Stone therapy

is a type of massage treatment that involves both heated and cooled stones.

The application of heat or cold depends on the client’s condition, therapist’s expertise and, often, the climate or season.

Generally speaking, heat improves circulation and metabolism, elongates the muscles and boosts the general

sense of well-being. Therapists embrace heat treatments because they make the body work more efficiently.

When the heated stone is applied, the client’s body surrenders quickly and completely.

Cold, on the other side, has been used to either balance the excess heat in the body or to treat various acute conditions.

For many active, “fiery” people (reddish complexion, feeling constantly overheated, impulsive A- type personality) the cold stones seem to be a better choice.

STONE THERAPY IS A “SACRED PLACEMENT” OF STONES ALONG THE BODY’S CHAKRA SYSTEM

FALSE: Some therapists work with Chakras (body’s energy centres). Some therapists do not. Some therapists do not believe in Chakras. And so on…

Our training materials make a distinction between two basic types of stone therapy treatments: Yang Treatments (more active stone massage, myofascial work, trigger points work etc.) and Yin Treatments (placement and holding of the stones, restorative protocols, Chakra /energy work).

A typical stone therapy treatment usually integrates both a Yin and a Yang approach, while also incorporating the therapist’s individual set of skills and, especially, their unique set of beliefs. This is one of the main reasons that every single stone therapy treatment has a distinctive flair.

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By following some of the principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine we can stimulate a client's Chi and bring it from the deep layers of the body, toward the surface and back.

Most Hot Stone practitioners use basalt stones as the magnetism in the stones positively affects the human body [circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems]. Due to the biomagnetic effect of iron and oxygen in the body it allows the hemoglobin active movement, thereby activating circulation and rejuvenation. (taken from class manual)

The use of hot, warm or cold stones are used to stimulate the body's natural healing and restorative capabilities.

Clients are asked to arrive early for session as personal history needs to be recorded. Duration of session is 15 minutes for intake and 60 minutes or 90 minutes for therapy. Total time: 75 minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The remedies and therapies suggested in this website are not intended to replace existing medical treatment, or to provide a diagnosis. Please consult with your Health Care Provider before using any complementary therapy.