What is hot gemstone therapy?

September 18, 2025

The Art of Hot Gemstone Therapy

A wellness treatment combining heated gemstones with far-infrared therapy to relieve tension, promote deep relaxation, and restore balance.

Stone therapy is an effective treatment for relieving sore muscles. Your therapist will place hot (and sometimes cold) stones on key points on the body. The stones are used as an extension of the therapist's hands, utilizing relaxing strokes of Swedish massage to melt away tension.

How It Works

Application Heated semi-precious gemstones, often placed in a mat or applied directly by a therapist, apply gentle pressure and warmth to the body.

Heat & Ions The stones release heat, often in the form of Far-Infrared rays designed to penetrate deeply into muscles. Many systems also release negative ions, mimicking nature's healing environments like waterfalls and forests.

Therapeutic Effects The synergy of heat and pressure relaxes muscles, increases local circulation, reduces pain and spasms, and promotes a state of deep calm.

What to Expect

Massage Enhancement: Therapists incorporate hot stones into full-body massages, using them as extensions of their hands.

Self-Care Mats: At home, you can use gemstone-filled heated mats for relaxation and pain relief, often combined with modern technologies like Red Light Therapy or PEMF.

Targeted Relief: Specialized wraps are available for specific areas (like knees) to address joint pain and stiffness directly.