Holistic Massage/Hot Stone Combo
What it is:
This is my own adaptation of bringing together the best elements of Hot Stone and Holistic Massage into one special treatment. Many people like the hot stone but also want to retain ‘the human touch’ and the Combo Massage achieves just this. The hot stones are used strategically on areas of the body where they are needed most. For example this may be to counteract soreness around the neck and shoulders, on an aching lower back or along tight hamstrings. The use of stones to penetrate deep into muscles is seamlessly combined with the use of hands, fingers, thumbs, forearms and elbows to produce a thoroughly enjoyable and therapeutic massage.
As with the normal Hot Stone, the cool stones may be used following the heat to stimulate the area, decongest it and help reduce inflammation.
For more details on Holistic Massage and Hot Stone Massage please see the separate sections on this site.

The Benefits:
Holistic Massage/Hot Stone Combo:
· Brings oxygen and nutrients to encourage muscles to work better
· Helps mobilise joints and eases joint pain
· Speeds up the movement of toxins and other wastes through body
· Enables the heat to penetrate up to 3cms into tissues bringing warmth, comfort and pain relief to the body
· Helps decongest tissues and aids injury
· Generally improves flexibility
· Reduces stress and calms the nervous system.

What to expect:
During the initial consultation we will discuss the strategic use of hot stones on areas of your body, which will benefit the most. The shape and weight of the stone makes them an effective tool to get deep into the tissues of the body without using force so are ideal for problem areas. The stones and the therapist’s hands will be used simultaneously to create variety in the massage.
As with the other massages you will undress and lie on the massage table covered with towels. The towel will expose only the part of your body receiving the treatment and the focus is always on you feeling safe and confident with the therapist.
Following the treatment you will have a few minutes to relax before getting dressed and discussing the effects of the treatment. You will be encouraged to drink plenty of water to continue the detoxification process, which the massage has stimulated.
A 90-minute session is recommended for a Holistic/Hot Stone Combo Massage.