A hot stone massage is one in which the practitioner uses smooth-heated stones as extensions of their hands or places them on the client’s body. The heat in the stones can relax the client and warm up tight muscles enabling the practitioner to work more effectively. What happens during a hot stone massage? Before the client arrives, the practitioner will sterilize the stones and heat them. The stones are usually a black volcanic rock called basalt that absorbs and retains heat well. A … [Read more...]
Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage
In hot stone massage, heated stones are placed on the client’s body as a type of therapy. The client will lie in a quiet room with soft music playing. The massage therapist will heat the stones to around 120 to 130 degrees. The therapist will usually place the stones on the back and hands and sometimes between the toes. The stones help prepare the body for a massage by heating and relaxing the muscles. The massage therapist will also stroke the client’s muscles with a big flat stone. He will … [Read more...]
