Psammotherapy (hot sand massage therapy) dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, where it was used to treat inflammatory diseases and ailments such as scoliosis. Modern spas have revived the practice and are offering quartz sand table massage treatments to their clients.

A massage on a bed with quartz sand has amazing benefits. “The small grains of quartz sand perform a constant micro-massage and the sand contours to the shape of the body, creating a warming cocoon effect while also creating a comfortable resting place with the best distribution of body weight. The temperature of the sand relaxes muscles and nervous tension, preparing the body perfectly for its massage treatment.” The warm quartz sand holds heat and acts as a cleanser, disinfectant, and alkalizing element while relaxing the muscles, bones, and joints,” Suarez explains. “It has the ability to bring the body to complete relaxation in a variety of ways.

Duration: The massage lasts between 50 to 80 minutes.