Tell me about it …

If you are one whom have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage, Hot Stone massage is suited for you. The heated, smooth stones will be placed on certain points on your body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in your body. The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is indeed very comforting.

How will I feel …

You will feel the stones being placed at specific points on your back, in the palms of your hand, or between your toes. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows your therapist to apply deeper pressure, if you desire. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Most of us will find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting and good for relaxation. The massage therapist always holds the stones first before placing them to your body, which ensures that the temperature will not be too hot.

Everyone, however, has their own comfort range. Be sure to speak up if the stones are too hot for you. Your massage therapist often begins by applying oil to the body, which allows the hot stones to glide smoothly along the muscles. You will be lying face down, and the massage therapist will then uses the hot stones to massage the back. After the hot stones have relaxed the muscles, the massage therapist may put down the stones and use his or her hands to directly massage the skin. The hot stones may then be placed back on to the body and left for a short period of time. You are then asked to turn over onto your back and repeats the sequence.

- Back pain and aches

- Poor circulation

- Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain

- Stress, anxiety and tension

- Insomnia

- Depression