Hot Stone Massage
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A deeply relaxing and comforting treatment, which combines traditional massage with the use of water-heated, smooth basalt stones to release physical tension, improve circulation and flush toxins from the body.
It is fantastic for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. Kate specialises in Hot Stone Back Massage: a remedial massage that concentrates on the back, neck, shoulders and back of legs.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
- Deeper relaxation than standard oil-based massage techniques, the warmth relaxes both physically and mentally
- Accelerates lymph drainage, thus, toxin removal
- Calms the nervous system
- The warmth can relieve pain in muscles and joints
- Cold stone placement reduces swelling and inflammation
How does stone placement work?
The application of warm stones expands the blood vessels, helping to increase blood flow around the body. When combined with cold stone placement, blood vessels contract and the lymphatic drainage system speeds up. The lymph system carries waste products of metabolism and removes them from the body before they build up to toxic levels in the tissues.
Heat from the stones calms the nervous system and relaxes the muscles and connective tissues, reducing tension on the joints. Because the treatment stimulates the circulation system and encourages a fresh supply of blood and nutrients to the site of an injury or muscle tension, the healing process can also be speeded up.
