Hot Stone Massage Therapy

This treatment uses both hot basalt and cold marble stones. Hot stone massage dates back to over 3000 years in China and India (and in recent times North American Indian tribes).  

The. heat from the stones softens up the muscles and prepares them for deeper work to be done. The blood vessels dilate allowing more blood flow deep into the tissues and fibers - one stroke of the stone is equivalent to 3 strokes of the hand it also penetrated deeper into muscle tissue than normal massage.  The heat from the hot stones penetrates up to 3 cm into the muscle tissue without causing any discomfort.  Cold stones can then be applied for repair work on the muscles. The cold stones help contract the blood vessels taking away inflammation.

It is believed that the combination of hot and cold stones encourages the body to relax, detox and heal.

What does it involve?

The treatment uses oils which gives a warmth and sense of well being throughout the whole body.  The heated stones are introduces slowly to the body by placing hands on the hot stones and then massaging the body. Once the stones have cooled slightly they are applied direct onto the body. Stones will also be placed on the body and under the body creating a deep radiating warmth like being cocooned in a ray of sunshine. 

 A full body treatment will also incorporate chakra stones that are placed at the end of the treatment to re balance and align the chakras.

What are the benefits?

This treatment can work deeply to relieve muscle tension and knots.  Cold stones can be applied to areas of inflammation to cool the are and reduce inflammation.  A hot stone massage will leave you with a nurtured and deeply relaxed feeling with a sense of rejuvenation.

 

Price

• Back, neck and shoulders - 30 mins - £30
• Back, neck, shoulders, scalp and face - 45 mins - £35
• Full body - 1 hr 30 mins - £50

Please call Naomi Tamayama on 07971182234 for any enquirers or to make an appointment.