Hot Stone Massage Therapy Uses Basalt Stones At A Therapeutic Massage Spa In Pinellas County

Hot stone massage therapy is just one of the massage therapy modalities offered at Massage Envy at 66th Street St. Petersburg, FL. This therapeutic massage spa also provides reflexology massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy, sports massage therapy and pregnancy massage therapy given by professional massage therapists. Whether for hot stone massage therapy or any of the other therapeutic massage modalities, there is a choice of getting a regular room or a couples room. This is, therefore, the perfect place to relax in when you are in the vicinity of Pinellas County, Gulfport, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg FL.

The best stones for hot stone massage therapy are reputedly basalt stones. Basinite rocks and marble stones are also used, though. Any of these stones undergo special sanitary treatment to ensure complete hygiene and avoid any bacterial contamination. They are then heated in water to attain a temperature of between 120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit or approximately 50 degrees Celsius. These stones come in various sizes and weights. At imes, some stones can weigh as much as three pounds.

While undergoing a session of hot stone massage therapy the client lies on the massage bed face down. The heated stones are carefully placed by the massage therapist along the spine of the client, with each stone corresponding to a specific point. These points in turn are said to represent certain energy centers in the body that are called chakras. Stimulating the chakras is believed to result in an increase in positive energy that then clears out blockages in the flow of energy throughout the body. This restores balance and properly realigns the body, mind and soul to facilitate healing and good health. Stimulation of the chakras is achieved through the heat provided by the stones.

There is also a scientific explanation for the effectiveness of hot stone massage therapy. As the heat provided by the stones penetrates deep down into the muscles the flow of blood to that area is also increased. The improved blood circulation facilitates and speeds up the healing process.

The massage therapist does not just leave the client on the table during the session. Using another hot stone, the therapist gently massages the clients torso, arms and legs with strokes similar to either Swedish massage or deep tissue massage, depending on whether the client prefers light or intense stimulation. The use of the hot stone makes this massage very different, however, from massage provided only with bare hands.

In some massage spas, flat hot stones are first arranged on the massage table and covered by thick towels or blankets for the client to lie on face down. Both the front and back of the body are therefore treated with heat and pressure. The massage therapist may also place hot stones in the palms of the client.

The natural healing benefits of hot stone massage therapy has been used since ancient times by the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Japanese, Native Americans, Africans and South Americans. Today, its effectiveness is still proven throughout the world.

For a truly relaxing date, couples can enjoy hot stone massage therapy together in a couples room at the Massage Envy therapeutic massage spa on 66th Street St. Petersburg, FL. Even singles or groups can avail of hot stone massage therapy, though, or choose from among reflexology massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy and sports massage therapy. Pregnant women need not be left behind because there is also pregnancy massage therapy to avail of. Residents of Pinellas County, Gulfport, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg FL indeed have pleasure and health benefits close at hand.