LaStone massage practitioners keep the hot, black basalt stones warm in water. Our therapists use the healing spring water of Berkeley Springs at a constant 140 degrees. The cold stones, all white marble, may be kept in a freezer or on ice. Stones to address different healing aspects, covered with a towel or sheet to prevent the risk of burning, are placed inconspicuously around and under the body. The actual placement of the stones is done in rhythm with the client's breathing pattern.
Thermal therapy is excellent for many reasons.
By providing hot and cold stimulus to the muscles it provides a more therapeutic and deeper stress relieving benefit.