Hot Stone Massage

Experience deep relaxation as soothing warmth melts away muscle tension and pain. By combining gentle massage with heated stones, this treatment helps boost circulation and encourages healing for tired, achy muscles. Perfect for easing stress and restoring balance to your body.

A hot stone massage is a type of massage in which the masseuse places smooth, hot stones on your back. These stones provide heat therapy to the muscles, which can help reduce tension and pain. The stones used in hot stone massage are typically basalt, volcanic rock that is usually high in iron, which allows them to absorb heat. Read More Here

Hot stone massage placement. The placement of the stones during a hot stone massage will depend on the muscles and tissues that are being worked on. For example, if you have lower back pain, the masseuse may place the hot stones along your spine. Other common spots for hot stone placement include the abdomen, chest, face, feet, forehead, and palms.

Hot stone massage techniques. Like stone placement, the techniques that your masseuse uses with the hot stones will depend on your specific needs. Therapists often use circular movements, kneading, long strokes, and vibrations. The hot stones can be used alone or incorporated into other types of massage, like Swedish massage.  

Hot stone massage temperature. Stones that are too hot may cause burns, while stones that aren’t hot enough may not have the desired effect. The American Massage Therapy Association recommends that the only way you should heat hot stones is in water. The water should be between 110° F and 130° F, and the water should completely cover the stones.