Therapy appointments are no longer available at BodyWork Therapies due to relocation interstate. However, the massage supplies side of the business is still open. Please contact us at info@bodyworktherapies.com.au or place your order as usual through the website. Thank you.
What is Hot Stone Massage?
Hot Stone Massage has been practiced in other parts of the world for over 2000 years and is now building in popularity in Australia. It is a wonderful deep massage technique which is becoming increasingly popular due to its amazing beneficial effects.
Using special iron-rich basalt volcanic stones, which are pre-heated
in water to a safe but effective temperature, this therapy works on
three levels. During the treatment, the client is engulfed in warmth
and comfort, allowing much deeper massage to take place. The
energies from the stones promote a meditative and calm state,
helping to relax to the deepest state possible and clients feel the
warm nurturing and healing effects long after the treatment is over.
The stones come in various shapes and size, from tiny ones that are
placed between your toes to big stones that the therapist uses to
give a deep, relaxing massage, creating sensations of comfort and
warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a
greater intensity than with regular massage.
In cases of muscular injury and inflammation, frozen marble stones
are used. The warmer stones expand the blood vessels, causing a
sedative effect on the nervous system and the cold stones cause the
blood vessels to constrict, stimulating the nervous system. This
ensures that every cell in the body receives more oxygen and
nutrients while at the same time waste material is removed more
effectively through the corresponding increase in lymph flow.
What are the Benefits of Hot Stone Massage?
Those experiencing a hot stone massage should notice a healing
improvement of the following symptoms:
- Muscular aches, pains,
sprains, and strains
- Poor circulation
- Rheumatic and arthritic
conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Back pain
- Stress, anxiety and tension
- Insomnia
- Depression
