Hot Stone

Basalt holds heat for a long time and releases it slowly. That is exactly why it is used: the stones are warmed in a water bath, laid on the back, and worked with. The warmth reaches deeper than the warmth of hands and softens the muscle before firm pressure is needed at all.

Here this treatment is for the back, not the whole body. That is deliberate: for most people the problem sits there, and that is where the warmth does the most. If you want a full body treatment, the traditional Thai massage or the aroma oil massage is the right choice.

The temperature is checked before the stones go on and set to you. It should be clearly warm and never uncomfortably hot. Say so immediately if a stone is too hot where it lies.

A good fit if

• Stubborn tension in the back that barely responds to pressure alone
• Anyone who is simply cold in winter and wants warmth
• People who dislike firm pressure but want something that reaches deep

Please note

• Not with fever, acute inflammation or skin conditions in the area being treated.
• With heart or circulatory conditions, high blood pressure or varicose veins, check with your doctor first: heat puts the circulation to work.
• Not suitable during pregnancy.

HomeSabay Thai-Wellness Massage is a wellness studio. The treatments are for relaxation and are not medical treatment. If you have symptoms or a condition, please speak to a doctor.