Hot Stone Massage
Hot stones are used as a moist heat therapy. Our trained therapists use hot stones as tools to help relieve tension and restrictions from your muscles and fascia. The heat of the stones helps to get into the tissues more quickly, at a deeper level and help to relax the body at the same time.
Your therapist will always make sure that the stones are at a heat level that is comfortable for you. Hot stone has benefits of helping with muscle tension, pain relief, improving circulation, and easing mental stress and anxiety.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I NOT receive a Hot Stone Massage?
If you have a loss of sensation in any area of your body, it is not safe to have a hot stone massage as you cannot feel when the stones will be too hot for you. Also, you should avoid hot stone massage if have an acute skin condition, have a depressed immune system or have a dysfunction with your nervous system.
Will the stones burn me?
No! The stones should never be so hot that they burn you. Your massage therapist will only use the stones when they are at a safe heat level. If you feel like the stones may be too warm for your comfort, let your massage therapist know immediately.
How do the stones feel?
The stones are very smooth and flat rocks. At times, clients don’t even feel the difference between the therapist’s hands or the rocks. The stones are used as an extension or tool of the hand.