Ready to try a new treatment where ‘nature’ works 10 X harder for you? Try a Hot Stone Massage!
A Hot Stone Massage is no longer a treatment only accessible at 5* hotel spa resorts! We are all familiar with that vision of a restful recipient lying down with stones placed delicately along the line of their back. The image exudes serene relaxation but in reality, it is somewhat misleading. That is because a hot stone massage treatment is so much more than this. An authentic hot stone massage will work the stones a lot harder than this image depicts and here’s why…
The Power of Ten
It is recognised within the Complementary Therapies world that one stone stroke of hot stone massage has the same value as ten hand massage strokes. How? Well, once a stone is nicely heated to a temperature of 50 to 55 Degrees Celsius, (volcanic basalt stones are used as they retain the heat for longer) when they are put to work by an expert massage therapist, the heat combined with the movement (using a variety of techniques) can dramatically help to ease tight, sore muscles while simultaneously treating the area in a way that studies have shown, can be up to ten times more effective than hands alone. In addition, the hot stones also help encourage a greater sense of wellbeing due to their relaxing natural properties. The heat encourages increased circulation to the muscles while the stone movements carefully ease out knots that have built up to cause ongoing discomfort.
Essentially, when I provide clients with a hot stone massage, the stones allow me to get deeper into the muscles without the need to add more pressure, helping with recovery, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Benefits:
- 1. Promoting sleep
- 2. Relaxing tense muscles
- 3. Aiding pain relief
- 4. Improving circulation
Additionally, Cold stones can also be used on the face or after the hot stones have been applied. The cold temperatures help to calm inflammation and soothe hot skin. Cool marble stones are generally used for cold stone treatments as they maintain their coolness due to their natural calcium content.
Centuries Old Hot Stone Massage Therapies
The use of stones for healing has been used for centuries, and stones have been around since the earth was formed. This type of treatment is thought to have originated in China almost 2,000 years ago. Since then, the technique of using stones for healing has been used in many different cultures, including the Americas, Africa, Egypt, and India. The correct term for stone use is GeoThermoTherapy – Geo referring to the rocks of the earth; thermo relating to the use of heating and cooling effects to stimulate the body’s natural functions; and therapy for healing. You can find out more about the history of Hot Stone Massages here
Hot Stone Massage Treatments
Here at the Natural Massage Company, I provide the following Exmouth Massage Hot Stone Treatments:
- – Upper body – 60 mins (back, shoulders, neck, head, arms, hands, face) £45
- – Full body – 90 mins (back, shoulders, neck, head, back legs, front legs, feet, arms, hands, face) £60
- – Book Here: Booking
Hot Stone Massage Gift Vouchers can be purchased for friends and family too as the perfect gift to encourage relaxation & rejuvenation for your loved ones.
- – Available in 60 mins – Upper Body (£45) or 90 mins – Full Body (£60) treatments.
- – Order a gift voucher here: Gift Vouchers
Is a hot stone massage right for me?
Hot stone therapy helps people who suffer from:
- – Stress
- – Back pain
- – Muscular pain
- – Fibromyalgia
- – Insomnia
- – Depression
- – Anxiety
- – Poor circulation
Barriers to Hot Stone Massage treatments
Hot stone therapy is not recommended for anyone with high/low blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines (hot stone therapy), rheumatoid arthritis, decreased pain sensitivity, recent wounds, areas of weakened or inflamed skin, tumours, metal implants, recent chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, pregnant or breastfeeding women or are on medication that thins the blood, or clients who are very heat sensitive, the very elderly or the very young or the clinically obese. If in doubt, please seek GP approval prior to booking your treatment.
*If you have a serious medical condition you need to provide the therapist with a letter from your doctor/medical practitioner confirming that the treatment is suitable for you.
