Jo Lea
HOLISTIC MASSAGE

 

    
       
       
Hot Stone Massage
 

Heated basalt stones and carefully chosen essential oils used within an intuitive Holistic Therapeutic Massage.

Assists in deeper relaxation of muscular tension - suffuses the body and mind with warmth and an essence of calm.

What is Hot Stone Massage?

Hot Stone Massage has its origins in the Native American Indian culture. Suitable stones would be heated in traditional sweat lodges prior to their use in massaging the body. Over the years the technique has been adapted within America to suit more Western tastes - fast becoming a much sought after treatment. Variations on the theme have reached Britain only recently.

Holistic practice allows a massage to be tailored to your needs - so it's not a fixed routine, but something unique each time.

I work with Basalt stones imported from Israel - they withstand heating to high temperatures without risk & their heat retaining ability is exceptionally good.

Working with the stones I use a range of strokes & techniques - long soothing, stretching strokes to encourage the flow of heat into the body and the movement of energy within. Where necessary, deeper friction work can be applied to break down knots of tension.

I may place stones on/against certain areas of the body as the massage progresses allowing comforting warmth to remain there as I work on a new area with fresh stones.

Massage does not take place solely with the stones - I interchange working with the stones to working with my hands and back again allowing me to feel the changes in muscle and tissue and thus work accordingly.

The session itself

At your first visit I allow 15 minutes in addition to your chosen session time for a short consultation. (You are not charged for this time).This ensures I can plan a safe & effective treatment with you - taking into account your health & lifestyle. It also gives you the chance to ask any questions.

Having discussed suitable areas for work that day I will ask you to undress as appropriate to our plan. I allow time for you to undress/dress in privacy & ensure that any areas not being worked on remain covered with towels.

A Hot Stone Massage invites physical tension to literally melt away. A combination of the stones weight, texture and heat promotes a grounding feeling - a much deeper level of relaxation, calm & balance. This has proven to be particularly useful for treating chronic conditions where the body has become "stuck" (locked in discomfort and habituated to pain).

When combined with essential oils blended specifically for you & used in the session - this is a truly amazing experience.

Please be aware, this Hot Stone Massage does not follow any designed or set sequences. I work intuitively so you may rest assured that you receive a massage made for you and with you; a massage unique to your requirements.

 

 

Prices

Each massage is planned with the client - fees are based on the length of a session. Below are examples of what might be accomplished in the session lengths available.

Full body massag
- 90 mins
£52
Back, shoulders, arms and hands, face, neck, head & feet - 75min
£46
Back, shoulders, face, neck, head and feet ( or hands ) - 60 mins
£40
Back, neck, shoulders, legs
and feet - 60mins
£40
Back, neck, shoulders, face and scalp- 45 mins
£34
Back, neck and shoulders
- 30 mins
£28


First session - please allow an additional 15 minutes for your free consultation.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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