For thousands of years, hot stones have served as a healing tool across various cultures, including the Native Americans, Hawaii, and Africa, as well as in Ayurveda in India and through practices like Bian stones and Moxibustion in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 

Hot stones massage is a form of thermotherapy (Heat therapy) which increases the blood flow by vasodilation (opening of the blood vessels), increasing oxygen uptake and improving metabolic chemical pathways

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Smooth basalt volcanic stones are heated in water and applied to the body using traditional massage strokes. Carrier or aromatherapy oils are applied to the skin to help the stones glide smoothly  

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. Hot Stone massage is Not Suitable if you: 

• are suffering from thrombosis.

• are within the first trimester of pregnancy or have an unstable pregnancy.

• have a high fever.

• uncontrolled high or low blood pressure.

• any contagious skin conditions or have any undiagnosed concerning lumps.

• If you are being treated for cancer a letter from your doctor may be required.  

• those with neuropathy or nerve damage or loss of feeling.

• those taking medication that is sensitive to heat changes

 

Common benefits of Hot stone Massage include 

• Decreased muscle pain and stiffness.

• Improved joint movement.

• Improved detoxification.

• Aided relaxation.

• Reduced stress.

• Improved sleep. 

• Increased feeling of well being.