A Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage which uses smooth, 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. The various shapes and sizes of stones permit specific work to be done. While the therapist works with particular stones, others rest along your body. The weight and heat of the stones help to unwind muscles, building up overall relaxation that complements the work of the therapist.
What are the steps?
* Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them water.
* The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding heated stones. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces them, maintaining continuous waves of warmth.
* 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.
* 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.
A session lasts 90 minutes.
What are the steps?
* Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them water.
* The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding heated stones. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces them, maintaining continuous waves of warmth.
* 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.
* 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.
A session lasts 90 minutes.
No comments:
Post a Comment