Hot stone massage combines the benefits of hydrotherapy with the strokes of Swedish massage for a truly unique and decadent experience. It involves the application of over fifty heated basalt stones of varying sizes and shapes to key points on both sides of the body and are held in the therapist’s hands throughout the massage. These stones create sensations of comfort and warmth, which penetrate deeply to loosen tight musculature and connective tissue. Basalt stones are formed from cooled molten lava and are used in this treatment due to their unique ability to hold and emanate a constant and soothing heat for long periods. Along with grounding and calming the mind, hot stone massage increases blood and lymph flow throughout the body, thus transporting toxins and wastes from the surrounding tissues. It can also help alleviate many conditions including muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, stress and anxiety, insomnia and depression. This style of massage occurs in a 60 or 90 minute session for $90 or $115 respectively.  This reflects the amount of time you are actually on the table receiving treatment, so please allow extra time for discussion and paperwork.

What to Expect:  Your first session will include discussion and paperwork to determine your reasons for seeking hot stone massage therapy, your current and past medical history, and the goals you want to achieve through your treatments.  Similar to Swedish massage, you will be asked to remove clothing to your level of comfort.  Undressing always takes place in private and you will be covered by a sheet and/or blanket at all times.  Only the part of the body that is currently receiving treatment will be undraped to ensure that your modesty is always respected.  You will have a choice of music, stone and room temperature to ensure the most peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for you.  Jojoba oil will be used to allow the warm basalt stones to glide over your body and melt your tension away.  Since hot stone massage raises your body temperature, this treatment should not be received if you are pregnant or are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, or if you have high blood pressure, an acute injury (less than 48 hours), a skin condition, a depressed immune system, or loss of sensation in any body part.

Please note these prices reflect a discount for service paid at the time it is rendered with cash, check, credit card, or gift certificate. Our full price for hot stone massage is $25 per 15-minute unit.