The use of heated stones is said to have originated in China over 2000 years ago. Cultures such as Africa, the Americas, Egypt, and India have used, and improved, this technique over the years.

Hot Stone Massage is a very unique type of therapy which helps relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues. Flat smooth stones are used, traditionally made of a volcanic rock called basalt, which is known for retaining heat. The stones should be heated to between 110 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The placement of the stones may vary but may be placed on your palms, stomach, along the spine, face, neck, and even the toes and feet.

The therapist may also hold the heated stones in their hands and use Swedish Massage techniques like tapping, kneading, long strokes, and/or circular motions. On occasion, cold stones may be used at the end of the massage to calm any engorged blood vessels and to smooth the skin.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage may help reduce insomnia, depression, anxiety, pain, and stress; spinal issues; reduce sore muscle pain, spasms, and tension; relieve symptoms of autoimmune dysfunctions, decrease cancer symptoms; promote relaxation; help with neuropathy and heart disease; help skin conditions; increase joint flexibility; decrease headaches; diabetes; epilepsy; pregnancy; and boost immunity.

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