Volcanic rock massage is among the most popular and appreciated therapies through massage practiced in clinics, beauty and massage centers, SPA center all over the world, especially due to the special effects obtained.
Volcanic rock massage, improperly called Hot Stone Massage, is one of the ancient therapeutic techniques used in relaxation, energy balancing and detoxification. Being known in specialized clinics under the scientific name of Geothermal Therapy.
In my opinion, volcanic rock massage is a signature spa therapy not only because of the protocol followed, but also because of the elements that compose it: water, stone, the enchanting scents of aromatic oils, and the heat generated by the rocks.
Spa defines a concept of physical and spiritual cleansing through water therapies, according to the saying "Sanitas per Aquam", the volcanic rock massage being the defining element of this ancient philosophy.
This therapist originally from Tucson, Arizona has trademarked her particular style under the LaStone Therapy brand, but most spas and therapists around the world offer this therapy in their own unique vision.
Hot volcanic rock therapy is based on the fact that on the human body there are certain energy channels called meridians and energy centers called chakre. The 7 main chakras are found on the midline of the body, along the spine and are connected to certain organs and functions of the body. Thus, one of the defining concepts of this therapy is the placement of heated stones in these seven energy points.
...from the periphery to the center, like the classic Swedish massage. After previously warming the affected area, using smooth stones, adapted to the area where the massage is performed. Round stones are used for the back and limbs. For the neck and cervical spine, smaller, finer stones are used.
As well, it runs a facial massageThis time the volcanic stones are very small. Cold stones are used for facial treatments. Their effect on epithelial tissue is that of vasoconstriction, protecting and toning blood capillaries.
The preparation of the therapeutic session consists in sterilizing the volcanic rocks (most often 54 in number) and heating them in specially designed vats at temperatures between 40 - 50 degrees Celsius.
During the massage, the therapist uses specific techniques Swedish massage, effleurage, friction and vibration maneuvers being the most used.
Since basaltic stones have a high level of iron and magnesium, they accumulate more heat and disperse it over a longer period of time. The stones work where the body needs them. If the stones lose heat faster in a certain area, there is an imbalance in that area.
And when the body starts to function normally the constant temperature of the stones increases blood circulation, nutrition and metabolic processes at cellular level. When the blood circulation through the skin increases, the detoxification process of the liver and kidneys also increases, creating balance in the body.
The therapist may place heated stones along the spine, in the palms or between the toes in order to improve the flow of energy in the body. This stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation in the body, the body's regenerative capacity. As well as recovery after exercise or accidents.
Massage with volcanic rocks warms the skin allowing better absorption of the oil used during the therapies.
Massage can be applied to a single part of the body. Or it can be applied to the whole body. It can speed up healing in joint disorders or in conditions caused by stress and fatigue.
– detox the body by eliminating toxins from the skin surface and improving the activity of the lymphatic and blood systems;
- improving osteo-articular diseases;
- to reduce or eliminate acute or chronic pain;
- decrease muscle spasms;
- accelerating oxygen assimilation at cellular level and improving metabolic rate;
- improving kidney activity;
- helps edema disappear;
- applying hot stones in the area opposite (antagonistic) to the affected area, draws the blood flow from the affected area reducing the tension in that area.
Volcanic rocks store a greater amount of beneficial energy, which they transmit during whole-body massage, down to the cell level through energy meridians. And so:
Please, enjoy it!
Andrei Claudiu Simion
Specialist massage techniques, Spa consultant
Mobile: 0724.080.577
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