- Native Americans used massages to cure diseases and alleviate pain.
- Hot stone massages typically incorporate basalt stones, smooth volcanic rocks. The stones' magnetic properties help them retain heat, and their density helps add pressure to various parts of the body.
- The massage therapist heats the basalt stones to no more than 150 degrees Fahrenheit before placing them on key pressure points of the client's body and gliding the stones over the body. To get the most out of the massage, the therapist uses different size stones, placing larger ones on the back and smaller ones on the face and feet.
- In addition to relaxing the muscles and easing stress, hot stone massages alleviate pain, release toxins from the muscles and boost circulation.
- Massage therapists say stone massages also heal the mind by creating a sense of peace.
