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Q1. How does it work? A1. Feeling stiff, aching joints? Hot Stone Massage will warm you, and your muscles back to a state of relax and tranquility. This therapy originated in ancient India and China and dates back to over 3000 years old. It combines the benefits of hydrotherapy and thermotherapy and strokes of massage using heated basalt stones. Some of the benefits are:
Hot stone massage works by using the heat from the stones to help rid the muscles of toxic waste products, which build up from daily stress and lifestyle habits. Stiff joints benefit from the penetrating heat, making this an excellent choice after exercise or any physical work. Hot stone therapy is also used to help relieve stress, depression, and PMT. The whole treatment is both relaxing and revitalising and promotes wellbeing and good health. Q2. Do I need to take my clothes off? A2. Yes, you will be asked to remove all but your underwear in order for me to treat you. The skin has 19,000 receptor sites per square inch allowing a very intense sensation affecting the entire body, mind and spirit, both inside and outside. The treatment is performed in a totally private manner exposing only body parts that are being treated. Q3. How hot are the stones? A3. The stones are heated in water accompanied by a few drops of essential oils suitable for you personally. The stones are hot enough to be comforting and soothing to the skin, the ligaments, the muscles, organs, as well as every cell in your body. Q4. How do hot stones help us heal? A4. The minerals and healing properties contained in the hot stones promote an exceptional energy that helps relax the body, mind and spirit and promotes the release of toxins preventing a healthy balance in the body. You are left with a feeling of complete relaxation, are stress free and ready to face the world with a new and positive outlook. Q5. What kind of stones are used? A5. The stones used are black basalt stones, remnants from the volcanic ages. The residues of the lava have over many, many decades been smoothed in rivers and lakes and have picked up the properties of various minerals that are pulled in by your body selecting what it needs for balance and healing. Their smoothness makes them the perfect tool to use to achieve the ultimate treatment. |
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