Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialized massage technique in which a therapist utilizes heat to improve blood circulation bringing oxygen and nutrients to tight and stiff muscles gently relaxing and melting away the tension.

The feeling of heat is mentally soothing and helps release those feel-good endorphins, and used combination with skilled therapeutic massage techniques you can achieve a sense of deeper relaxation, calming the mind and reducing stress levels that can lead to a sense of well-being and better quality of sleep.

In a hot stone massage, I begin by understanding my clients desired therapeutic outcome. Gentle gliding techniques are used over the muscles for relaxation and warming of the tissues while careful kneading techniques are used to get deeper into areas of focus.

Hot stone massage can help ease anxiety, improve symptoms of depression, and be beneficial to those dealing with chronic pain conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Next time you schedule a massage, consider making it a hot stone massage.

Misty Ann, LMT & Herbalist