During your hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated basalt stones are used to promote your healing and well-being. I use the stones themselves to massage your body, using Swedish massage techniques to give you a holistic treatment. The heat from the hot stones allows the massage to have a deeper effect; one massage stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to four or five massage strokes with my hands. I may also place some stones on your body where the constant release of heat can help to ease tension in your muscles.

Hot stone massage can help you by:

• Increasing blood flow to your body systems
• Relaxing connective tissue and increasing flexibility
• Stimulating lymphatic drainage, assisting with detoxification & fluid balance
• Relaxing tired, sore and aching muscles
• Relieving nervous tension, pain and stiffness that is deep in your tissues
• Promoting feelings of relaxation and well-being