Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The stone can be both deeply relaxing and help warming up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply. The benefits of hot stone massage are warming, relieve stress, encourages relaxation, improve flexibility and range of motion, relaxes muscle, and to increase circulation in the body.