06/08/2025
Is a Hot Stones Massage for you?
Hot stone massage is a type of therapeutic massage that uses smooth, heated stones to help relax and ease tense muscles, improve circulation, and promote overall wellbeing.
🔥 How It Works:
• Basalt stones (volcanic rock that retains heat well) are heated to around 50–60°C (122–140°F).
• These stones are:
• Placed on specific points of the body (like the spine, back, hands, or feet).
• Used by the therapist to massage muscles with gentle to deep pressure.
The combination of heat and massage helps warm up tight muscles, making it easier for the therapist to work deeper without as much pressure.
✅ Benefits of Hot Stone Massage:
• Muscle relaxation:
The heat penetrates deeply, loosening stiff muscles and connective tissues.
• Pain relief:
Can help ease chronic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other muscle-related issues.
• Improved circulation:
The heat helps expand blood vessels, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.
• Reduced stress and anxiety:
Encourages deep relaxation, lowering stress hormones and calming the nervous system.
• Better sleep:
Improved sleep after a session due to deep relaxation.
• Enhanced flexibility and range of motion:
Loosening up joints and muscles can improve movement and reduce stiffness.
⚠️ Who Should Avoid It:
• People with:
• Skin conditions or open wounds
• Circulatory disorders or blood clots
• Diabetes with poor sensation
• Heart disease
• Pregnancy (unless cleared by a healthcare provider)
• Heat sensitivity
Any questions, feel free to contact me:
Emma 07587313535 🙏
