hot and cold stone therapy / On site acupressure. Chalfont St Peter. Gerrards Cross
Thermal stone therapy
Stones have been used for thousands of years as a healing therapy by many ancient cultures including the Incas, Egyptians,Romans,
and american Indian tribes. The contemporary version was introduced by Mary Nelson in 1993. I have my own unique style
with the stones.
Types of stones used
Basalt stones are used in this therapy. Basalt is a product of a volcanic/sedimentary
action. It is a dense stone and holds onto the heat, making it ideal for this therapy.
About the massage
This therapy uses stones and oils to bring about a deep sense of well being and warmth to the whole body.
the heated stones are introduced slowly to the body, firstly I will transfer heat from the stones to my hands, then onto the
body. When the stones have cooled sufficiently I will then start working with the stones. You will feel deep radiating heat
right through the body. You will be holding warmed stones and further stones will be placed at various parts of the body so
the heat is radiating through various parts of the body at the same time.
Then holistic placement of the stones is made along the chakras. Both hot and cold stones are used in placements.
Cold stones may be used throughout the treatment if desired.
Marble and Cold River Stones are also used (if wanted).
The full body massage incorporates the whole body (exceptions intimate areas), face and scalp. Chakra stones
are placed at the end of the massage to rebalance the chakras.
The whole experience is reminisant of relaxing on a sunkissed beach.
Full consultation is taken.
Effects of the massage
- deeply relaxing
- promotes release of tension in connective tissue
- Help to fight infections
- Improves circulation
- Lowers blood pressure
- Aids restful sleep
- Promotes healthy living
- Decreases stress levels
On site acupressure/massage
what is seated acupressure?
On-site massage (seated acupressure massage) or office/workplace massage is a 20 to 40 minute
massage given through the clothes of a client seated in an ergonomically designed chair. This treatment is often taken to
the workplace hence the term on-site.
No oils are used in this therapy and it is a hybrid of a modern day massage, and the ancient
Oriental massage arts of shiatsu and anma. The massage is based on acupressure and points are stimulated or relaxed
and balanced using thumbs, elbows and knuckle pressures to the twelve major meridians that are accessible on the back,
arms, hands, neck, head and legs.
Ideal for:
On-site massage is ideal for the busy workplace where employees benefit from this dynamic
therapy. By the time the employees return to their desks and workstations they are buzzing with energy. It is a dynamic and
de-stressing treatment.
benefits to companies
see the table below of government statistics 2006/07 for sick leave figures in thousands
- leaves workers and management feeling De - Stressed
- Re energising
- Increase in productivity
- Reduces stress levels
- Useful for reducing repetitive strain injury
- Reduces fatigue
- Boosts workers moral
- Helps for a healthier workforce
Other benefits of seated acupressure
- helpful for backache
- useful in treatment of repetitive strain injury
- asthma
- headaches and migraines
- toothache
- fatigue
- sinus problems
- menstrual pain
- digestive problems
- eyestrain
- anxiety
- irritability
- insomnia
- stimulates lymphatic drainage
- helps to boost immune system
- aids removal of toxins
- reduces stiffnes and flexibility improves
- many others
although the areas of benefit may seem odd it is an acupressure treatment and a holistic health
treatment.
Other common places to find on site massage
shops . airports . spas . fitness centres . factories . offices
Words associated with on site massage
- dynamic
- revitalising
- health benefit
- mind clearing
- re-energising
- effective
- balance
a useful treatment if you only have 20 minutes to spare
