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| Copyright 2006 Michael J. Barry |
Hot/Cold Stone Massage is an ancient technique using glassy-smooth heated black volcanic Basalt river stones. It combines massage with the application of stones over the entire body, including the face, hands and feet. The response during a relaxation treatment has been described as a "dream-like state, floating in and out of consciousness." Thermal Stone Massage is definitely the express train to complete relaxation. Since hot stones are used to massage the body, you receive the same benefits as a swedish massage, deep tissue massage and trigger point work. The added benefit is heat that penetrates the muscle and tendon providing deeper work with less pressure. The smooth texture of the rock and the heat provides dramatic stress reducing results. Many recipients go into a deep meditative state early in the session. Some benefits include: an increase in circulation and lymph flow: a lowered heart rate, therefore lower blood pressure: an increase in the release of endorphins: reduces pain, swelling and inflammation (with the use of cold stones): assists in alleviating acute and chronic problems. |
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