Hot Stone is a massage modality where water-heated stones are placed on key areas of the body to enhance muscle relaxation.  Using traditional strokes, areas of the body are massaged using the heated stones.  The penetrating warmth from the stones creates a sensation of comfort, and helps the muscles relax more quickly and deeply than in a traditional massage. 

Hot stone massage are used to treat poor circulation, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, insomnia, depression and tension and stress.  Cold stones can be used to treat muscle injury or inflammation in the same way that ice is used.

I use specially shaped river Basalt  stones.  Basalt is used because it is rich in iron and thus absorbs and retains heat well.  Basalt also has a magnet quality which stimulates the body’s energy fields.

Hot Stone massage is more expensive than regular massage as it takes more preparation time and more time to complete.  Plan on being on my table for approximately 90 minutes.

A Hot Stone massage is a wonderful treat.  The heated stones melt away knots, tension and stress.  It is a wonderful way to help improve the flow of body energy.

The Massage Table