For some people, stone therapy can bring deep tissue release and alignment between body, mind and spirit. For others, it means gently allowing the heat of the stones to soften tension and melt worries away.

Holistic Stone Massage irons out tight muscles and calms the central nervous system.It increases circulation and vitality, boosting your immune system. Combining holistic stone massage with balancing work on the meridians can address specific issues such as:

• Colds/respiratory congestion
• Menstrual cramps
• Lower back pain
• Diabetes
• Indigestion/ IBS
• Chronic irritability

How does it work?

Stone therapyis an ancient, enduring form of therapeutic bodywork. It is a harmonious collaboration of healing energies between the client, the therapist, and the stones.

Stone therapists work with the Earth energy to anchor the root chakra and the second chakra. These chakras help our bodies stay connected to the Earth. Many people in our technological society feel disconnected, rushed, high on caffeine, over-stimulated and stressed out. The warmth and energy of the stones help distance us from our busy, scattered minds, imparting a quiet focus. The stones anchor the lower chakras creating an oasis which restores wholeness and balance.

Session Info

There are 3 components of Holistic Stone Therapy: massage, stone therapy, and meridian balancing for specific concerns. These components can be selected to meet your goals for the session. Holistic Stone Massage can be done in the context of a traditional one-hour body massage. It" deepest transformational potential is felt when the stones can rest on the body and the massage follows in a 90 minute session.Stone therapy and meridian balancing can be combined in a one-hour session with minimal massage.

My stones:

The hot massage stones were gathered from Hawaii"s rivers by those deeply respecting the aina (land). They were blessed in traditional Hawaiian custom for healing work. These basalt stones originate from the volcanic activity and are river polished until they are smooth as satin. The inherent minerals fused into the basalt help radiate their natural healing energy. In addition, I use many local stones from North Carolina"s mountains and selected minerals from around the world.