Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Hot Stone (Add-On).

Expect warm basalt stones applied to key areas and used as extensions of the therapist’s hands. You’ll feel soothing heat, gentle pressure, and deep relaxation. Your therapist will check temperature and comfort, and adjust techniques to integrate stones with your base massage.

Hot Stone (Add-On) is safe for most clients, but not recommended for open wounds, severe circulatory issues, uncontrolled diabetes, or certain neuropathies. Sensitive skin can usually be accommodated—please inform your therapist so temperatures and pressure are adjusted for safety and comfort.

The Hot Stone (Add-On) portion typically lasts 10–30 minutes, depending on your base massage length and requested focus areas. Shorter add-ons target a single area; longer applications allow full-body stone work and deeper heat therapy for extensive tension release.

Yes. Hot Stone (Add-On) blends beautifully with Swedish, deep tissue, and relaxation massages to enhance warmth and muscle release. Therapists tailor heat and techniques to complement other modalities. Certain treatments like pregnancy massages require special precautions—always inform your therapist beforehand.

Absolutely—therapists heat stones within safe temperature ranges and always test them before use. They continually monitor your comfort and adjust warmth or switch to cooler stones as needed. Speak up at any time if a stone feels too hot or uncomfortable.

Contraindications include recent surgery, open wounds, fever, severe hypertension, certain skin conditions, unmanaged diabetes, thrombosis, and neuropathy. Pregnancy and cancer require therapist approval or medical clearance. Always disclose medical history so we can determine whether Hot Stone (Add-On) is appropriate and safe.