The hot stone massage begins with warm stones being placed on the back. The warmth of the stones penetrates deep into the muscle tissue to promote the release and relaxation of the muscles. The stones are left on the back for approximately 20 minutes. By relaxing the muscles with the stones it is possible to access the muscles more deeply with less discomfort. After the stones are removed a complete full body massage is performed.
The stones used are ocean smoothed basalt gathered from Washington coast beaches. They are warmed in a sea salt bath. The salt is both an energetic cleanser and mildly anti-bacterial. The stones are individually washed after each session.