The MOST effective way of RELAXING and DE-STRESSING the Body…Ask anyone who has tried them. After a hard day at work or doing sports this is the BEST treatment EVER!!

I have attended a 6 day Hot Stonesfusion course which is the most advanced Hot Stone massage available. I use the stones as extensions of my hands. Broad effleurage strokes are used and smaller stones to strip and elongate the muscle fibres, searching for trigger points. Stones will help to alleviate all kinds of pain.

My stones are BASALT formed by volcanic lava cooling thousands of years ago. The basalt holds a high iron content and allows these beautiful gems to stay warm and cold for longer periods of time. They are chosen for their smooth texture and they have been harvested by ethical means.

Hot Stone Fusion is a specialised blend of Hot Stone Massage Techniques developed by Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari through their vast experience of practising and training. They are the co-founders of Jing Massage Therapy and Training in Brighton.

HOT massage

The deep muscle relaxation increases blood flow to the areas being worked 5 times quicker than in a standard body massage which not only accelerates any healing processes, eases muscle tension but also creates a state of mental relaxation. Heat has a direct affect on reducing tight muscles and decreases trigger point activity which is often the primary cause of common pain conditions. The tight muscles also harbour pain referring trigger points.

COLD massage

Cold is an ideal treatment for ACUTE injuries – this is recent injury which is less than 72 hours and characterised by inflammation, swelling, lack of mobility and pain. Cold has highly beneficial effects in helping acute injuries to heal quicker and reduce muscle soreness. Using cold immediately after injury shortens the recovery period and it decreases nerve conduction velocity. This can be beneficial in reducing pain sensations and increasing the pain threshold thereby providing pain relief. Cold can decrease fluid retention (oedema) – this is one of the primary causative factors in the perpetuation of acute pain. Cold stones are used specifically in the area of pain or injury but for no longer than 5 minutes.

HOT and COLD massage (contrast bathing)

This is believed to cause flushing of the tissue fluids and improve many of the neurological responses that will create the best environment for healing. Stones have the unique advantage over cold packs, infra red lamps etc namely you can actually WORK with the stones while simultaneously applying wet heat/cold, thus enhancing greatly the time effectiveness of your treatment.