Hot and Cold Stones Massage
Hot & Cold Stone Massage Experience
Incorporating therapeutic energy work:
Use of crystals, the balancing of chakras, auras, and energy healing - a valuable addition to my treatments.
Power of 10 - Stone Evolution
What stone therapy is
Stone therapy is the use of hot and cold stones applied and massage into the body as a deep tissue healing and detoxification treatment, it is very nurturing, working on the mind, body and spirit to bring peace and deep levels of relaxation.
Origins and how it works
Stone Massage Therapy came from healers using rocks from the river beds and warming them either in hot coals or hot water. By placing the hot stones on the body and arranging them along the energy centres of the body, a healing process would occur. The hot stones relax the muscles and “draw out” muscle pain and discomfort.
Hot & Cold Stone Massage is a holistic treatment and is truly relaxing. Stones of varying sizes are used on different parts of the body, from the forehead to between the toes, allowing for deep relaxation both physically and mentally. Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit.
Using alternate temperatures boosts the cardio-vascular system, flushes toxins through the lymphatic system, and kick-starts the body to heal itself on all levels as well as allowing every cell in the body to receive more oxygen and nutrients.
The stones
Hot stones relax muscles and cool stones ease pain.
The stones are basalt stones formed from volcanic molten rock that has been eroded over thousands of years by rivers and the sea. This molten rock contains many minerals and iron ore, which is an excellent conductor of heat.
Once heated the volcanic stones transfer their thermal energy deep into the body tissue stimulating micro-circulation, cell function, metabolism and tissue repair.
Thermotherapy
Uses smooth, hot basalt river stones which have a high iron content and therefore hold the heat longer than stones of other types. These are heated in water to a comfortable temperature and are used for massage with oil or placement on the body.
Cryotherapy
Uses cold, typically marble stones, as they retain their coldness longer. Stones are introduced slowly and precisely to the body where necessary.
The chakras
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or vortex, and it refers to each of the seven energy centres of the body. When the hot stones are placed on each of the chakras a balance is created by eliminating negative energy, introducing positive energy, strengthening weak areas and neutralising over stimulated ones. Stress is dissolved and blockages are removed.
Testimonials
“This was by far one of the most relaxing and calming massage treatments I’ve ever had. The contrasting effects of the hot and cold stones was powerful, energetic and stimulating, but at he same time rather ‘spiritual’. I’ve already recommended Julia to all my friends and will be going back for more pretty soon.”
Hot Stones Massage
“I suffer from lower back pain and the whole experience of having a massage from Julia was not only blissful, but really helped ease my back pain and stiffness. The relaxing environment and her cheerful yet expert manner made for a truly positive outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her treatments”
