Horseshoe Hill Massage Therapy

Thermal Palms Massage: A soft alternative to hot stone massage

A Thermal Palm Massage is a massage that uses soft hot sacks that provide a continuous source of deeply relaxing penetrating heat to the skin and muscle. Thermal Palms are a soft alternative to a hot stone massage.

There are several advantages to thermal palms versus hot stone massage; first the soft sacks mould to the contours of the body and can be used on bony surfaces (i.e. the spine and neck). Secondly, thermal palms can be customized. By this I mean you can have a full spa massage that uses 8 thermal palms or a target massage where you use 2 or 4 sacks to target your problem areas. This allows thermal palms to be used with a 30, 45, or 60 minute massage.

A Thermal Palms Massage can also be combined with aromatherapy to further enhance the relaxation effect.

Thermal Palms Massage helps with:

• Muscle aches and pains
• Stiffness
• Poor circulation
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Back pain
• Stress, anxiety and tension
• Relaxation

The use of deep heat during a massage:

• Improves local and general circulation and enhances lymphatic drainage. This in turn flushes waste products released from tissues during the massage more easily.
• Creates a mild and temporary numbing effect. When deeper massage techniques are indicated, this numbing can help prevent an increase in discomfort. In addition, massaging with heat can reduce the incident of muscle and soft tissue tenderness the day after the massage.
• Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the body’s rest and repair mode. When the nervous system is calmed, pain signals to the brain are reduced. This helps the body to recuperate from stress and relax!

So indulge yourself with a Thermal Palms Massage! To book an appointment call Horseshoe Hill Massage Therapy at 519-927-3429.

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