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Heated Stone
Massage Therapy
What Is Heated Stone
Massage?
Heated stone massage is a technique used in ancient cultures including
Egyptian and Native American healing practice.
Heated
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 Heated 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 Heated Stone
Massage Cost?
A heated 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 heated stone
massage is $125, (but Jacque is offering this
at a rate of $90 for 90 minutes!).
What You Need To
Know About Heated 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 Heated Stone
Massage
*Heated 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. |
