Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage
This treatment is only available in Weston.
Due to the weight of the stones, it's hard for me to transport to Bristol on the train, sorry.
An important question - Do you have a nut allergy?
Although I scrub clean my stones (with a biodegrdable scourer, boiling water and sanitiser), they have been used with Almond Oil. If you have a nut allergy, I wouldn't want to use my stones with you, for fear of a reaction. I'm sorry to say this and am working towards purchasing a new set of stones that will be kept pure. This paragraph will be removed once I've found them.
Misconception
When you see images for Hot Stone Massage, it usually depicts someone lying down with stones balanced on their back, this is not a true reflection. I won’t be placing stones upon you then sneak off for an hour, this is what happens and it's much nicer...
How I use hot stones for massage
The stones are used as an extension of my hands to flow over the body at a pressure suitable for you, using some of the same techniques as in Swedish Massage. Oil is applied to help the stones glide across the skin, temperature is checked with the client to make sure it is a comfortable heat throughout the massage.
As stones cool down, they are replaced with warm ones. Sometimes stones will be placed on the body for a sense of warmth and weight which is comforting and can help warm up the muscle to aid tension release. Placements can be on the back, in-between toes and fingers, along legs, on the abdomen or face. A varity of sizes are used.
As well as hot stones, I will sometimes still use my hands to massage, depending if there is a specific area of tension that you would like worked on that I feel would benefit from using my hands.
Why have a Hot Stone Massage?
It’s relaxing and comforting.
It can help with stress relief due to the sedating effect on the nervous system.
It can help warm up muscles which aids in being able to work on specific areas of tension.
Can allow for deeper pressure if needed.
It’s time for yourself, with no interruptions to enjoy the soothing warmth of the hot stones.
Why does it cost more than Swedish massage?
Because there is more preparation, cleaning and products required. The stones need at least 45mins to heat. They are all sanitised and scrubbed at the end of the massage. This all takes time.
Contraindications (when NOT to have a hot stone massage)
Local contraindications (I will avoid the area)
Swelling Bruising
Cuts and abrasions
Sun burn
Surgery scars
Varicose veins
Treatments offered
New clients will have a 10-15 mins phone consultation, where I find out more about you, your requirements and your health.
Full Body 1.5hr will cover, face, arms, legs and back, but we can talk about focusing on a particular area or omitting any if preferred.
Back only 45min will cover back + arms or legs depending on needs and time permitting.
Due to the weight of the stones, it's hard for me to transport to Bristol on the train, sorry.
An important question - Do you have a nut allergy?
Although I scrub clean my stones (with a biodegrdable scourer, boiling water and sanitiser), they have been used with Almond Oil. If you have a nut allergy, I wouldn't want to use my stones with you, for fear of a reaction. I'm sorry to say this and am working towards purchasing a new set of stones that will be kept pure. This paragraph will be removed once I've found them.
Misconception
When you see images for Hot Stone Massage, it usually depicts someone lying down with stones balanced on their back, this is not a true reflection. I won’t be placing stones upon you then sneak off for an hour, this is what happens and it's much nicer...
How I use hot stones for massage
The stones are used as an extension of my hands to flow over the body at a pressure suitable for you, using some of the same techniques as in Swedish Massage. Oil is applied to help the stones glide across the skin, temperature is checked with the client to make sure it is a comfortable heat throughout the massage.
As stones cool down, they are replaced with warm ones. Sometimes stones will be placed on the body for a sense of warmth and weight which is comforting and can help warm up the muscle to aid tension release. Placements can be on the back, in-between toes and fingers, along legs, on the abdomen or face. A varity of sizes are used.
As well as hot stones, I will sometimes still use my hands to massage, depending if there is a specific area of tension that you would like worked on that I feel would benefit from using my hands.
Why have a Hot Stone Massage?
It’s relaxing and comforting.
It can help with stress relief due to the sedating effect on the nervous system.
It can help warm up muscles which aids in being able to work on specific areas of tension.
Can allow for deeper pressure if needed.
It’s time for yourself, with no interruptions to enjoy the soothing warmth of the hot stones.
Why does it cost more than Swedish massage?
Because there is more preparation, cleaning and products required. The stones need at least 45mins to heat. They are all sanitised and scrubbed at the end of the massage. This all takes time.
Contraindications (when NOT to have a hot stone massage)
- If pregnant
- Elderly clients and children thinner skin as increased sensitivity makes hot stone massage unsuitable
- Considerably overweight
- Any nervous system disorder or nerve damage.
- Heart Problems as the heat will increase blood circulation Immune system problems (including cancer)
- Getting over an illness or feeling the onsets of one.
Local contraindications (I will avoid the area)
Swelling Bruising
Cuts and abrasions
Sun burn
Surgery scars
Varicose veins
Treatments offered
New clients will have a 10-15 mins phone consultation, where I find out more about you, your requirements and your health.
Full Body 1.5hr will cover, face, arms, legs and back, but we can talk about focusing on a particular area or omitting any if preferred.
Back only 45min will cover back + arms or legs depending on needs and time permitting.
