Hot stone massage is yet another ancient technique that is being brought into our modern world to promote harmony peace and balance within our body. It’s a way of achieving an even deeper level of relaxation thus relieving pain and tension. Smooth heated basalt stone are placed on a specific acupressure point. In this way we are using the hot stones to both relax the tight areas and balance the bodies flow of energy with acupressure.
Hot essential oils are also used in this technique to engage the senses further in relaxation.
The hot stones are left on key points for a period of time and then are used as part of the deep muscle massage creating a sensation of warmth and comfort. This type of soft tissue manipulation provides an even greater intensity of relaxation than regular massage. The hot stone massage is used for a variety of symptoms including: