Hot stone massage in San Diego: $60 - one hour

Hot stone massage is a wonderful treatment. It is great to use during cold months of the year.  Hot stones are usually made of basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron, so they retain heat well. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Heat helps to relax muscles on a deeper level. Usually a licensed therapist puts towels on the body and then on top of them hot rocks. Stones may be placed inside of your socks and in your palms as well. The client can request light, medium or deep pressure, which is the beauty of the hot stone massage technique. Clients with pain in backs, necks benefit a lot from it.  Licensed massage therapist works with a hot rock and helps to get the knots out of your back and neck.  It is great to get hot stone massage on a rainy or on a cold day to bring extra heat to the body. Aromatherapy might be requested.  It is a wonderful gift for your friends and relatives. When you love your friends and relatives and show it as a gift of hot stone massage - you plant seeds of caring in their souls. Gift certificates for hot stone massage are available and can be either mailed or you can get it in an electronic version and print it out.  Hot stone  massage will put your mind at ease and will help you to feel relaxed, happy and free of stress.

What are the benefits of hot stone massage?

Since hot stones are used to massage body with oil, you receive the same benefits as deep tissue, therapeutic or sports massage. The added heat from the stones penetrates muscles and tendons deeper. The  texture of stones and the heat provides stress reduction and deep relaxation. In San Diego you will benefit the most from hot stone massage during rainy season. Hot stone massage reduces pain, improves lymph and blood flow.

Locations: Incall treatments are performed in 4S Ranch, Del Sur,  area and in Mission Valley.

 You can request an outcall massage to Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Del Sur, 4S ranch, La Lolla.  Mainly North county of San Diego is served for massages at your house.  $ 90 - for one hour outcall hot stone massage.

Are there any contraindications for hot stone massage?

Varicose veins and diabetes are strictly contraindicated, while loss of sensation and inflammation are local contraindications (avoid the area). Pregnancy is totally contraindicated as the rise in temperature puts too much stress on the mother's body. Fever, skin diseases, open wounds, acute inflammation are contraindications to hot stone massage.