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Hot stone massage involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The massage therapist places the hot stones on specific points on your body and may also hold the stones while giving the massage. The localized heat and weight of the stones warm and relax muscles, allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure to those areas without causing discomfort. Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Hot stone massage is comforting and deeply relaxing. The heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work deeper while using lighter pressure. Massage Therapists often use hot stone massage for the following conditions: Anxiety Depression Insomnia Back pain Hot Stone Massage

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Page 1: Hot Stone Massage - Diane Ottolenghi, LMT hot stone massage.pdfHot stone massage involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The massage therapist places the hot stones on specific

Hot stone massage involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The massage therapist places the hot stones on specific points on your body and may also hold the stones while giving the massage. The localized heat and weight of the stones warm and relax muscles, allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure to those areas without causing discomfort.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is comforting and deeply relaxing. The heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work deeper while using lighter pressure.

Massage Therapists often use hot stone massage for the following conditions:

• Anxiety • Depression • Insomnia • Back pain

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