Stone Therapy
- The heat from the stones penetrates through the body / concerned area of the client, allowing more oxygen and nutrients to the tissue and speeding up the removal of carbon dioxide and waste.
- Tired, aching muscles will be restored.
- The lymphatic system will be stimulated increasing circulation.
- Cell and body metabolism are increased.
- Deep relaxation occurs as the warmth of the stones soothes nerve endings.
- They say one stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to 5 pairs of hands on your body thus resulting in a quicker and efficient massage therapy.
