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Hot
Stone Massage Therapy
What Is Hot Stone Massage?
Hot
stone massage is a technique used in ancient cultures including
Egyptian and Native American healing practice.
Hot stone massage
is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are
often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat
well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat
helps tight muscles release.
What Happens During
a Hot Stone Massage?
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Before you
arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats
them in 120 and 150 degree water.
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The therapist
uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a
heated stone.
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As the stone
cools, the therapist replaces it with another.
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The therapist
might also leave heated stones in specific points along your
spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your
toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
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If you have
inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are sometimes used.
How Much Does a Hot
Stone Massage Cost?
A hot stone massage
is more expensive than a basic Swedish massage because it requires
more preparation and usually runs longer, an hour and a half. A
typical hot stone massage is $125, (but Jacque is offering this
for $75.00).
What You Need To
Know About Hot Stone Massage:
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The therapist
uses many stones of various shapes and sizes.
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The heat of the
stones helps muscles release more quickly than in traditional
massage.
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You should speak
up if the stones are too warm or the pressure too intense.
Other Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage
*Hot stone
massage was invented in 1993 by Mary Hannigan, a native of Tucson,
Arizona. She has trademarked her particular style and calls it
LaStone Therapy, but most spas offer their own versions. |
