LaStone Therapy is a complete mind, body, soul therapy conceived by Mary Nelson-Hannigan from Tuscon, Arizona in 1993. Mary has been blessed with learning about Native American Indian Cultures and enjoyed blending their natural methods of healing with her background in massage. People have been drawn to the healing energies of stones left behind from previous dwellers on this earth such as Easter Island, Stonehenge, Pyramids, and the Sphinx. Many other cultures have used the healing techniques of the stones such
as the Kahunas of Hawaii, Philppines, Russians, Maya Indians, Romans, Japanese and even cowboys placing warm stones under their bedding at night. The American Indians call the stones, the Stone Clan People (stones, rocks, boulders).


The Indians realized that in order to heal one's body, one also has to heal mind, feelings and spirit. LaStone blends the benefits of Swedish, deep muscle, acupressure, thermotherapy and energy balancing healing techniques to assist a client's healing on all levels. Basalt stones are used for warmth and marble stones are used for cooling. Alternating the cold and hot stones creates what Mary calls a "vascular gymnastics" of the circulatory system. This means physiologically, the chemical reaction of blood and lymph exchange is accelerated with the use of hot and cold stones. This is the experience of Yin and Yang and encouraging them in union. The therapists makes certain the temperature of the stones is comfortable for the client. During the session a client will experience stones placed on areas of their body and stones massaged in a particular pattern that produces a deep, meditative, peaceful state creating an environment for dimensions of self to come into balance.

LaStone is a nuturing massage that strips you of your burdens and carries you into bliss.