Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well, but they can be other types.

•  The heat of the stones helps muscles release more quickly than in traditional massage.
•   Improves blood circulation: The therapist warms the stones to a perfect temperature, which allows them to inflate tiny blood vessels in your body. The result is that your blood circulation quickens.
•   Perspiring not only serves as the body’s air-conditioner, but also allows the body to release toxins.
•   Stress-reduction takes place