Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones.  They are basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well.  It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage.  The heat helps tight muscles release. 

Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage therapy in which water-treated stones are placed at specific sites on the client’s body to promote relaxation and to help open up the merdians (energy pathways).  Muscles are pretreated with the heated stones to allow the therapist to more easily perform deep tissue manipulations.  Cool stones are sometimes used alternately with hot stones.  Massage oils are usually incorporated into the massage treatment.