Additional Modalities
Hot Stones
Hot Stones
Hot Stones
Hot stones are incorporated into the movements of the massage rather than being placed on specific areas of the body and left to sit. This allows treatment to combine massage therapy with the physiological response to heat.
Many patients find the added warmth makes treatment feel more comfortable and beneficial, particularly when working with tender or painful areas, as the heat can make those areas feel less sensitive during treatment.
The stones are held directly in the therapist’s bare hands while being used, ensuring there is no risk of too high of a temperature being used, even with those who prefer the stones as warm as possible.
IASTM
Hot Stones
Hot Stones
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization uses smooth handheld tools to apply targeted pressure and movement to the tissues. It is a quick and effective modality that can be incorporated into a regular massage treatment or used for most or even all of an appointment. Unlike more aggressive scraping techniques, Katherine's treatment is kept comfortable and is not intended to leave lasting redness or bruising.
IASTM can also be performed through the draping and without oil, making it easy to use on specific areas during treatment or a great benefit to those who don't like the sensation of gels or oils being used during a massage. When used for much of an appointment, some patients find it leaves them feeling less sluggish and more energized afterward than a traditional massage.