LAVA SHELL MASSAGE
The benefits of a Lava Shell Massage
WHAT IS A LAVA SHELL MASSAGE?
This
particular technique of massage harnesses natural heat to relax the
muscles and warm the body accelerating the healing process and
relaxation. The technique uses Tiger Clam Shells from the local
villages in the Philippines where these shellfish provide a daily staple
of the local''s dietary intake.
The lava shell technique is incredibly innovative - there is no electricity used to heat these shells and yet the heat is 10-12 times hotter than the heat generated during a hot stone massage.
How does this work you ask? When the algae and the minerals combine with salt water within the shell, a naturally occurring exothermic reaction takes place creating intense heat thus heating the shell to a temperature perfect for massage.
All ingredients are natural, non-toxic and biodegradable!
SPECIALITIES OF LAVA SHELL MASSAGE
- The shell creates a natural massage tool that glides over the body like silk
- This massage focuses on the solar plexus and the stomach; an area containing a complex set of nerves where tension and stress can often lurk. Attention to this area with the heated shells can help relieve digestive disturbances.
- Non porous - hygenic
- Can be used to apply deep pressure and trigger tension release
WHAT CAN IT TREAT?
- Stress
- Muscle Tension
- Back ache
- Digestive ailments
- Poor Muscle Tone
- Relieves arthritic conditions
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM A LAVA SHELL MASSAGE?
Almost everyone can benefit from a Lava Shell massage however,
please inform your therapist of any present medical conditions (eg;
pregnancy, recent operations) or any other conditions that may be
contraindicated to massage.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A TREATMENT?
Treatment begins with a short consultation. This is necessary in
order to establish if there are any medical reasons/contra-indications
why the client may not be suited to treatment. The client will be left
to undress in private into their undergarments, then once the massage
begins the client will lie on a plinth/table covered with towels and
blankets except for the area being ''worked'' on i.e. the leg. Oil is
used in conjunction with the shells to help relax the muscles and the
tissues.
