Hot stone massage is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage therapy service that will have you counting down the days until your next appointment. It incorporates heated basalt or jade stones to relax your muscles, allowing our Massage Therapists to use lighter pressure while effectively addressing muscle tension. It’s a great option for those seeking a massage style with lighter pressure or an enhanced relaxation experience. By combining the soothing warmth of the stones with skilled massage techniques, hot stone massage offers a unique way to relax, recover, and repeat.
What is a hot stone massage?
During your hot stone massage, you will have the best St. Albert Massage Therapist to create a calming environment to melt away your stress. Smooth, heated stones will be gently placed on targeted areas of your body. The warmth from the stones helps to relax your muscles more deeply and promote circulation. Our stones provide a gentle, radiating warmth that helps enhance the benefits from a traditional relaxation massage.
What happens during a hot massage treatment?
Is hot stone massage right for me?
A hot stone massage might be the perfect choice if you’re looking to deeply relax or relieve muscle tension while having the option of lighter pressure than a traditional massage. The heat from the stones can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic stress, muscle stiffness, or poor circulation. However, it isn't suitable for people with certain conditions, and it's important to share any medical conditions you have with your St. Albert Massage Therapist so they can determine whether it’s safe for you.
Reduced Chronic Pain
Hot stone massage can help loosen tight muscles, break down adhesions or knots, and improve blood flow. This helps reduce discomfort associated with conditions like back pain, neck tension, osteoarthritis, and arthritis.
Improved Mobility
By addressing muscle tightness and restrictions, deep tissue massage can help increase your range of motion and make daily activities easier.
Better Circulation
The warmth from the stones with this type of massage can help dilate blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the massaged areas. This improved circulation delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, aiding in the healing process and reducing muscle fatigue.
Improved Quality and Length of Sleep
Chronic pain and muscle tension can significantly disrupt sleep. By addressing these issues and promoting relaxation, hot stone massage, can help you fall asleep faster, experience deeper sleep, and wake feeling more refreshed.
Indulgent, Luxurious, and Peaceful
The warmth of the stones adds a luxurious element to the massage experience, making it a truly pampering and indulgent treat.
Stress, Anxiety, and General Relief
Hot stone massage isn't just about physical benefits. The combination of heat and massage techniques can lead to a feeling of overall relaxation and stress relief.
Decreased Reliance on Medication
Hot stone massage can reduce your need for over-the-counter medications. When your sleep and physical health improve, it can result in less frequent use of medications that you might be taking for physical and mental help.
What are the benefits of hot stone massage?
What Our Clients Are Saying
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for... and it takes me a lot to say that. I don't give praise unless it's deserved."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions. Craig's jovial and professional personality was key to putting any hesitations I may have had at ease, as he was the first male massage therapist I've worked with. Always comfortable, always professional."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."
Stephan D.
What Our Clients Are Saying.
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for..."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions..."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."