Hot Stone Massage is a full body relaxing massage that uses heated smooth basalt stones. They range between 90 - 120 minutes.The stones are between 125-135 Fahrenheit. Oil is applied to the body and stones, which allows the hot stones to glide smoothly along the muscles with no friction. Placement stones are placed on key points along the spine, abdomen, and between the toes. Unlike the media depicts, the stones will never be placed and left stationary directly on the clients skin at any time throughout the massage.
Everyone has their own comfort range so be sure to speak up if the stones are too hot for you
Benefits
The heated stones facilitate the already existing benefits within a massage but also brings its own benefits:
- Access deeper muscular layers as the direct penetrating heat from the stones as it eases the tension in the muscles
- improves circulation to cold areas like the feet
- calms the nervous system from over-firing with conditions like Fibromyalgia and MS.
- Heat is great for easing aches & pains in joints and muscles.
- Reduce stress, promote sleep and ease insomnia with hot stones sedative quality.
When to Avoid a Hot Stone!
- Hot Stone should be avoided if you are pregnant. A hot stone massage alters the core body temperature which should not be raised during pregnancy. Pregnant women should check with their doctor first and consider getting a prenatal massage instead.
- Hot Stone should be avoided when experiencing a flare-up with a chronic condition. Heat will inflame the area more and the flare-up will worsen.
- *High Blood Pressure requires extra caution but can still be performed. A Hot Stone massage slightly raises blood pressure. Client's should inform therapist if they are overheating.
