For this healing and relaxing hot stone massage therapy, we use mostly basalt stones, which is a volcanic rock, mainly because of their various properties that include their non-porosity, their smoothness, and their ability to retain heat longer than any other type of stone. Moreover, these beautiful stones come in different sizes. For performing specific massage strokes, the massage therapist places smaller tooling stones and for treatment for a longer time, she places the larger placement stones at one spot of the body then the therapist gives slow and gentle strokes in a way that you feel grounded, comforted and calm. Sometimes we use the energy lines or meridians of the body to place hot stones for energy work. By doing so, movement of energy known as qi or chi is stimulated and in this way, the effects of stress are eliminated, and healing is facilitated. Hot stone massages also help in releasing toxins, relieving pain, and improving circulation. People who have experienced massage with heat get so many healing properties that they keep coming back for these massages.
What Happens During Treatment?
Our hot stone massage combines both traditional massage techniques with those that are used during this treatment. During this massage, your massage therapist will prepare the hot stones for treatment and will typically place them strategically down the centre of the back along the spine. The hot stones can also be placed on the stomach, the feet, the chest, the face, and even the toes and the palms of your hands if needed.
The placement of the stones can help relieve pain in the problem areas. Before your session, your massage therapist will discuss your concerns and determine the best location for the stones based on your needs and their evaluation of your physical condition.
Your massage therapist will use oil before beginning the massage to make sure that the rocks can glide across your skin without resistance. Hot stones, when used during massage, allow the massage therapist to utilise the basic Swedish massage techniques including long strokes, kneading, rolling, tapping, and circular movements, just with rocks instead of the hands.
Some benefits of Hot Stone Massage
- Relieve muscle spasm, pain, tension & improve muscle relaxation.
- Releases toxins & improves skin appearance
- Significantly reduce stress & anxiety
- Improves blood circulation and flow of energy
- Helps to promote better sleeps
- Helps to reduce & manage stress
- Helps to create a sense of comfort and warmth
- Helps in decreasing cancer symptoms
- Helps in relieving the symptoms of autoimmune diseases
- Helps in increasing joint flexibility
- Relaxing tense muscles
- Aiding pain relief
- Alleviating depression
- Promoting sleep
- Improving circulation.
Hot stone therapy helps people who suffer from:
- Stress
- Back pain
- Muscular pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
- Depression or anxiety
- Poor circulation
How Long Does the Massage Take?
We offer both a 70-minute hot stone massage treatment and a 120-minute treatment including a face massage; you can choose the one that works best for your needs and your schedule. When you consider the amount of time that you spend under stress each week, this appointment will provide you with so much stress relief and may feel shorter than an hour, but the deep relaxation you experience will have you counting down the days until your next treatment.
Will I Get Burned?
When you choose a knowledgeable and experienced massage therapist who understands the temperature range required for this treatment, you can rest assured that you will not get burned or experience negative side effects from our massage that utilises hot stones during treatment. We are skilled massage therapists in this technique and will make sure that you get the best results possible.
Words of Caution
It is important that before availing of hot stone massage, your therapist is fully informed by you regarding all your medical conditions and how your body reacts to external stimuli. Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, cardiac problems, diabetes, or any other medical condition for which you are getting care from your GP should be informed to the therapist so that she can assess your condition regarding the suitability of hot stone massage. You should also consult your GP.
To get the most benefit from this massage, we offer a package of 5 sessions at £50 per session.
£60 for 70 minutes
£80 for 120 minutes including face massage
TREATMENT TIPS
Allow 15 Minutes either side of your treatment for pre-consultation and post-relaxation
Please note that all the treatments at The Conscious Woman are designed primarily to relax and restore.
If you have a medical condition, you should first seek advice from your GP or a medical specialist.
IMPORTANT: Do not attend the appointment if you, or someone who lives with you, shows symptoms of Covid-19.