Hot Stone Massage

Experience the ultimate in relaxation with a hot stone massage. Heated, smooth stones are placed on key points of your body and used to massage your muscles, allowing the warmth to melt away tension and stress. This treatment provides deep relaxation, improves circulation, and creates a sense of total calm and rejuvenation.

You can add hot stones to any massage appointment for $20

Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage:

  1. Deep Relaxation:
    The heat from the stones helps muscles relax, allowing for deeper massage without added pressure.

  2. Improved Circulation:
    Warm stones encourage blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

  3. Pain Relief:
    Alleviates chronic pain, tension, and inflammation in muscles and joints.

  4. Stress Reduction:
    Combines heat and gentle pressure to lower stress levels and promote a sense of well-being.

  5. Increased Flexibility:
    Loosens stiff muscles and enhances joint mobility.

  6. Enhanced Sleep:
    The calming effects can improve sleep quality for those with insomnia or high stress.

  7. Detoxification:
    Heat boosts lymphatic drainage, helping to flush toxins from the body.

The History Behind Hot Stone Massage:

Hot stone massage has ancient roots, spanning across cultures and centuries:

  1. Ancient China:
    Around 2000 BCE, the Chinese used heated stones to improve the function of internal organs.

  2. Hawaiian Tradition:
    Hawaiians incorporated heated volcanic stones in "Lomilomi" massage, focusing on spiritual and physical healing.

  3. Native American Practices:
    Heated stones were used in sweat lodges for purification and healing rituals.

  4. Ayurveda in India:
    Stones were warmed and applied during traditional Ayurvedic healing to balance energy.

  5. Modern Revitalization:
    In the 1990s, Mary Nelson Hannigan, a massage therapist in Arizona, popularized the modern version of hot stone massage known as “LaStone Therapy.” She combined Native American traditions with her own methods.

This technique blends history and modern therapy, making it a powerful way to relax and heal!