A hot stone massage is a massage therapy technique using heated smooth, flat rocks made of basalt which is rich in iron and retains the heat. Stones are heated in warm water with controlled and measured temperature and are placed on certain points on the body such as points on the spine, palms of hands or between the toes. Our massage therapists in Toronto uses a flat warm stone to massage the muscles and relax the body. The warmth of hot stones has a calming effect on the nervous system and improves circulation.
Since ancient times, heated stones were used for healing. In recent years, the use of hot stones for massage have caught on and have made hot stone massage a popular technique for relaxation and reducing tension. Hot stone massage also helps to relieve pain, headache and more…
