Hot stone massage in Wimbledon
Hot stone massage in Wimbledon uses smooth, heated stones as an extra pair of hands. The stones are held and glided over oiled skin, and a few may rest on your back while the rest of the massage goes on. Many people find the steady warmth makes it easier to let go of tight shoulders.
What happens during your massage
Testing the heat
Before any stone touches your back, one is placed on your hand or forearm so you can say if it feels right. Heat is personal, and you are in charge of it.
Warming with the hands
The massage begins with oil and the hands alone, so the skin is ready and the stones glide smoothly rather than drag.
Gliding the stones
Stones are held flat and moved in long strokes along the back, legs and arms. As each one cools it is swapped for a warmer one.
Resting stones
Near the end, a few stones may sit still on a towel or in your palms while the hands finish the neck and shoulders.
How the stones feel
The stones are basalt, a smooth volcanic rock that holds heat well. When they first glide over your back they feel warm and heavy, a bit like a hot water bottle that moves. The weight does some of the work, so the pressure can feel deeper than it really is.
They should never feel hot enough to sting. If one does, say straight away and it will be lifted off and cooled. What you should feel instead is a comforting warmth that slowly spreads into the muscles. Stones resting on a towel tend to feel milder than those moving over bare, oiled skin, which is one reason both are used.
Hot stone or Swedish massage?
Underneath, a hot stone session follows many of the same long, flowing strokes as a Swedish massage. The difference is the warmth. Heat on its own can help you feel looser, so less pressure is needed to reach the same feeling of ease.
That makes hot stone a good fit if you dislike firm hands but still carry tension. If you want real pressure on knots, a deep tissue massage is the better choice, and we can talk about which one suits you when we reply.
Why we need to know about pregnancy, diabetes and heat
Raising body heat is not advised during pregnancy, so we do not offer hot stones to pregnant guests. Our pregnancy massage is the one to book instead, after a word with your midwife or GP. It uses side lying positions and cushions, and keeps everything at a comfortable temperature for you.
Diabetes can reduce how well you feel heat through the skin, which makes a burn more likely without you noticing. The same applies to nerve damage and some medicines. Sunburn, rashes, varicose veins and very sensitive skin also need mentioning, so we can keep stones away from those areas or suggest a different massage.
Hot stone massage prices
A typical guide for Wimbledon. We confirm your exact price when we reply.
Hot stone massage questions
Can hot stone massage burn you?
It should not. The stones are tested on your skin before use and kept moving or rested on a towel. Burns are more likely if you cannot feel heat well, which is why we ask about diabetes and nerve problems.
Is hot stone massage safe during pregnancy?
We do not offer it during pregnancy because raising body heat is generally not advised. Book our pregnancy massage instead, and check with your midwife or GP before any massage while pregnant.
How long is a hot stone massage?
We offer 60 or 90 minutes. Shorter sessions do not leave enough time to warm the skin and use the stones properly. Ninety minutes gives a slower pace and more time on the back and legs.
What should I wear for a hot stone massage?
Wear what is comfortable to travel in. You undress to your underwear and stay covered with towels except for the area being worked on. Oil is used, so avoid clothes you would mind getting a mark on.
How do I book hot stone massage in Wimbledon?
Pick hot stone in the booking form with a preferred day and 60 or 90 minutes, then add your contact details. We reply to agree the time and confirm where and how much. Nothing is fixed until we reply.
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Book your hot stone massage
Tell us what you would like and when. It takes under a minute.