Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage uses smooth, volcanic basalt stones which are then heated with a warm water or hot steam bath. The hot massage stones vary in sizes and shapes so they will fit better onto the various chakras or energy points of the body.

As the heat of the hot stone is placed onto the body, and coupled with long, firm massage strokes, the client can almost immediately feel warmth, calmness and relaxation seeping through the body. The heat from the stones help to sooth nerves, relax muscles and body and lull the mind to a gentle serenity.

At Rapunzel’s Salon and Spa, we use a specific stone treatment called LaStone. LaStone Therapy is a  style of massage that uses both hot and chilled stones to massage the body. While cold stones may not sound appealing, they feel refreshing on your warmed skin and have a beneficial effect on the body.  Called contrast therapy, alternating hot with cold stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems, helps detoxify the body.  It also relieves pain and has an invigorating effect.