Deep relief without the deep pressure. Sometimes, your muscles need deep work, but your body craves gentleness. Experience soothing warmth as smooth heated stones are gently placed and massaged over your body. This relaxing treatment helps ease tension and encourages a sense of profound calm, making it a popular choice for anyone seeking comfort and relaxation.
Located in our peaceful Devonport studio, this therapy uses polished basalt stones that retain heat, allowing us to work into your muscle layers more effectively than hand pressure alone—without the discomfort of a deep tissue massage.
Your session is a choreography of temperature and touch. We begin by placing sanitised, heated volcanic stones on key energy points along your spine and palms to penetrate stiff muscles with warmth. Once your body is acclimated, the therapist uses the stones as an extension of their hands, gliding them over your skin in long, rhythmic strokes.
Strategic placement of stationary stones along the spine and shoulders to pre-warm the muscles and open energy pathways.
The use of the smooth stones to massage aromatic oils into the skin, kneading out knots with the aid of heat.
Intermittent hand massage techniques to address specific areas of tension that the heat has softened.
For a complete restoration, many clients prefer to start with a Body Scrub before their Hot Stone Massage. The scrub removes dead skin cells, allowing the heat and oils from the stones to penetrate deeper for smoother, softer skin.
If you find traditional deep tissue massage too painful but Swedish massage too light, Hot Stone is the perfect middle ground. The heat does the heavy lifting, relaxing the muscles so the therapist can work deeply without causing you discomfort. It is particularly effective for Auckland’s cooler months or for anyone suffering from “cold” stress and stiffness.
(Three key benefits of the scrub)
Heat expands blood vessels (vasodilation), which increases blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles. This flushes out lactic acid and metabolic waste faster than a standard massage, speeding up recovery after sports or physical labor.
The relaxation response triggered by hot stones is profound. Most clients report a deeper, unbroken sleep on the night following their treatment, as the body’s parasympathetic (rest and digest) system is fully activated.
Your safety is our priority. We heat the stones in a professional water heater to a precise, safe temperature. The therapist always tests the stone on their own arm before applying it to your skin. If you ever feel too warm, speak up, and we will cool them instantly.
We provide disposable undergarments to ensure your comfort and to protect your clothing from the oils and scrubs used during the session. You will be draped with towels for privacy throughout.
Not at all. Hot Stone massage is known for being a "feel-good" therapy. While it is effective for knots, the sensation is one of gliding warmth and comfort, not sharp pain.
It depends on your goal. If you have a specific injury or chronic pain, Deep Tissue might be better. However, if you have general stiffness and high stress, Hot Stone is often superior because the heat relaxes the muscles before we massage them, leading to a more relaxing experience.
Yes! While popular in winter, Hot Stone is beneficial year-round. In summer, it helps with air-conditioning stiffness and promotes detoxification through sweating.
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