How Hot Stone Massage Therapy Is Done at a Therapeutic Massage Spa in Pinellas County, Gulfport

Massage Envy at 66th Street St. Petersburg, FL is one of the few therapeutic massage spas that offer hot stone massage therapy in addition to other massage therapy modalities like reflexology massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy, sports massage therapy and pregnancy massage therapy. Another bonus provided by this therapeutic massage facility is the availability of a couples room in addition to the usual accommodations. This can be used not just for hot stone massage therapy but for any other massage modality, as well. Of course, only professional massage therapists work on their clients who come from all over Pinellas County, Gulfport, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg FL.

Hot stone massage therapy is said to be at its best when basalt stones are used because they retain heat longer. Also favored alternatives, however, are heat conducting basinite rocks and even marble stones for their smoothness. They come in different sizes, dimensions and weights but have to be flat and with no sharp edges. The maximum weight is at three pounds. Whatever stones are used, these should be given the required sanitary treatment that prevent bacterial contamination and ensures total hygiene. Right before use the stones are heated in water. The target temperature is approximately 120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit or somewhere near 50 degrees Celsius.

During the hot stone massage therapy session the therapist asks the client to lie face down on the massage table. The client's back is bare because the hot stones are gently placed by the therapist on specific spots along the spine. Each of these spots are said to represent energy centers which are also called chakras of the body. Heat emanating from the stones is expected to stimulate these energy centers or chakras. According to Eastern philosophy the stimulation of the chakras produces boosts of positive energy that could clear out negative energy blockages that cause illness. When the balance of energy is restored, the body, mind and spirit are also believed to be properly realigned for complete healing and wellness.

Science has its own way of explaining how hot stone massage therapy can be beneficial for the health of the client. The heat that is lent by the stones can penetrate deeply into muscle fibers. This not only soothes aches and pains but also increases the blood flow to these areas. With the increase in blood circulation, healing is therefore facilitated and sped up.

Further aiding the benefits brought by heat is the actual massage performed by the therapist on the client. While the stones placed on the spine do their work, the therapist uses another hot stone to apply massage strokes to the client's arms, legs and torso. The client can choose either light pressure similar to the strokes of Swedish massage or intense pressure similar to the strokes of deep tissue massage. The effect of the hot stone makes it quite different from massage applied with the therapist's hands alone.

To ensure that the hot stone massage therapy you are getting is properly performed, you should visit the Massage Envy therapeutic massage spa on 66th Street St. Petersburg, FL. They have professional massage therapists who are experts not only in hot stone massage therapy but also reflexology massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy, sports massage therapy and even pregnancy massage therapy. All of these massage modalities can be availed of either by individuals, groups or couples. There is even a special couples room which is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary. All these are easily accessible to people from Pinellas County, Gulfport, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg FL.


Massage Envy Spa St Pete 66th St
1422 66th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (727) 381-3689
Email: clinic0451@massageenvy.com
Website: http://www.massageenvy.com/clinics/FL/St-Petersburg-66th-Street.aspx