Hot Stone Massages

Improve circulation with hot stone massages: The combination of stones in the massage, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 50°C, allows for greater blood flow, which translates into a very rapid improvement in circulation.

Improve stress with stone massage: The foundations of the disciplines supporting hot stone massage therapy focus on stress relief through a process where the relationship and concentration on the present moment are key.

Beauty with stone massage: Through strategic movements and temperature customization on specific chakras, beauty is enhanced. After a hot stone massage session, you not only feel relaxation and relief, but others may notice the benefits of the stone massage.

The stone massages performed by professionals at our Medical SPA require the use of between 20 and 30 stones simultaneously. The types of stones most commonly used in hot stone massages are basalt and obsidian, both volcanic stones, with great capacity to retain heat for extended periods.

The types of volcanic stones for hot stone massages not only have the ability to maintain temperature, but they also transmit energies directly to the chakra points. The energies stored in the types of stones used in massages come from the earth.

The hot stone massage is based on a 5-step technique that must be performed slowly in an environment of complete relaxation. Disrupting any of the 5 steps for performing the hot stone massage can affect the experience and result in an ineffective stone massage.

Step Nº1 of the Hot Stone Massage: Ambient Setting.

The setting of the environment and introductory process is essential for the development of a hot stone therapy. The hot stone massage requires a space with indirect, preferably warm lighting. Indirect, instrumental music, preferably with aerophone instruments, as well as very subtle scents. It is important before starting the hot stone massage to check that none of the smells or aromatic substances provoke allergies or uncomfortable reactions for the user who will enjoy the hot stone therapy.

The start of a hot stone therapy requires an initial explanation to the user, especially if it is their first time enjoying a hot stone massage. Users often have doubts and are very concerned about the temperature of the stones in hot stone massages. For this reason, at our Medical Spa in Miami, we have the user feel the stones at the maximum temperature that the different types of stones for massages will reach.

This initial procedure of the massage creates an atmosphere of trust, empathy, and comfort, which is key to the perfect execution of a hot stone massage.

Step Nº2 of the Hot Stone Massage. Preparation and Checking of the Stones.

For the hot stone massage, it is essential to have the types of stones used for massages fully prepared before the session. It is important that the types of stones have different temperatures, ranging from 8°C to 50°C as the maximum temperature. The stones used for massages should be completely dry, and their temperature in our Medical Spa in Miami is checked with a thermometer before starting the hot stone massage.

Step No. 3 of the Hot Stone Massage: Client Positioning<

On the massage table and fully covered by a sheet, a line of stones with varying temperatures is placed. In our medical spa, this procedure aims to foster a trusting environment and begin working on specific chakras. We do not recommend starting any hot stone acupressure procedures before strategically positioning the client, as comfort is crucial to fully enjoy the experience and achieve an effective hot stone massage.

Step Nº 4 of the Hot Stone Massage. Treatment on Acupressure Zones with Stones.

The hot stone acupressure procedure should always begin with the facial area. According to studies we faithfully follow at our Medical Spa in Miami, it is key to work on the forehead and cheeks without using any massage oils. Next, the hot stones should be placed on strategic points: clavicles and sternum, while proceeding with the full hot stone massage. Then, the client should gently turn over to complete the hot stone massage, keeping the stones as per the initial procedure or step Nº3 of the stone massage.

Step No. 5 of the Hot Stone Massage: Experiential Summary

The majority of hot stone massage experts focus the massage therapy on the technical aspects of the stone massage. It is very true that professional massage therapists must know the details of the technique, energy transmission, temperature customization, and strategic points. Still, in our medical spa in Miami, the focus is on the experiential character of the massage. Therefore, the final step is based on treating the client's comments in a trusting environment regarding the sensations that were activated during the stone massage session.