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HOT STONE MASSAGE is a massage therapy where therapist use heated stones to warm up the muscles to relieve tensions and pain. The stones are usually made of the volcanic rock type called basalt. They are used because they can retain heat well and because they are smooth from the river`s current. Before the treatment the stones are placed in hot water in a professional stone heater to be warm and ready for treatment. Heated stones can be placed on different areas of your body during the treatment or the therapist may hold a stone to massage different parts using gentle pressure.
Hot Stone Massage is very relaxing and the heat of the stones relaxes muscles. This massage can boost your circulation, release tension, recharge your energy levels, release pain and stress . increase joint flexibility, improve your sleeping etc. It can have benefits for people who have anxiety and depression, back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, rheuma, insomnia etc.
Hot Stone Massage is generally safe but it is not appropriate for everyone. This massage is not recommended for those with high blood pressure, diseases with neuropathy or nerve damage-if there is reduced sensitivity in that areas, diabetes, varicose veins, recent wounds, skin diseases, bruisings, cuts, sunburns, heart disease because the heat forces the heart cancer, epilepsy, tumors, recent chemotherapy, radiation or those who use the medication that thins the blood etc.
This massage should avoid pregnant woman and children.
If you have any medical condition or injury and you want to be sure if this treatment is appropriate for you, you should talk before booking this massage with your healthcare provider and massage therapist. Please feel free to call me or send an e- mail if you have any questions about this treatment.