Hot Stone Massage

Penetrating heat from smooth, oiled and heated basalt stones, is used to improve circulation, reduce stress, and relieve tense muscle tension. Combined with Swedish massage techniques, this massage creates an unforgettable, luxurious, and thoroughly relaxing experience.

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Caution

You should NOT have a Hot Stone Massage if you have any of the following conditions:

• Any condition where the client has a loss of sensation, including Neuropathy, Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disorder

• Injury or trauma where nerves have been affected

• Throughout Pregnancy (due to the rise in body temperature)

• Psychotic conditions, epilepsy

• Any dysfunction of the nervous system

• Anyone with depressed immune system, including Lupus, Epstein Barr, Mononucleosis, HIV/AIDS, Cancer; anyone on Chemotherapy or Radiation treatments

• Sunburn, Psoriasis, Skin cancer, Burns, Dermatitis, Eczema, Acne, Shingles, Herpes, or any acute inflamed skin condition.

• Always check with your doctor prior to getting any type of massage or bodywork if you are in doubt.

If you have any of the following health conditions, you should not undergo any type of Massage:

• Fever

• Blood clots, thrombosis

• After recent surgery

• Acute inflammation (chronic OK with care)

• Directly after trauma - whiplash, fractures, sprains etc.

• Cancers - still undergoing treatment

• Directly over varicose veins

• Skin conditions - sores, psoriasis, eczema, burns (risk of infections)