Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage therapy in which water treated stones are placed on key points on the client's body to promote relaxation and to help open up the meridians  (energy pathways). 

 

Muscles are pretreated with the heated stones to allow the therapist to more easily perform deep tissue manipulations.   Massage oils are usually incorporated into the massage treatment.

 

The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.  It is highly reccomended for back pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, insomnia, depression, poor circulation, stress, anxiety and tension.