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Hot Stones Massage

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This lovely speciality massage uses heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release.

Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage therapy in which water-treated stones are placed at specific sites on the client's body to promote relaxation and to help open up the merdians (energy pathways). Muscles are pretreated with the heated stones to allow the therapist to more easily perform deep tissue manipulations. Cool stones are sometimes used alternately with hot stones. Massage oils are usually incorporated into the massage treatment.

What Happens During a Hot Stone Massage?

Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them in 120 to 150 degree water.
The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another.
The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
If you have inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are sometimes used.

How Much Does a Hot Stone Massage Cost?

A hot stone massage is more expensive than a basic Swedish massage because it requires more preparation and clean-up and usually runs longer. At MG Health we offer a full body massage for £50.00 and a Back, Neck & Shoulders for £40.00

What You Need To Know About Hot Stone Massage:

The therapist uses many stones of various shapes and sizes.
The heat of the stones helps muscles release more quickly than in traditional massage.
You should speak up if the stones are too warm or the pressure too intense.
Technique is very important. Less experienced practitioners sometimes use too much pressure.

Hot stones warmed by fire were used by Native Americans to feel better, but Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is generally credited with its revival. She trademarked her style, called LaStone Therapy. Most practitioners or spas offer their own versions of hot stone massage.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation	Alleviates stress
Releases toxins	Relieves pain
Improves circulation	Calms the psyche

Health Conditions Treated with Hot Stone Massage

Muscular aches and pains	Back Pain
MS	Arthritis
Fibromylagia	Stress, Anxiety
Circulatory problems	Insomnia
Depression

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Hot Stones Massage