Clare Fletcher

What could be better than feeling hot smooth stones massaging away the cold, stress, tension, tiredness, aches and pains?

Hot Stone Massage is a truly relaxing treatment using hot stones of varying sizes on parts of the body – from the forehead to between the toes - giving a deep massage and creating a sensation of warmth and comfort.  The heat from the stones feels great and is also wholly therapeutic - helping detox the body and relaxing the nervous system. The stones used are smooth, volcanic basalt that retain their heat on the body for as long as possible.

Hot Stone therapy can help in the treatment of the following problems: muscular aches, pains and strains, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, back pain and insomnia. It also helps to improve circulation and can help reduce stress, anxiety, tension and depression.

What happens during your treatment?

Before your treatment our therapist will carry out a full & confidential consultation and make an assessment of your needs.

Following this, the treatment begins with massage oil being applied over the body and the therapist then using their hands to transfer the heat from the stones to start the massage. The stones themselves will then be used to provide a deep and comforting massage. They will also be placed along the spine and various other parts of the body during the course of the massage.

What are the benefits of Hot Stone Massage?

• Deep relaxation, the warmth relaxes both physically and mentally
• The heat from the stones is transferred to the body by conduction and may reach up to 3cm into the muscle
• Stress is reduced, relieving mental and physical fatigue
• Circulation is improved and muscles have an increased blood supply, improving function
• Toxins and waste are eliminated faster
• The warmth can relieve pain in muscles and joints
• Tension in connective tissue is decreased
• Deep comfort from receiving warmth upon the body.