Hot stone massage

Warming + Melty This Ayurvedic practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago. Around 3,000 years later, the Chinese adopted the same method and started using heated, shaped stones to treat certain diseases. They even use the heated stones on their abdomen to help improve their digestion. Much later, natives of the Hawaiian islands started wrapping lava rocks in leaves and using them as pain relief. The leaves were also used in medicine alongside the rocks. Even Native Americans began using the stones in sweat lodges. They didn’t apply the stones directly to the body, but they did recognize the heat produced by the stones could help them relax. With its rich history that stretches back thousands of years, it’s clear that hot stone massages are much more than just a passing trend. It’s an ancient healing technique that provides optimal healing and relaxation.

If you suffer from any of these conditions, Hot Stone massage can help:

Stress • Back pain • Anxiety • Depression • Insomnia • Prenatal/postnatal Depression • Fibromyalgia • Hypertension • Autoimmune conditions • Whiplash • Neck pain • Patellofemoral syndrome • Rotator cuff injury • Scar tissue • TMJ Dysfunction • Shoulder pain • Pec minor syndrome • Frozen shoulder

Benefits

• Warms up the body on chilly days

• Calms the nervous system

• The heat of the stones relaxes muscles with ease

• Allows for deeper work to be had with lighter pressure applied

• Opens up blood vessels to encourage nutrient rich blood flow throughout body

• Improves circulation