Hot Stone Massage in Cheltenham

A hot stone massage is intensely relaxing and indulgent massage treatment which uses the power of heat to add extra healing properties to a therapeutic massage.  Smooth, heat retaining, basalt (volcanic) stones help to melt muscular tension and leave the body replenished and revived.

Hot stones are used to perform the massage, being held in the therapists hands, but can also be placed on various points of the patients body to promote relaxation.

The heat of the stones can penetrate the muscles to a depth of about 3cm, making it easier for the therapist to perform a deep yet comfortable treatment.

Hot stone massage is recommended for those with chronic muscle or joint pain and for general muscle stiffness, aches and pains.  It will also help with stress and anxiety and conditions such as arthritis where it can help to break the pain cycle.

Hot stones can be incorporated within a Balancing Massage, used for deep specific work and trigger pointing.  Cold stones can also be used to complement the heated ones, invigorating tight muscles, this technique is especially effective on the legs.