Hot Stone Massage involves placing heated stones on key pressure points of the body to help the muscles heal and recover. We exclusively use Basalt river stones for this massage as they are smooth and are able to retain heat for extended periods of time. Prior to the massage, the stones are heated in a professional stone heater from 40 to 60 degrees celsius. Next, based on your needs and a physical evaluation, our massage therapist recommends the ideal location for the stones, which can be placed down the center of the back along the spine, or on the face, chest, stomach, feet, and even the toes and the palms of your hands. Our therapists use oil before starting the massage so that the stones can glide across your skin without causing any discomfort or irritation. This will also allow the therapist to massage just with the stones, utilizing the basic Swedish massage techniques including long strokes, kneading, rolling, tapping, and circular movements.

Not at all! Our therapists have the training and knowledge necessary to perform the Hot Stone Massage therapy. With a thorough understanding of the temperature range required for this treatment, they will make sure that you do not experience any burns or negative side effects from the hot stones used during the massage.

In a hot stone massage, the massage therapist uses stones to apply pressure during the therapy, focusing on pressure points and muscles to help with total wellness and relaxation within the body. Regular massages do not use stones to massage the body. In regular massages, the massage therapist uses pressure from their hands to massage different areas of the body.

We offer 60 and 90 minute hot stone massage therapy sessions. Choose the one that is in line with your schedule and works best for your needs.

There are no special requirements for Hot Stone Massage. However, after your massage session, we recommend that you avoid alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine for at least 24 hours to experience the positive health benefits of your Hot Stone Massage for longer.

You may experience slight soreness in the targeted areas. However this usually only lasts for 24 to 48 hours.