Hot and Cold Stone Therapy

Hot and Cold Stone massage is great for improving vascular and lymphatic circulation. It

effects cellular activity by encouraging a greater volume of blood flow therefore bringing

more nutrients to the area being worked. It helps to reduce swelling and chronic joint

inflammation. The contrast of hot and cold also has a positive response on the muscular,

nervous and digestive systems.

The hot stones will warm the soft tissue up increasing the pliability of the muscles and fascia

as well as soothe the body into a deep sense of relaxation and comfort. This deep

relaxation sends your nervous system into the parasympathetic mode which decreases

stress hormones and regulates breathing, digestion, heart rate, and other crucial functions

aiding in rest and recovery.

Cold stones on the other hand activate the sympathetic nervous system. In this setting the

effect is likely to increase endorphins that can improve mood, glycogen that can increase

energy and adrenaline that can blunt pain. The cold contrast constricts the blood vessels

creating a pumping action for the circulatory and lymphatic systems. This makes the cold

stones a perfect tool for treating soft tissue injury, pain and swelling by reducing

inflammation.