Hot Stone Massage in Edinburgh

Why heat works so well

Warm muscles let go more easily. That is the simple idea behind a hot stone massage. Your therapist uses smooth stones, heated to a comfortable temperature, as an extension of their hands: gliding them along the back and legs, and resting them on points along the spine while they work elsewhere.

Because the heat does some of the work, a hot stone massage can feel surprisingly deep while the pressure stays gentle. It keeps you cosy from start to finish, which is why it is so popular through the Scottish winter.

Hot stone or another warm treatment?

• Love warmth and relaxation? Hot stone is your treatment.
• Want flowing strokes without stones? Try our Swedish relax massage.
• Want scent as well as warmth? Our Thai aroma massage uses warm aromatic oils.
• Booking for two? Hot stone works beautifully as a couples massage.

Is hot stone massage safe for me?

For most people, yes. The stones should always feel pleasantly warm, never hot, and your therapist checks with you as they go. Please tell us when you book if you are pregnant, have diabetes, a heart condition, high blood pressure, or reduced sensation in your skin, so we can advise whether a different treatment would suit you better.

What happens during your hot stone massage

1. We check for any health conditions and how you like your pressure.
2. You settle on the couch while the stones warm to a comfortable temperature.
3. Long oil strokes, then warm stones glide along the back, shoulders and legs.
4. Stones rest along the spine and in the palms while your therapist works elsewhere.
5. A slow finish, and time to come round before heading back out into the city.

Who it suits

• Anyone who feels the cold
• Stress and needing to switch off completely
• People who want a deep feel without firm pressure
• A winter treat or a special occasion