STONE MASSAGE

A session with Hot Stones (as we use to call it) can be done with Hot, Warm or Cold Stones. In the first two cases the stones are from Basalt and in the third case from white-green Marble. Basalt is volcanic stone and was chosen for its capacity to maintain and transfer the heat with a delightful way, and due to its origins carries the ‘memory ' of heat , and therefore its energy and quality. White-Green premium quality marble is used for the cold stones sessions due to its ability to maintain low temperature. That’s why the Romans used this marble to build the famous Roman Baths so they could have permanently cold water. The stones are sleek, various sizes and shape and cooked in a special container fitted with electronic thermostat for ultimate security. In a session used 120-130 rocks and the duration is at least 60 minutes. During the session the therapist puts the stones in "strategic" points to mobilize the energy and prepare the muscles and joints. The placement is combined with massage with hands and/or with stones, depending on the case. The combination with various massage techniques such as Swedish, Deep tissue, Shiatsu and Lymphatic is very effective. The variety of applications of stone massage brought the technique to the top of the preference in Spas all over world.

So we can offer:

• Full body Massage with Hot- Warm Stones (for relaxation, psychological problems)
• Massage with Hot Stones in combination with Deep Tissue massage (for musculoskeletal each kind)
• Lymphatic Massage (with Hot and Cold Stones for Lymphedema-Cellulite-Detoxification)
• Shiatsu massage with Hot Stones (for energy boost/balancing the meridians)

The Results of massage with hot, cold or warm Stones are amazing in cases of:

• Joint Problems
• Arthritic aches/Sprains
• Musculoskeletal pain of any kind
• Rheumatism/-Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression
• Cervical syndrome
• Sciatica/Back Pain
• Osteoarthritis/Fibromyalgia
• Dysmenorrhea/Period problems

Also the results are remarkable for:

• Stimulating the circulatory system
• Stimulating the lymphatic system
• Increasing bone elasticity
• Stimulating the immune system
• Promoting the detoxifying capacity of the body
• Stimulating the metabolism

There is a growing interest in Europe and America for the Hot Stone massage the last few years. That "stream" might lead some to believe that Stone massage is one more "fashion" of our times. But a closer look at the history will easily convince us otherwise. The three main cultures which have influenced Hot Stone Massage are Chinese and Hawaiian. The Egyptians and Indians in Ayurveda Healing Art have been also using stones with or without heat. The first recorded use of stones was in ancient China. Chinese doctors combined stones with Moxa to add heat and used them to cure many different diseases. The natives of Hawaii placed warm volcanic stones wrapped in leaves of plants on the tensed muscles to heal the pain. Technical Hot Stone Therapy re-discovered in 1993 in America by the therapist Mary Nelson. The story says that Mrs. Nelson was having a sauna with her niece who suffered from pains in the shoulders and arms. Suddenly, Nelson had the inspiration to get one of those hot stones used to heat the sauna and started to massage on her niece in painful areas. The result was fantastic! The relief and pleasure from this "warm" massage was great. This was the ' Renaissance ' of the Hot Stone Therapy.

Costas P., 53 years old was having lower back problems for many years. One day he came to me with severe pain in the lumbar region and inability to control the left leg. He was unable to walk without help. He had already 4 injections of Voltaren without any improvement. With great difficulty, me and his wife managed to help him to lie down in massage bed. I tried to make kneading but any pressure was terribly painful for him. I decided without delay to make a Hot Stone massage. First I placed warm stones to the affected area, on the spine and on the soles to relax Costas. I gave him therapeutic massage with the help of stones so the pain was subsided. After 70 minutes Costas, with my help, did some special stretching exercises and he managed to get up on his own. The pain reduced and Costas could even walk without assistance. The next day we continued with more deep massage, but always with the precious help of Hot Stones. In a little time Costas was completely well and stays healthy until today (1.5 year after) making the therapeutic exercises and maintenance sessions. However, it is certain that without the valuable help of Hot Stones, maybe I haven't had the chance to get to this therapeutic effect.