Hot Stone Therapy

Hot stone therapy is a massage technique that involves placing heated stones on the body instead of (or in addition to) traditional massage with the hands. Common areas of focus include the face, back, hands and toes. This therapeutic treatment relaxes the muscles to improve blood circulation and is especially effective for arthritis, depression, aches and pains in the back, soreness and stiffness, and fatigue.

You can also use hot stone therapy for deep tissue massage. Typical deep tissue massage techniques involve the vigorous use of the therapist's knuckles, elbows and forearms to loosen tissue on deeper layers under the skin. In hot stone massage, the heated stones will loosen the muscles quickly so the process requires less pressure than regular deep tissue massage.

River Rock Massage Offers Supplies for Hot Stone Therapy

At River Rock Massage, we provide basalt and river rock stones commonly used for hot stone therapy. These stones are naturally smooth and are able to hold heat well. We also supply other therapeutic stones, including jade and chakra stones, as well as essential oils, heaters, and training books and DVDs.

You can select packages that contain a mixture of basalt and river rock stones, or packages that contain just one variety. We send your massage stones to you in their natural state, free of oils, in order to prevent contamination. You can also purchase a customized kit that will satisfy your needs exactly. Contact us for more information at 319-521-4185 or at riverrockmassage@fmtcs.com.