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What is hot stone massage?<\/h3>\n

Hot stone massage is a\u00a0type of massage therapy\u00a0that 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,\u00a0allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure to those areas without causing discomfort.<\/p>\n

What are the origins of hot stone massage?<\/h3>\n

Hot stone massage therapy has been around for centuries. It is believed that it originated around 5,000 years ago in India where smooth stones were forged from riverbeds and then heated before the application process. This form also has origins in Japan, ancient China, Hawaii, and has even been used by the Native Americans. But it wasn\u2019t until the early 1990s that the popularity of this technique skyrocketed once more thanks to Mary Nelson. Mary had accidentally rediscovered this technique with her own personal touch while working in Tucson, Arizona. After this discovery, she worked to perfect the process and traveled to teach other therapists who wished to learn.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of hot stone massage?<\/h3>\n

Hot stone massage therapy\u00a0combines relaxing warmth to encourage the muscles to\u00a0relax.<\/p>\n

Some other benefits of hot stone massage may include:<\/p>\n