Health and Relax Spas
in Thailand and on Koh Samui

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is a deeply relaxing therapy employing smooth, polished basalt and marble stones heated in water, spun and applied with warm oils, often mixed with essential oils for additional aromatherapy benefits.

The heated stones of varying sizes are first placed on key acupressure points deeply penetrating tight muscles and softening tissue through heat and the weight of the stones. A skilled massage therapist will then apply the smooth volcanic stones in long flowing strokes giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth.

Hot stone massage melts away knots, tension and stress. Traditional Thai or Swedish massage technique plus the penetrating warmth from the ancient, polished stones relieves pain, promotes harmony, balance and peace. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. The heated stones laid upon the spinal column sedate the central nervous system. In this soothing, ancient treatment we experience an enhanced awareness of our unique connection with nature, bringing us closer to our true essence. When incorporated with aromatherapy the blend of essential oils expands the benefit of the hot stone treatment.

The Fire and Ice Stone Massage is a thermo-therapeutic treatment alternating heated black basalt stones with iced white marble stones. The warm black stones expand the blood vessels, pushing blood and unwanted waste materials through the body. The cool marble stones cause the blood vessels to constrict and stimulating the nervous. This vascular gymnastics in the circulatory system helps the body detoxify and heal. It ensures that every cell in the body receives more oxygen and nutrients while at the same time waste material is removed more effectively through the corresponding increase in lymph flow. Hot and cold creates balance allowing us to let go of all the stress that is held within our body. Extremes of temperature has long been scientifically and medically proven to be of benefit to the body in many ways, including eases pain relief from muscular injury or inflammation.

Penetrating, soothing heat from the basalt stones combined with aromatherapy massage or alternated with toning and refreshing coolness of the marble stones improves healing of many of the following symptoms:

• Increases blood circulation, lymph and vitality.
• Promotes the release of toxins.
• Relieves muscular aches, pains, sprains, and strains
• Improves rheumatic and arthritic conditions
• Reduces cellulite
• Softens tissue.
• Facial skin toning and firming by alternating hot and cold stones.
• Sinus pressure relief.
• Reduces stress, anxiety and tension
• Alleviates insomnia and depression

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