What is a Hot Stone Massage?
A hot stone massage is similar to traditional massage, but in addition to her hands, Philippa also glides oiled, heated, smooth, basalt river rocks ( sometimes cold, too)over her client's body to create a relaxing sensation while simutaneously warming joints and tissues increasing blood circulation and eliciting ddeep relaxation. Occassionally heated stones are placed temporarily on the body in areas that will benefit from the penetrating heat and weight of the stones. The sensation of receiving a Hot Stone Massage has been is often described as heat pouring through the bones. Care is taken that the stones are applied at a safe, yet therapeutic temperature.