Hot Stone massage is a deeply soothing, healing and relaxing experience.
The therapist uses smooth, heated stones (often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well). The heat
helps muscles release more quickly and sedates the central nervous system, causing the client to slip into a deeper state
of relaxation. The therapist uses Swedish massage techniques while holding heated stones; and leave stones on specific points
along the spine, in the palms and on the feet. Cold stones are sometimes used on inflamed areas.
