25/06/2026
It seems only right to mention the weather in the UK, as we experience much higher temperatures than normal.
I will put a link to the NHS advice on how to handle the heat in the comments in case it is helpful for you or any loved ones.
Meantime I am not doing any hot stone massage while the temperature in my treatment room is over 25 degrees as hot stones really do warm the client (and me) up rapidly so adding an extra burden on our bodies and increasing the real risk of dehydration. As soon as my treatment room temperature drops below 25 I will offer them again, this is just a temporary precaution. If you have booked one then please check for a message from me the night before your booking.
Meantime I thought I would cool you down with a mention of cold stone massage which I also offer.
Cold stones are made of marble and can be further cooled by placing in cold or iced water, or by sitting them on an ice pack. Usually they are used with hot stones (so 4 or 5 sweeps of a hot stone, then one sweep of cold and one last one of hot and change area.) Hot and cold stones can create dramatic movement of fluids bu dilating and constricting blood and lymph vessels. This can encourage repair and healing of damaged tissue e.g. bruises.
But cold stones can also be used on their own for example to treat a bruise, swelling, puffy eyes or congested and painful sinuses. As with hot stones I would introduce the stones slowly to reduce thermal shock, and check your comfort levels throughout.
Cold stones, like cold swimming and ice baths can also strengthen several body systems including the immune system.
So would you try a cold stone massage?
