A Gem Of A Treatment

The healing powers of crystals and gemstones are unparallel and very well-known since ages. It’s no wonder then that they made their way into our spa and beauty therapies.

- Khursheed Dinshaw

Since centuries, Asians, Egyptians, Europeans and even Native Americans have been using gemstones for healing. Today’s beauty and wellness industry combines their healing benefits with a feel good factor, since the treatments are done in settings that pamper the mind, body and soul.

At The Westin Mumbai and The Westin Pune, gemstones selected for their energy enhancing qualities are rolled over the body, melting away tension and relaxing tight muscles, while restoring the energy balance. This therapy is called

Rollerssage and it combines the deep relaxing feeling of a Swedish massage with heat therapy to rejuvenate. The four gemstones used in the treatment are hematite, tiger eye, rose quartz and sodalite that have metaphysical as well as healing properties.

“The metaphysical properties of the metallic coloured hematite are that it is excellent for the mind and grounding while its healing properties are that it improves blood circulation and activates the root chakra. It is the heaviest of all four gemstones as it absorbs the blocked energy of the body,” explains Anu Mohan, Spa Manager, Heavenly Spa, The Westin Pune.