This last Saturday I went for my very first hot stone massage, with Dakota. We purchased a deal from Hyperli that included a steam facial at Bodyframe Wellness Boutique near Cresta.
With my body being sore from the training and bodytec I was looking forward to a bit of relaxation, however I was a bit apprehensive on how hot the stones were going to be.
We started off with the steam facial, which consisted of a cleanse, scrub and mask. For me personally, I love facials and head massages - I can probably book for 2 hours on this alone and walk out refreshed.
Moving on to the hot stone massage and of course, being naive I thought that the stones were just placed on the back and left there and I did not know how a full body hot stone massage can be done. The ladies started on our backs first, warming up the skin and muscles through massage techniques. They then did the same massage movements, but with the hot stones. The first time the hot stone touched my back, it sent a bit of a shock through my body, where I felt tingling in my heels. I got use to the stones and started relaxing a bit more. Moving on to my legs; probably the most sore and sensitive part of my body; I enjoyed the hot stones more than the massage before it, especially on my bad calf - the lady seemed to zone in and target my bad leg, so I was happy when she introduced the hot stones.
Rolling over, next was the front of my legs, before moving up to my arms and chest.
After each area was massaged manually and via the hot stones, the hot stones were strategically placed and left to cool on the skin. The strangest for me was the stones placed between my toes.
We were advised to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine for 24 hours after the massage and in the rainy weather its actually more difficult than you can think.
Overall it was a different experience for me; I think I enjoyed the massage with the hot stones more than a normal massage simply because my muscles are so sensitive.
The ladies were friendly who gave us the massages and the boutique is decent if you looking for a quick pampering. My only issue was the fans in the room, that sometimes made me feel cold, but other than that I don't have any complaints or issues.
With my body being sore from the training and bodytec I was looking forward to a bit of relaxation, however I was a bit apprehensive on how hot the stones were going to be.
We started off with the steam facial, which consisted of a cleanse, scrub and mask. For me personally, I love facials and head massages - I can probably book for 2 hours on this alone and walk out refreshed.
Moving on to the hot stone massage and of course, being naive I thought that the stones were just placed on the back and left there and I did not know how a full body hot stone massage can be done. The ladies started on our backs first, warming up the skin and muscles through massage techniques. They then did the same massage movements, but with the hot stones. The first time the hot stone touched my back, it sent a bit of a shock through my body, where I felt tingling in my heels. I got use to the stones and started relaxing a bit more. Moving on to my legs; probably the most sore and sensitive part of my body; I enjoyed the hot stones more than the massage before it, especially on my bad calf - the lady seemed to zone in and target my bad leg, so I was happy when she introduced the hot stones.
Rolling over, next was the front of my legs, before moving up to my arms and chest.
After each area was massaged manually and via the hot stones, the hot stones were strategically placed and left to cool on the skin. The strangest for me was the stones placed between my toes.
We were advised to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine for 24 hours after the massage and in the rainy weather its actually more difficult than you can think.
Overall it was a different experience for me; I think I enjoyed the massage with the hot stones more than a normal massage simply because my muscles are so sensitive.
The ladies were friendly who gave us the massages and the boutique is decent if you looking for a quick pampering. My only issue was the fans in the room, that sometimes made me feel cold, but other than that I don't have any complaints or issues.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage:
- Helps relieve muscle tension and pain
- Helps increase blood flow
- May reduce muscle spasms
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- May boost immunity
- Detoxing - toxins are eliminated
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