Services Offered At BodyWorks Healing Center

Healing Stone Therapy (Hot Stone Massage)

Healing stone therapy is an advanced, gentle, restorative massage modality. It involves the application of warm and/or hot stones, sometimes in alternation with cold stones, in conjunction with deep tissue treatment and meridian therapy. Stones of varying sizes are applied to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. The heat produces vasodilatation and increases circulation to the tissue. Application of cold produces vasoconstriction and drains the area. The combination of deep tissue and Swedish massage increases the effectiveness of the massage treatment.

Many practitioners purchase their stones from massage warehouses. They use a form of igneous and basalt rocks for the massage treatment. These stones are actually smooth, volcanic glass, igneous and basalt blends. They heat up quickly but, due to their low iron ore content, loose their heat rapidly. They are useful in some massage applications, but not appropriate for layouts or thermal compress applications because of the way they hold heat.

We use metamorphic rock (“meta” means change, “morph” means form). These rocks are ideal for hot, cold and moderate therapeutic techniques. They retain consistent temperatures and are superior for bodywork. These stones are of the highest quality on the planet, with a sea thermal radiance quality of +20. These stones were harvested in a time honored tradition by experienced practitioners, specifically for use in healing stone therapy.

We offer traditional stone therapy as well as restorative techniques including sports, facial massage and restorative yoga and stone therapy.

Stone massage makes you feel deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the stress that is held within your body. Those experiencing a hot stone massage can notice healing and improvement from many symptoms:

     •  Muscular aches, pains, sprains, and strains

     •  Poor circulation

     •  Rheumatic and arthritic conditions

     •  Fibromyalgia

     •  MS

     •  Back pain

     •  Stress, anxiety and tension

     •  Insomnia

     •  Depression

Hot stone therapy is a unique connection that we can experience with nature. It can offer a sense off profoundness and sacredness that is often lacking in our busy hectic lives. It can bring us back to a place of deep remembering. It is the perfect treatment that is enjoyable, relaxing and healing.  Healing stone massage benefits the physical, emotional and psychological bodies. If you are looking for a unique nurturing, healing experience, this is the modality for you.

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