Hot stone massages have been growing in popularity for some time and it is claimed they have balancing qualities and can pin point tension and the body’s key energy points more effectively than ordinary massage.
The heated stones are used seamlessly as tools, glided across the body with oils to give an effective, deep tissue massage. They relieve tension by relaxing muscles and boost circulation by stimulating blood flow throughout the body. Firm strokes are used to ensure the stones impart heat into the body at key points and relieve any tension in the muscles. This form of massage is the perfect choice for tension caused by stress and bad posture.
Price: £80
Stockist: Elemis
Best for: A head-to-toe tailor-made treat
Can’t decide between a facial or a massage, or simply don’t have time to schedule both? Then Elemis’ Cooling Hot Stone Body Facial could be the answer.
Your therapist starts by cleansing feet with lime infused mitts to help you relax, then increases circulation and elimination of toxins through dry body brushing.
Lomi Lomi deep effleurage massage technique follows. This is a firm and fluid technique which is performed on the thighs and backs of the legs using oils which are prescribed during the pre treatment consultation, it’s followed by a gel cream which is designed to revitalise tired legs. Then comes the hot stones which are applied using deep pressure into more congested areas to decongest the lymphatic system - you can actually feel this working. Once legs are covered in a warm towel, the same process starts again on the back, neck, arms and shoulders and knots and tension melt away aided by the hard-working hot stones.
The facial is also custom tailored to your skin’s needs in your consultation and after a thorough cleanse and massage, a mask is applied before you are left to relax for 20 minutes – this allows you time to really reap the benefits of the body massage and probably drop off for a while. Bliss.
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