Hot Stone Massage, what is it and why is it gaining in popularity in spas and massage studios? It is a 60 or 90 minute massage session that is very relaxing and soothing, but then, what massage isn't! Add to the dynamic the ultimate in pampering and comforting and you have a good idea what a Hot Stone Massage is like. Imagine a child that is upset, and the mother coddles the child in a warm blanket. The child is comforted by the mother's touch and the warmth. In much the same way, the heat from the stones penetrates the muscle tissue and it leaves the client feeling very comforted. This is a great way to treat yourself after a long week, or a bad day.

History

Hot stone massage is a healing treatment that has a historical basis in several different cultures worldwide.  Some Native American cultures used hot stones to help detoxify and promote balance, healing, and harmony in the body.  The use of hot stone therapy for curing muscle aches and tension in the body dates back to 1500 BC in China.  There...

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Many people suffer from a variety of headaches. Probably the most common is the "tension headache". Often times they can last from a few hours to a few days. The good news is that massage therapy can help with tension headache relief.



Clients sometimes confuse tension headaches with migraines. Unlike true migraines, tension headaches are caused by overly tightened muscles in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and even muscles in the jaw and face. These tight muscles can create nodules called "trigger points" that "refer" pain to the head. These trigger points are areas of restricted blood flow, which cause a buildup of toxins that lead to irritation to the muscle tissue. Common places will be base of the skull, behind the eyes, or in the temple area. Many of my clients have had very positive results from receiving more of the therapeutic styles of massage. Read the comment below...



"Tony Hanneken is very knowledgeable about the muscles of the body and really knows how to alleviate...

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I am very excited about a lot of new changes at "Healing Hands Massage" including the launch of my new website. I have had a very limited one page website for well over a year, and I thought it was about time that I had it updated. This site is a bit more substantial and will have much more information for clients and those interested in Massage Therapy and it's benefits. A new feature to this site is the blog, which will allow me to discuss information about massage, available services and treaments, and success stories. A feature of this blog allows readers to post comments making it an interactive. Feel free to comment on the information in this web site or my newsletter, or ask questions by posting here. By the way, feel free to subscribe to my monthly newsletter on my home page.

Additional changes include my new location at Deerwood Park in Southside. The address is 7545 Centurion Pkwy #304, Jacksonville, FL 32256. It is located right next to Children's Light House. This new location allows me to offer...

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