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JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa has introduced a unique new treatment,
the Hot Stone Massage. While this is a well known treatment in Europe and
America, it is still relatively new to Asia.
This unique treatment involves the use of specially selected stones which
retain and radiate heat that are used to heal the body with their mineral
contact and induce deep relaxation. The stones are 'basalt rock' - a modified
igneous rock that is formed by either a volcanic or sedimentary process.
Having been broken or eroded by the passage of water over time, the stones
are then washed along the river bottom where they become smooth and round, making them idea for body treatment purposes.
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The use of hot stones dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman times
when they were used by native healers. The stones are used in two ways during the massage. In addition to being placed on various parts of the body
during the massage, the therapist also places a stone in the palm of her
hand during the massage process, multiplying the benefits as the heat deeply penetrates the muscles, providing pain relief as well as improving
circulation and inducing deep relaxation - almost like floating on a sea of
warmth.
"It is said that one massage stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to ten
strokes using only the hands," said Joy Phijipree, Mandara Spa Manager for
Phuket. "The Hot Stone Massage has quickly become one of our best selling
treatments together with our signature treatment, the Mandara Massage in
which two therapists work in rhythmic harmony to provide the ultimate
massage experience," she added. |
