Hot Stone Massage – Winter’s Best Kept Secret….

As Australia’s East Coast continued to experience its coldest winter in what feels like for ever, the opportunity to connect with your body, to nurture and de-stress in the traditionally slower months of winter allows our bodies to retreat and be lulled into bliss by massage therapy, according to Ripple Massage Director Alison Shaw saund pretty good to me!

The adoption this year of Ripples Winter Menu of spa treatments delivered right to your door by their massage-to-door therapists has seen some extraordinary results, with business increasing 40% over this time last year, Shaw continued.

Ripple has created a range of massage services to help clients warm-up in the comfort and convenience of their own home.  “We are able to create a truly special occasion for our clients in the sanctuary of their own home or holiday accommodation to restore energy for upcoming challenges.”

“With ample time to enjoy a full two hour massage treatment in the comfort of their own home or holiday accommodation, our clients find the depth of relaxation particularly beneficial by not having to then get into a car and drive home after the treatment,” Shaw said.

“In tune with this cold winter snap we have introduced affordable speciality massage therapies for these cooler months such as the sensory experience of an indulgent traditional hot stone therapy or a nurturing Russian massage,” said Shaw.

Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage in which water-heated volcanic stones are placed along specific sites along the client’s body to promote relaxation and open up the energy pathways. The smooth volcanic rocks absorb and retain heat, whilst aromatic essential oils coat the surface of the stone to give a nurturing and warming experience in the sanctuary of your home or holiday retreat.

The Egyptians used heated stones in their ceremonies, as well as the Native American Indians and warm volcanic stones were used at the end of Ka Huna massages in Hawaii.

The mixture of the heat, essential oils and massage techniques allows for deep relaxation of the muscles and feels fantastic….like a ball of heat gliding over the body. Hot Stone massage is great for relaxation, deep tissue massage and chronic muscular pain. Health fund rebates are available.

Winter is a time to shelter from the cold and rest – experience the ‘Ripple’ ultimate winter hot stone package at only $95.00 for 90 minutes therapy.

Hot Stone package inclusions:
• Deeply relaxing Hot Stone massage with aromatherapy oils
• Foot reflexology massage
• Warm peppermint scented aromatherapy foot soak
• Organic green clay and cucumber face mask
• Head and face massage with hand made Ripple lotion
• And a gift of aromatherapy oil to moisturise your skin, scent your home or splash in the bath.

Two hour packages, including free full body exfoliation to smooth and polish your skin & foot polish, are only $140

Delivered by a team of trained therapists the Ripple Hot Stone massage is available by calling 0438 567 906 or more details at www.ripplemassage.com.au  

For bookings or further information please contact Alison Shaw at Ripple on 0438 567 906 www.ripplemassage.com.au

Report by The Mole