Hot Stone Massage is a traditional form of relaxation massage combined with warmed essential oils and heated stones or rocks. It is like having your muscles gently ironed with warm stones.  Enjoy long gliding strokes to bring about deep relaxation.  Smooth, heated basalt stones are also placed on specific acupressure points on the body to melt away knots, tension and stress. The hot stone massage relieves pain and promotes harmony, peace and balance.

There are many theories as to the origins of hot stone massage also known as hot rock massage, la stone massage or heated stone therapy, but it is known to have been used in ancient India using Ayurveda traditions. Heated river bed rocks would be warmed using hot water or coals and then used on the body to treat discomfort.

The stones are mainly volcanic rocks such as basalt of various sizes, shapes and weights. The stones vary from around the diameter of a 10 cent piece to be very large and weighing 11/2 kilos in weight.

Stone layout can be along both sides of the the spine, or along the chakra centers on the back or front of the body as well as medium sized stones placed in the hands. The points trigger healing in the body, while the massage is aided by the heat of the stones. The hot stone therapist is massaging the client with oiled, heated stones held in the palm of the hand using light, medium or deep massaging techniques along the muscles of the legs, arms, and torso areas at the same time.