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Hot stone massage originated from the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda as far back as 5000 years ago in India (Ayurveda: a holistic approach to health).

 

Thermo Therapy (Hot Stones)

Hot stone massage combines thermotherapy (heat therapy) with the application of therapeutic massage &/or reflexology, by using hot basalt mineral stones to ease tired, stressed, tense muscles. The heat allows the therapist to work deeper into the muscular body more quickly. The heat of the stones also allows the skin to absorb more moisture and increases absorption of any therapeutic oils that may be used.

 

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage and Thermotherapy include:

• Reduces chronic stress and tension in the body

• Increases flexibility in joints, aiding in easier mobility and movement

• Relieves stress and encourages relaxation

• Increases circulation/increases blood flow to surrounding tissues

• Relaxes tired, tense muscles

• Allows for deeper muscular work/release

 

Benefits of including Cold Stone Therapy (Cryotherapy) into your therapy time:

When cold stones are placed on your skin, it triggers vasoconstriction (the narrowing of blood vessels). After the cold stones are removed, the blood vessels dilate again, supplying the affected areas with fresh blood and oxygen. This process increases circulation.

 

Benefits of using Cold Stones​

• Alleviation of swelling/oedema

• Aids in recovery of injuries

• Decreases muscle spasms

• Relief of sore & damaged muscles

• Stimulation of the autonomic nervous system

• Increases tissue metabolism

• Revitalises and rejuvenates the whole body

• Soothes irritation

• Cools down the body on a warm day or during hot flushes.

• Ease Menstrual Symptoms: Cold stones placed in the abdominal area will help draw swelling away from the uterus and thus may help lessen menstrual discomfort

• Boosts Circulation

• Refreshes and stimulates the mind

• Produces an analgesic effect

• Eases sinus congestion

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Benefits of a Hot and Cold stone Massage (Geo-thermotherapy)

Alternating hot and cold stones (a technique known as thermal contrasting) can also help stimulate organ reflexes and blood vessels, increase blood flow to areas with inadequate circulation, help remove impurities and give skin a firmer texture (lymphatic drainage).

 

Receiving a hot and cold stone massage equally can bring the benefits and pleasures of combining both. In addition, massaging and alternating the hot and cool stones helps every cell in the body to receive more oxygen and nutrients and stimulates lymph drainage thereby encouraging a more effective removal of toxins. It allows the body to achieve the same level of relaxation and rejuvenation as going to a sauna and jumping in the plunge pool but with the benefit of a therapeutic massage included.

 

Hot Stone Reflexology

The benefits of Hot Stone Therapy can also be beautifully experienced with Hot Stone Reflexology. Soothing the whole body via the feet & lower legs to bring a sense of calm & relaxation to body & mind. Feel any tension melt away as therapeutic warmth via the hot stones radiates throughout the lower body easing aching feet & legs whilst also bringing the comfort of warmth to the entire body. A variety of stones are used to work through the reflexes of feet, to work all systems of the body whilst also relaxing the emotional body. The power of heat to restore vitality & energy to the body & mind is quite remarkable. If you experience cold feet (like I do) this is an absolutely wonderful therapy for you!

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Choose from: 60min or 90min Relaxation Therapy Time 

 

Relax, Restore, Revitalise.