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Hot Stone Therapy
Hot stone therapy is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body, which correspond with ancient Chinese meridians of energy. This helps to rebalance the body and mind. Meridians are the pathways of Qi (chi) and blood flow through the body. Qi flows continuously from one meridian to another. A break in this flow indicates an imbalance in the body. Diminished or reduced energy may be an
indication that the body's organs or tissues are functioning poorly, therefore the Qi flow is inadequate.
The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The hot stones are usually made of basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron, so they retain heat. The stones are placed in water and heated in an electric heating device until they are between 120°F and 150°F. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Muscles pretreated with the heated stones to allows the therapist to more easily reach deeper levels of muscle tissue. Hot Stone Massage is used to treat a variety of conditions such as basic muscle aches, back pain, Muscular Dystrophy, Arthritis, Fibromylagia, stress/anxiety, circulatory issues, insomnia, and depression.
Benefits of hot stone massage:
- Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation
- Alleviates stress
- Releases toxins
- Relieves pain
- Improves circulation
- Calms the psyche
The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body. The hot stones are usually made of basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron, so they retain heat. The stones are placed in water and heated in an electric heating device until they are between 120°F and 150°F. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Muscles pretreated with the heated stones to allows the therapist to more easily reach deeper levels of muscle tissue. Hot Stone Massage is used to treat a variety of conditions such as basic muscle aches, back pain, Muscular Dystrophy, Arthritis, Fibromylagia, stress/anxiety, circulatory issues, insomnia, and depression.
Benefits of hot stone massage:
- Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation
- Alleviates stress
- Releases toxins
- Relieves pain
- Improves circulation
- Calms the psyche
