This ultimate massage experience skillfully uses heated stones with massage strokes to key points on the body, creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity. The therapist uses many stones of various sizes. The stones are sanitized and then heated in a bath of 120 to 150 degree water. To start, the body is warmed by traditional massage methods. Then the therapist will incorporate massaging while holding the heated stone. The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, in the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body. Core Hot Stone Massage is not recommended if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or are on medication that thins your blood. You shouldn’t get a Core Hot Stone Massage if you are pregnant or have sunburn.