Stone therapy is an ancient therapy with originates from various cultures including ancient Chinese practises and Native American traditions. Today, hot stone therapy is used in the same way for the same outcomes and is applied using basalt stones heated in a purpose-built heater. 

The stones are held by the massage therapist and used to work the muscles. They can also be placed on specific parts of the body (such as the back, hands and feet) for relaxing and grounding effects. 

The benefits of hot stone massage include:

– Increasing blood circulation to promote the circulation of oxygen and nutrition around the body

– Increasing lymph circulation to aid the waste-disposal and detoxification

– Softening and relaxing muscles to relieve tension and stress