duration: 30 min price: 50 C$
Hot stone massage is a massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands or place them on specific points on the client’s body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply. The stones used are typically river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. The high iron content in basalt helps the stones retain heat during the massage. Check with your doctor before getting a hot stone massage; individuals with certain conditions – women and people with high blood pressure are advised to avoid it.