Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage combines traditional massage techniques with the application of smooth, heated, basalt stones to promote relaxation and alleviate a range of physical and emotional conditions.  It is one of the most soothing and relaxing forms of massage and usually combines the placement of hot stones on and under the body and the therapist holding them in their hands to perform a range of massage techniques including deep tissue massage if appropriate.  The heat from the stones helps to relax tight muscles, alleviate pain and increase circulation.

 

Benefits can include:

  

• Easing of chronic pain and muscle tension  

• Stress and anxiety relief  

• Improved sleep quality and duration  

• Improved circulation and detoxification  

• Improved flexibility and range of movement  

• Improved mood and emotional balance
   

Hot stone massage may not be suitable for:
   

• Pregnant women  

• People with diabetes or loss of sensation eg neuropathy, post surgery, injury or trauma where nerves are affected.  

• Some skin conditions eg psoriasis, skin cancer, dermatitis, eczema, acne, shingles, herpes, burns or open wounds  

• Those with unmanaged heart conditions or high or low blood pressure  

• People undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment  

• Anyone with a compromised immune system eg  cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lupus  

• Anyone taking medication with side effects to heat  

• any condition in which general massage is contraindicated.