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Complementary therapy
Paraffin Therapy
Warm paraffin wax soothes stiff hands, feet, and joints.
Typical session: 15–30 min
Known for adapting to any surface, paraffin is used to treat different ailments by transferring heat to the injured area, with a vasodilator and analgesic effect. Paraffin has tremendous thermal capacity — it absorbs and retains large amounts of heat, and in its liquid state becomes a reserve of warmth. During the treatment that heat is transferred to the skin, stimulating its natural processes of self-hydration and detoxification.
Good for
- Stiff or achy hands/feet
- Dry skin
- Joint stiffness
- Cold extremities
Good to know
- Open wounds or rashes
- Poor circulation
- Reduced skin sensation
- Heat sensitivity
This is general wellness information, not medical advice. If any of the above applies to you, or you have a medical condition, please check with your healthcare provider first — we are happy to suggest a safe alternative.
