A treatment that goes beyond the physical experience of a massage and enters a deeper dimension of relaxation, health and wellbeing. The warm basalt stones are used to massage with and sometimes placed on vital energy spots. A deeper massage is achieved with the stones as each stroke is equivalent to a least five with the hands.
Hot stone therapy originated in Tuscan, Arizona in 1993 by Mary Hannigan. It is now one of the fastest growing massage techniques of today. The use of hot stones is not however a new concept. The Chinese, Japanese and Indians have all used stones for ritual and healing over thousands of years.
Working heated smooth basalt lava stones are used as well as traditional massage and aromatherapy oils. Stones from volcanic origins are effective due to their thermal and energy conductive qualities.
Stone therapy is an effective form of healing and stimulating the body's self healing processes. It is effecitve on a spiritual level, assisting with grounding, balancing and releasing blocked tension and stress. It also refreshes the mind, body and soul and promotes a sense of wellbeing.