Th - Stone Therapy, The Woodhouse Clinic, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Depending on an individuals needs both hot or cold stones can be used for the various therapeutic effects.

HEAT

The application of warm stones causes vasodilation. This causes a rise in metabolism and in turn aids in the treatment of weakened conditions by stimulation of blood and lymph flow and assisting detoxification. Connective tissues and muscles are relaxed resulting in increased flexibility. The heat stimulus is transferred along nerve pathways to related organs having a sedative effect systemically.

Heat is applied to the body using stones of basalt.

COLD

Cold is applied to the body using marble stones.

Cold is refreshing and invigorating. It results in vasoconstriction - less blood flow to the region, and it also has an analgesic effect thus reducing pain. The cold helps to counteract inflammation and promotes the healing of damaged tissue.

The therapy and the physiological changes it engenders has been compared to the effects of a workout at the gym it increases circulation, tones muscles brings about deeper breathing whilst at the same time bring on total relaxation. It cleanses the bodies organs, boosts the metabolic rate and advances immunity.

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Hot Stone therapy is a practice that is 2000 years old or more and based on therapy practised by North American Indians.
	It is a complete body, mind and soul treatment. Physically the body's circulation and metabolism are stimulated and a state of deep relaxation is obtained within minutes leading to a complete feeling of well being.

Depending on an individuals needs both hot or cold stones can be used for the various therapeutic effects. HEAT The application of warm stones causes vasodilation. This causes a rise in metabolism and in turn aids in the treatment of weakened conditions by stimulation of blood and lymph flow and assisting detoxification. Connective tissues and muscles are relaxed resulting in increased flexibility. The heat stimulus is transferred along nerve pathways to related organs having a sedative effect systemically. Heat is applied to the body using stones of basalt.
	COLD Cold is applied to the body using marble stones. Cold is refreshing and invigorating. It results in vasoconstriction - less blood flow to the region, and it also has an analgesic effect thus reducing pain. The cold helps to counteract inflammation and promotes the healing of damaged tissue.

The therapy and the physiological changes it engenders has been compared to the effects of a workout at the gym it increases circulation, tones muscles brings about deeper breathing whilst at the same time bring on total relaxation. It cleanses the bodies organs, boosts the metabolic rate and advances immunity. Try it now for a totally new body experience
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