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Hot Stone Massage Therapy
A combination of therapeutic massage techniques using warm, fragrant, oiled
stones. (Yes, I really massage your aching muscles with warm,
smooth, oiled stones and it feels WONDERFUL!) Hot (and sometimes cool)
stones are wonderful for muscle therapy - stiff and sore muscles.
Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage is also very beneficial for many conditions
including fibromyalgia, arthritis, muscle cramps, tension headaches, carpal
tunnel pain, neck & shoulder pain, back pain, shin splints, runners cramps,
sciatic pain, leg and foot pain, Plantar Fasciatis, foot and ankle pain and many
other painful conditions. Focused massage techniques plus heat therapy brings
increased circulation, more oxygen and causes muscles to relax and stretch more
easily, reducing muscle knots and cramps. Your nervous system relaxes and
circulation is greatly increased. Cool stones cause the movement of lymph fluid
in the muscles and also help reduce swelling (edema) as well as assist in pain
relief. Cool stones can help relieve hot flashes and assist with headaches,
including migraines.
Deluxe Hot Stone Total
Bliss Package
 
1 1/2 Hours - $95
1 Hour - $75
Experience the ultimate bliss!
You’ll see why Hot Stone Massage is all the rage at the expensive salons
& spas. It is the most wonderful experience you can imagine!
Smooth, oiled and warm, lightly fragrant stones
will melt away all your stress, and make your muscles feel like melted butter! Your relaxation begins with the application of
the highest quality Therapeutic Grade
Essential Oils for deep relaxation and pain relief. (Unscented oil is also
available if you choose).
You'll love the experience of a soothing, relaxing therapeutic body massage using warm,
smooth fragrant oiled stones. The warmth penetrates deeply into
your muscles to relieve stress and tension -- on your shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs
and feet. Each session is customized for your needs and
stress points. Studies show that the therapeutic use of warm and cool stones is very effective for
total relaxation, muscle relaxation, stress release and grounding.
Heat brings increased circulation, more oxygen,
causes muscles to relax and stretch more easily. Cool or cold feels wonderful after the
warm stones and helps bring a feeling of balance. Cold stones may also be used to reduces inflammation and
help relieve pain. By using both heat and cold, circulation is greatly
increased. Special stones are also
placed on specific areas of the body to provide warmth or coolness. Cool stones
may be placed on your face for a mini stone facial, providing a wonderful
contrast to the warmth on the body. My stones were specially selected to provide
a very grounding and balancing energy.
Your session may also include Neuromuscular Therapy Techniques (NMT- that is
NOT painful) to relieve muscle tension and pain. Your session may also
include some Reflexology on your feet with focus on
relaxation, and all the Reflex points for balancing glands and organs. Warm & cool stones are used for massage of the entire foot and
ankle. A large warm or cool stone is placed on the sole of the foot and small
stones are inserted between the toes.
In addition, each session ends with some Reiki (energy work) and
techniques to balance your chi. Experience this unique massage with therapeutic
hot stones, aromatherapy, Reflexology and energy work!
Totally
wonderful, blissful!
Hot
Stone Focus Session
-- 1/2 Hour - Only $40
Experience the
wonderful benefits of Hot Stone Massage in a shorter session! You'll get 35
minutes of Hot Stone Massage focused on a specific area. Where do you carry
stress? Each session is customized for your needs.
Short Sessions - Your Choice of:
--
Tension Relief - Hot Stone Massage for
Neck & Shoulders, or
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Total Back Bliss - Hot Stone Muscle Relaxer, or
-- Relax with Hot Stone Massage of Shoulders, Arms & Hands, or
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Hands & Feet
- Hot Stone Reflexology!
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Legs & Feet - Focus Massage with Hot Stone Reflexology!
Let my smooth,
oiled and warm, lightly fragrant stones melt away all your stress, and make your
muscles feel like melted butter!
Each of these special sessions includes soothing music and the application of
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for deep relaxation and pain relief. (Unscented oil is also available if you choose). Then a
therapeutic soothing massage with warm smooth oiled stones will relieve tension in your sore or tired muscles. Heated and cold stones are
wonderful for muscle therapy by increasing circulation & oxygen. Warm and
cool stones may also be placed on various parts of the body to enhance
relaxation and improve circulation. Each session ends with a few minutes of
Reiki (energy work) and techniques to balance your chi. Experience this
unique massage with therapeutic hot stones.
Clinical studies show that people who get regular
massage have a stronger immune system with higher levels of white blood
cells.
Click here to
read recent article "Stone Massage Therapy: A Catalyst for Health
Enhancement
To Feel Better
Be More Flexible
Have Better Sleep
Reduce Pain
Feel Less Stressed
Have a Stronger Immune System
Make
Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology
a Regular Part of your Life, Not Just
an Occasional Luxury!
Pregnancy
Can
Pregnant Women Receive Reflexology & Hot Stone Massage?
Reflexology on the feet
can be wonderful during pregnancy, especially
to assist with circulation and to help reduce swelling to the feet and
ankles.
Hot (or Cool) Stone Massage may also be beneficial relieve stress,
tension, promote relaxation and make you feel better.
If you are
pregnant you will need to bring a written ok from your doctor,
OB/GYN, health
care professional or certified midwife before I begin any type
of Reflexology or Stone Massage session. Massage or Reflexology can be done
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Clinical studies show that people who get regular
massage have a stronger immune system!
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For New Clients
Click Here to view
"What to Expect in a Hot Stone or Reflexology Session"
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Your Deluxe Hot Stone Massage Session Can Include:
* Full Body Therapeutic Massage of your Muscles
with Hot Stones
* Focus Massage with Hot Stones
to Massage Specific Areas for Pain and Tension Relief
* Gentle NMT Techniques for Pain Relief
* Soothing Hot Stone Placement on the Body
* Techniques for Deep Relaxation and Stress Release
* Soothing Aromatherapy (Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils) if You Desire
* Relaxing Music
* Reiki Energy Work
In all sessions, I integrate the root teachings of therapeutic massage,
thermal therapy (hot/cold), acupressure, aromatherapy, Trager therapy,
anatomy, holistic healing and energy work. Each session is always customized to your needs and comfort level. The
pressure can be as deep or light as feels good to you. It is never painful, but
sometimes 'hurts so good'.
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What About Health Conditions or Illness?
If you are in general
good health, you should definitely feel much better after experiencing Reflexology,
Hot Stone Massage and bodywork, as it helps you relax and de-stress. Each Reflexology &
Hot Stone
Massage is always customized to your needs and stress points.
Contraindications
These are some conditions that will prevent
you from having a Reflexology and Massage session:
* Right after surgery.
When you are ready to be released, please consult your doctor or medical
practitioner for a written approval for Stone Massage or Reflexology during
your convalescence,
*
Currently case
of athlete’s foot - will prevent you from a Reflexology Therapy session
on your feet until it is completely clear and no longer contagious,
* Unstable blood
pressure
*
Severe swelling (edema) of the body or feet
* Contagious or serious illness
Cautions
The following conditions
require caution, and you will need a written release from your doctor or
primary care provider before beginning Reflexology or Hot Stone Massage.
*
If
you are under medical care for a chronic medical condition
* After injury
(Note: if you have an injury to the hands/arms, Reflexology can still be
done on the feet. If the surgery or injury was to the feet, Reflexology can
be very effective if done on the hands. If you are under any medical care
for a severe or moderate injury, you will need a written release from your
primary medical professional.
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For New Clients:
What to Expect
In a
Hot Stone Massage Therapy Session
First, we discuss
your health history and any issues or concerns you may have, including any areas of pain,
discomfort, problems, surgeries or illnesses. Then I help you select your choice of aromatherapy
(or none if you are sensitive to fragrance) from my collection of Therapeutic
Essential Oils. After I leave the room you undress to your comfort level (in
privacy) and recline on my comfortable massage table. Please note that in a
professional massage you are always completely covered with a sheet (and a
blanket if it's cold) to protect your privacy and only the area being
worked on is uncovered.
During the Massage
During your session warm
(and cool) fragrant, smooth oiled stones are used for therapeutic massage of
your muscles - on your shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs, calves & feet.
Because sessions are always customized to your needs, your tension & stress will
just melt and you will move into even deeper relaxation. Special warm (and cool)
stones may also be placed on top of the sheet on your tummy & chest,
some stones may be placed under your shoulders & back, arms, legs and feet and
even between the toes! Small cool stones may be gently placed on your face -
Cool stones on your eyelids & face feel wonderful, are good for sinuses & don't
drip. Massage on your feet and hands with warm fragrant stones feels wonderful
and is fantastic for increasing circulation. Everyone just LOVES Hot Stone
Massage!
Note that I do not massage the breast area on women and will do abdominal
massage only if you are comfortable with it and by your request.
My goal is to make your
experience the best it can be. You are in control at all times, so I will ask if you want more or less pressure or need something else
to be totally comfortable.
Please ask questions! And
tell me if you like or dislike something! My goal is to provide you with a
wonderful relaxing, experience to assist you to totally relax & de-stress. Aromatherapy
for relaxation is included at no extra charge. However, if you are sensitive or
allergic to fragrances then I will use plain unscented massage oil.
Ticklish?
If you are sensitive and ticklish, not to worry. I
use firmer touch so it does NOT tickle, but feels really good. I have never had
a client (even those with ticklish feet) who did not completely enjoy their Hot
Stone or Reflexology experience.
Emotions
The mind and body are connected and we
all store emotions in our body - "the issues are in the tissues." All
types of massage, bodywork, yoga and breath work are great therapies to help
process and release emotions before they get 'frozen or stuck' in the
tissues, and also to help us release old emotional patterns that no longer
serve us. Sometimes as muscle tightness and tension
is released, the body/mind will release an emotion, and regular bodywork greatly
assists this process (a good thing to remain healthy). A feeling of
emotional release may happen during a session or 1-3 days after the session,
depending on your process.
As a massage therapist and body worker, my goal is to assist you in your
process. Know that if you feel sad or joyful, it is perfectly ok to feel and express those feelings.
Sometimes you may even feel like crying or laughing.
Remember, Reflexology, Massage other body therapies are holistic modalities that touch your body, mind, and spirit.
Deep Relaxation
To experience the full benefits of your session with Reflexology and Hot
Stone Massage, focus on slow, deep breathing. You will feel very relaxed and
refreshed at the end of the session. You may also feel slightly ‘spacey’ after
the massage as as you experience release of muscle tension, release of deep
toxins and relaxation.
Near the end of each session, I will do energy work (Reiki) for a few minutes to
balance your chakras, your energy field and harmonize your systems. If you are
not familiar with this type of body work, please read about the benefits of
Reiki. Reiki energy feels wonderful but if you are
not comfortable with this concept, please let me know.
After Your Session
Therapeutic Massage is a completely holistic and natural process to restore
balance and relieve tension and stress in the body. This will increase
circulation to all the cells, organs & tissues in the body. This will also
activate your lymph and kidney systems to cleanse and remove toxins from the
body. There are no side effects but, as in all bodywork,
sometimes these systems will become more active during the next few days while
the body is cleansing the muscles and lymph system which assist the immune
system to function more efficiently.
Drink Lots of Water
Remember your body is cleansing and balancing so WATER is important! Please
drink at least 16 oz. (2 full cups) of pure water (or herbal teas, NO
caffeine) in the next 24 hours.
The more water the better, since toxins are being eliminated.
You may experience more sinus drainage or increased urination. If you experience
slight muscle soreness the next day, please continue to drink extra water to
flush out the toxins.
You also may experience more energy than usual the next day. If you are more
tired, get extra sleep. This is all perfectly normal and means your body is
cleansing.
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Stone Massage Feels Great
-- All Year
'Round!
(It's Not Only
for Winter)
In
the winter and cold months Hot Stone Massage feels sooo wonderful -- warming,
comforting and soothing. The emphasis is on warmth & heat to your comfort level.
Summer - Then, what happens in the summer? Even though warm stones feels so
good when used in focused areas for pain relief -- in the summer months, the emphasis is on cool therapy. I use various
techniques to cool the body to delicious comfort -- and more cool stones than
warm according to your preference and the weather. And when you are hot, cool stone
reflexology on your feet feels like heaven!
A Cool Stone Massage in the heat of the summer is so wonderful, cooling and
refreshing! A massage with a combination of cool (and warm) stones and
then cool stones placed on
various parts of the body for grounding and balance feels great!
Stone Massage Feels Great All Year Round! Experience
this unique massage with therapeutic hot & cool stones!
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Children & Massage
Children Can
Benefit from Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage & Reflexology! Kids (age 8-18) will experience the same
benefits as adults.
Stress affects kids, too. Today, kids & teenagers have a lot going on mentally, emotionally and
physically -- from the pressure to achieve in school, sports,
cheerleading, music lessons, and all their extra-curricular activities
to the stress of family issues and life in general.
Pain Relief for Your Kids - Children who are active and participate in sports get sore muscles.
Recent studies show that kids who carry heavy back packs every day are more
likely to experience neck, shoulder and or back pain. Some kids get leg
cramps, sometimes referred to as "growing pains" especially at night. Massage Therapy Can Help!
Children benefit
from pain relief, stress release, a positive method of relaxation and positive
therapeutic touch.
Hot Stone Massage or Reflexology the day before that big exam,
performance, or the ACT/SAT test could be beneficial to help your kids relax, sleep better, and
reduce stress and test anxiety.
Each session is always customized for their total feelings of comfort,
safety, needs
and goals! If your
child is in general
good health, they should definitely feel better after experiencing a Hot
Stone Massage, Therapeutic NMT Massage for Pain Relief, or Reflexology as it will
relieve pain, help them relax and de-stress. Each session is totally customized to
each child's individual needs and stress points.
Depending
on the age and condition of the child, sessions
may be of shorter duration
than an adult.
Your
child
will be
treated with the highest level of ethical and professional standards and
conduct.
The
privacy, safety and feelings
of your child are of the
utmost importance.
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Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB)