Hot Stone Massage
Like all massages, a hot stone massage relaxes your muscles and reduces tension.
But because of the heat and hardness of the stones, it also allows our massage therapists
to work on deeper muscles and address your specific problem areas.
The stones are made of basalt and range in weight from less than an ounce to up
to three pounds, depending on the area of your body being worked on. The heat of
the stones increases blood flow to the area and helps reduce tension rapidly.
During a hot stone massage:
- Stones will be heated to between 130 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- You will lie down on a series of stones that have been covered by a sheet or towel.
- Another sheet or towel will be placed over your body – and that sheet will
also be covered with hot stones.
- While these stones are passively working on your body, our therapist will take smaller
stones in his or her hand and start to use them to provide a personalized massage.
- You will then be rubbed with soothing oils at the end of your hot stone massage
treatment.
Hot stone massage has become very popular, as many people report feeling calmer
and healthier after a single session. Others report that the treatment feels more
effective on deeper muscle tension than traditional hand massage.
