Geothermal Stone Therapy Massage
Geothermal Therapy Massage involves the alternating use of heated and chilled stones to promote muscular relaxation and well-being. It is an ancient process, known by Native Americans as Inyan Pejuta (Lakota: Stone Medicine).
Warmed Volcanic Basalt Stones
What do they do?
- Penetrate heat deep into the muscle
- Relax organs so they function more effectively
- Promote the release of connective tissues
- Increase circulation, flushing out toxins
- Alternating temperatures tone the muscles
- Stones are grounding, providing peace
- Warmth from the stones nurtures the mind
Cooled Marble Stones
What do they do?
- Reduce inflammation and scar tissue, and promote mobility
- Ease congestion in deep tissue and sinuses, without the painful effects of sports massage
- Inhibit necrosin: a natural chemical which deteriorates tissue
- Chilled stones are effective for muscle cramps and headaches, as they make the body produce prostaglandis (natural pain relief)
