Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles release and imparts heat into the body. The client may lie on a layer of stones or the stones may be placed on the client. Stone layout typically is along both sides of the spine, along the chakra centers. While these stones are delivering concentrated centers of heat, the therapist is simultaneously massaging the client with oiled, heated stones held in the palm of the hand, using firm strokes along the muscles of the legs, arms and torso. The heat from the stones increases blood flow to the area being worked, further accelerating the healing process and promoting relaxation.