Hot stone massage
Hot stone massage is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The stones vary in size and they are placed at key points on the body.
The direct heat relaxes the muscles and allows more intense manipulation.
Benefits:
- Increases circulation, lymph and vitality
- Promotes the release of toxins and eliminates excess
- When used with castor oil it reduces cellulite dramatically.
- The residue of sea salt from the stones purify and balance the electromagnetic field
- Improves the tone of visceral organs
- Relieves sinus pressure
- Reduces puffy eyes
- Grounds the body by reducing the wind (vata ) element within the body
If muscular injury or inflammation is present the therapist may use cold marble stones to alternate heat with cold to put the circulation system through its paces to help the body detoxify and heal.
What Happens During a Hot Stone Massage?
- Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them in 120 and 150degree water.
- The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another.
- The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
How Much Does a Hot Stone Massage Cost?
A hot stone massage is moreexpensive than a basic Swedish Massage becauseit requires more preparation and usually runs longer.
In many salons you can pay up to £100 - here at Feng Shui House we like to minimise the cost so it is affordable for everyone.
Our current price is £35 for an hour’s treatment.
