Stone Massage: Relaxation and Healing

Stone therapy is a massage with hot stones. Its healing effect is due to a combination of several factors:

• The energy information contained in the stones.
• The effects of temperature.
• The effects of reflexology.

What is the Benefit of Stone Therapy?

Stone massage affects a person both physically and emotionally. Its positive effects are so varied that it allows us to get rid of many problems. Stone Therapy:

• relieves stress,
• relaxes,
• strengthens the immune system,
• improves blood circulation,
• normalizes metabolism,
• removes toxins,
• it has a harmonizing effect.

Hot stone massage is indicated for diseases such as stress, muscle pain, osteochondrosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urogenital system, angina, obesity, depression and so on.

What Kind of Stones are Used for Massage?

Special stones of particular species, color and shape are used for massage. The number of stones is also regulated. It is mandatory to use volcanic stones (basalt), as their distinctive feature is the ability to hold heat for a long time. In addition, they are rich in various micro and macro elements. As a rule, 54 smooth black basalt stones heated in hot water are used for massage. In addition, cold stones of white marble are needed. Each specialist has his own set, which includes stones with their own unique properties: turquoise, onyx, jadeite, and so on.

How does a Stone Therapy Session Go?

Stone therapy requires a special environment which is relaxing and soothing. For the stone treatment to be as effective as possible, aromatic oils are rubbed into the patient’s skin. Heated stones are then placed on the biologically active points. The areas of the body which are free of stones are first massaged with the hands. This is followed by a massage with heated stones.

A stone therapy session lasts from 45 to 90 minutes. This is long enough for the patient to feel the healing effect of the stones. He completely relaxes and rests both in body and soul.

Are There Any Contraindications to Stone Massage?

Unfortunately, stone therapy also has contraindications. It should not be performed by pregnant women, people with neoplasms, as well as those who have skin diseases.

Stone therapy at our massage center Dubai is not only pleasant, but also beneficial. It brings soothing, harmony and helps to resist problems and difficulties of everyday life.