Hot Stone Massage
*To book a Hot Stone massage, please call our clinic.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy has been practiced for thousands of years, with historical roots in ancient cultures such as India, China, and among Native American traditions. Today, it remains a popular treatment for its deeply relaxing and restorative effects.
This therapy combines the application of heat with traditional massage techniques. Smooth basalt stones are gently heated (commonly in water or heat-retaining bags) and used to warm the skin and underlying muscles. The warmth encourages relaxation, improves circulation, and allows the therapist to work more effectively into deeper muscle layers without the need for excessive pressure.
Benefits of hot stone massage may include:
- Increased local circulation and improved blood flow
- Enhanced removal of toxins and waste products
- Deep relaxation and stress relief
- Reduced muscle tension and stiffness
- A sense of depth in the massage without additional strain on the therapist’s hands.
Team Members Offering Hot Stone Massage
Alla Zarudnaja
Sports & Soft Tissue Massage Therapist
Experienced massage therapist specialising in Sports Massage and Aromatherapy, delivering tailored treatments that support recovery, relaxation and long-term wellbeing. Committed to ongoing professional development and holistic, client-centred care.
Joy Chamberlin
Director. Sports, Soft Tissue therapist & Healer
Joy, one of the founding directors, uses all the techniques garnered during her thirty years experience in this field to aid mind and body heal and develop in today’s challenging environment.
Alison Douglas
Reflexologist, Sports & Soft Tissue Massage Therapist
Qualified in Sports Massage (ITEC Level 4), Reflexology and Facial Massage. Using targeted and integrative techniques to address chronic pain, stress-related tension, and overall wellbeing—tailoring treatments to meet both physical and emotional needs.
Zofia Szymanska
Sports & Soft Tissue Massage Therapist
Holistic massage therapist blending expert technique with intuitive care. Restorative, personalised treatments for every body, guided by presence, deep listening, and a passion for healing.
Robert Donkers
Director. Sports Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, Aromatherapist, Healer and Clinical Hypnotherapist
A founding director of Integrated Body Dynamics, this multi-qualified therapist blends holistic bodywork, movement therapy, and energy healing to support recovery, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing across a wide range of clients.