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Ancient Tradition
LaStone has within its creation echoes of ancient traditions. Heated stones have been used by ancient cultures for centuries to purge, transform and heal. The Native Americans used heated stones in their sweat lodges and the Hawaiian people have been using basalt lava stones since ancient times, for physical and spiritual healing and wellbeing. Traditionally Hawaiians have been connected very deeply to the spirit of the land, as too have been the Native American Plains People. Rocks have always been revered as 'keepers of the spirit' by the Hawaiian people and are known by the Native Americans as 'stone people - the record keepers'. Massage using hot stones has been performed for hundreds of years to address the many levels of healing necessary to help restore balance in the 'mind, body & soul'.
Modern Interpretation
LaStone therapy, as this ancient tradition is known today, was brought into modern day by Mary Nelson-Hannigan, from Tucson Arizona. Mary, a massage therapist, was given a vision during a meditation in 1993, of how to use hot basalt lava rocks for massage and healing, and continued to receive guidance on their use until it was developed into the methods we use today. This 21st century fusion of massage, heat, energy balancing and aromatherapy combine to create a profound healing experience.
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| The Hawaiian tradition of massage with hot stones is known as 'pohaku massage'. Pohaku is the Hawaiian word for stone or rock. The volcanic nature of the islands of Hawaii created a natural and effective tool from the smooth volcanic rocks perfect for use in massage. |
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