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Hot Stone Massage is a type of deep massage that uses soothing oils, warm basalt and occasionally, cold marble stones, to relax your muscles.
Hot Stone treatments generally alternate between hot and cold, which has proven to benefit an aching body – the warmth soothes and relaxes, whilst the refreshing coolness encourages detoxing and healing.
Benefits
HSM can – boost your circulation
– release stored tension
– recharge energy levels
– relax
HSM are also said to improve the wellbeing of clients with
- Muscular pain
- Poor circulation
- Rheumatic and Arthritic conditions
- Back Pain
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Depression
HSM employs a variety of strokes and techniques using both stones and hands, working over all the aches and pains in your muscles. A state of deep relaxation should be triggered, so that you can enjoy some rest before floating back to the real world. Hot stone massages are supposed to be a treat, so enjoy the indulgence as much as you can, although it is recommended not to eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol in the hours prior to your session.
Also, please do not be afraid to say if the stones feel too hot at any time.