The public is becoming more educated on the wide range of benefits massage therapy offers. Studies have shown that there are physical as well as emotional benefits from massage therapy. There are many different types of massages — swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, prenatal massage, geriatric massage, to which all serve specific purposes.
Some different types of benefits associated with these different forms of massage therapy are improved posture and circulation of blood throughout the body, lower blood pressure, increased relaxation and flexibility, headache relief, strengthening of the immune system and quicker recovery during post injury rehabilitation.
A rhythmic massage that is beneficial to relax soft body tissue and facilitate healing. Includes long flowing strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on more superficial layers of the muscles.
Loosens and reduces muscle tension. This massage is designed to relieve pain and muscle tension throughout the body. The heat from the stones help your muscles relax. Combining hot stones with a full body massage provides a very healing and effective experience. Basalt stones are very rich in iron, which makes them particularly great at retaining heat and are even believed to help improve the flow of energy in your body.
The therapist will then either place the hot stones on specific points along the body to create soothing pressure or use them to actually massage muscles with steady pressure. Take a journey to paradise with our Cenote Signature Massage.
