Hot stone massage is a therapeutic treatment where smooth, heated stones are placed on specific parts of the body, often along the spine, shoulders, and neck. These stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat well. During the massage, the therapist may also use the stones as a tool to apply pressure and heat, helping to relax muscles more deeply than with traditional massage techniques.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
1. Muscle Tension Relief: The warmth of the stones helps muscles relax, allowing the therapist to work deeper into muscle layers with less pressure, which can reduce muscle stiffness and alleviate chronic pain.
2. Improved Circulation: The heat from the stones causes blood vessels to expand, increasing circulation. Enhanced blood flow can aid in delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles, helping with healing and rejuvenation.
3. Reduced Stress and Anxiety: The combination of warmth and massage can induce deep relaxation, lowering stress levels and promoting a sense of calm, which can be particularly beneficial for people with high-stress lifestyles.
4. Better Sleep Quality: This type of relaxation can also improve sleep quality by relieving physical tension and reducing anxiety.
5. Enhanced Flexibility: Hot stone massage can help to loosen joints and improve flexibility by reducing muscle tightness, making it beneficial for people with limited mobility or joint stiffness.
6. Boosted Immunity: By promoting circulation and lymph flow, hot stone massage can help in detoxifying the body, which may boost immune function over time.
Overall, hot stone massage offers a holistic approach to wellness, combining physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
60–90 minSession length2 lengths offered here
$110–$160Price at this clinicTypically $60–$240 across Sherwood Park
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What it is
Most of the hour is spent on the table while the therapist works through the areas you’ve agreed to focus on — pressure, pace and techniques shifting as they go — with a brief check-in before and after so you leave knowing what was worked on.
Usually booked for
A sore, overworked body
Needing an hour to properly unwind
Tension that keeps building up
At Rachel Gray CMOTAA #4883
Hot Stone as this clinic offers it — its lengths, prices and team.
