What is a Lava Shell Massage?

A bespoke and indulgent massage delivering an idyllic treatment combining the warmth of Lava Shells with targeted and deeply relaxing massage techniques. During the massage, Lava Shells are worked over the arms and legs in slow, deep moves to warm and de-stress before concluding with a wonderfully tranquil massage on the back and shoulder area to ease away tension, knots, and stress. An unforgettable and calming experience.

You can choose between a 60-minute full body Lava Shell Massage or a 30-minute Lava Shell Back Massage.

Why book a Lava Shell Massage?

If you struggle to fully relax during a massage, this treatment is ideal.

The warmth of the lava shells:

• Helps muscles relax faster
• Allows deeper massage without discomfort
• Encourages better circulation
• Helps calm both body and mind
• Many clients describe it as one of the most relaxing massages they’ve ever had.

Who is this treatment ideal for?

This massage is perfect if you:

• Carry stress or tension in your back or shoulders
• Feel tight, achy, or run down
• Find it hard to fully switch off
• Prefer a warm, soothing massage rather than a firm pressure massage
• Want deep relaxation with long, flowing movements
• It’s also lovely if you enjoy hot stone massage, but want something smoother with more continuous heat.

What are Lava Shells?

Lava shells are porcelain tiger clam shells that are smooth, non-porous, and hygienic.
They are activated with water, which creates a gentle, longer-lasting heat that stays warm throughout your treatment.

Because the shells stay warm for much longer than traditional stones, your therapist can keep a continuous flow during the massage, helping you stay relaxed without breaks.

How the Lava Shells Stay Warm
The lava shells use a unique self-heating mineral blend that is activated with water. This creates a gentle, natural heat within minutes, which continues throughout your treatment.

Once activated, the shells deliver consistent, soothing warmth that helps muscles relax more deeply and comfortably. The heat lasts for over an hour, allowing your therapist to work in slow, flowing movements without interruptions, helping you stay fully relaxed from start to finish.

Benefits of Lava Shell Massage

• Deep muscle relaxation
• Eases stress and tension
• Helps relieve tight and tense muscles
• Encourages circulation
• Leaves you feeling rested, lighter, and refreshed

Our Lava Shell Treatments

Lava Shell Back Massage – 30 minutes
Focused on the back and shoulders using warm lava shells to release tension and help tight muscles relax quickly.
Ideal if you’re short on time but need relief from stress or stiffness.

Lava Shell Full Body Massage – 60 minutes
A full body massage using lava shells on the back, shoulders, arms and legs.
Slow, flowing movements combined with comforting warmth help you deeply relax from head to toe.

Self-Heating Eye Mask (Optional Add-On)
Enhance your Lava Shell Massage with a self-heating eye mask, designed to help you fully relax and switch off during your treatment.

Gently warming and lightly lavender scented, the eye mask helps:

- Improve sleep quality
- Melt away tension so you can completely unwind
- Soothe tired, strained eyes
- Reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and tension
- The comforting warmth and calming scent encourage deep relaxation, helping you escape the moment and enjoy a more restful, calming experience.

The self-heating eye masks are also available to buy and take home, so you can enjoy the same calming benefits whenever you need them.

Lava Shell Massage is not suitable if you have:

• Cancer during medical treatment (ok in remission, but a doctor’s note is required before your treatment).
• Pregnancy
• DVT or thrombosis
• Active infection or inflammation
• Epilepsy
• Severe heat sensitivity
• If you have high or low blood pressure, diabetes, varicose veins, arthritis, or are menopausal, the treatment may still be suitable with adjustments. Please let us know when booking so we can tailor the treatment to you.

After your treatment:

• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid very hot baths, saunas, or heat treatments for the rest of the day
• Take care when standing up if you feel very relaxed
• Expect to feel calm, heavy, or sleepy afterwards
• Some clients may experience mild redness or feel extra thirsty, which is normal after a heat based massage.