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Massage: Heated Stone Therapy
Heated Stone Therapy is a technique dating back to the Shang Dynasty in China (1783-1122 BC). Basalt stones (flat, smooth rocks) are heated with water and sea salt to bring them up to a warm yet comfortable temperature. The therapy starts with some basic Swedish massage then incorporates the stones into the massage to warm the tissue and make it more pliable. The stones are then placed at different points on the body (i.e.- along the spine, soles of the feet, etc.) and left to allow the heat to soak into the muscles. The stones are then slowly removed and a deep tissue massage follows.
The benefits of this treatment include increasing circulation of both blood and lymph which in turn allows for improved cell and physical metabolism. It is a wonderful way to soothe away muscle pain and tension, and it allows for a deeper level of relaxation than other forms of massage.
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