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Basalt Stones from the Andes Mountains are most suitable for their ultra smooth texture, heat-retaining qualities and inherent magnetic field which helps rebalance the body’s energy centers.                                                          All of the earth’s elements participate in the continuous, natural formation of the stones, giving them their unique texture, shape and mineral content.

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The application of heat to the body causes blood vessels to expand and dilate, resulting in increased circulation and pain relief in muscle tissue and joints.  A thorough health history is essential as some conditions such as extreme high blood pressure and diabetes may be unsafe for Hot Stone.

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During treatment, the stones are heated in water and maintained at a temperature of 55-65 ° C.  They are cooled to the individual temperature tolerance of the client and never hotter than the therapist’s hands can tolerate.  The flat or edge surfaces are massaged  directly on the skin with only moderate pressure as their warmth brings depth to the treatment.  Body placement stones are separated by a sheet or towel, never placed directly on the skin.

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This treatment is recommended only during the cooler months and is safe for pregnancy.