‘Hot stone massage therapy’ or ‘thermotherapy’, is a form of therapeutic massage treatment where smooth round stones are heated to a certain temperature (precisely, to ‘luxurious warmth’), oiled thoroughly, and placed directly on specific points (acupressure points) of the body. Sometimes, the hot stones are also taken by the therapist in her palms for massaging the body. As the hot stones touch the surface of the body, the heat penetrates deeply into the skin and, along with the weight of the stones, endows a relaxing sensation. This releases the flow of energy and stimulates the natural healing process of our body. In other words, the hot stone massage therapy helps us get rid of a number of mild to severe ailments through a combination of hot stones and explicit massage techniques.
The use of ‘stones’ itself makes the method different from other massage services. Typically, iron-rich ‘basalt’ stones (river rocks) are used for the procedure as they are lightweight, flat, are smooth in texture, and can retain heat for long. These are kept in water and heated to (120-130)°F with the help of an electric heater. When placed at the key points (energy centers) on the back of our body, these hot stones can restore the overall balance by elevating the relaxing experience as well as the benefits of the massage technique used.
* Boosts blood circulation throughout the body
* Relieves tense muscles and back pain
* Cures long-standing muscular pain, aches, and spasms
* Removes stress, tension, and anxiety
* Offers profound relaxation
* Helps get rid of overall fatigue
* Promotes muscle detoxification
* Improves bodily metabolism
* Eases conditions like joint pain, swelling, stiffness, etc.
* Balances the mind, body, and spirit energetically.