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Restore & relaxWarm basalt stones worked alongside hands-on treatment to loosen deep muscle tension and warm you right through, so the deeper release happens at a lower, more comfortable pressure. Delivered by registered massage therapists at our Metrotown clinic on Kingsway.
A quick word about the areas you want eased and how warm you like things, then you settle onto the table while the stones come up to temperature.
Smooth heated stones glide over the muscles and are placed on key points, while your therapist works by hand. The warmth softens the tissue so tension lets go without heavy pressure.
A gentle finish and a moment to come back to the room. Most people leave loose, warm and noticeably calmer than when they walked in.
Hot stone massage uses smooth basalt stones, warmed to a comfortable temperature, as an extension of the therapist's hands. The heat sinks into the muscle and softens it, which lets deep tension release at a lighter pressure than a standard deep tissue session would need.
It suits patients who like warmth, who find their muscles take a long time to settle, or who want a deeper result without heavier work. The heat also helps circulation, which is part of why the session tends to leave you both relaxed and looser at the same time.
Because it is delivered by a registered massage therapist, hot stone massage is usually claimable under your extended health plan. If you want firmer, targeted pressure instead, our deep tissue massage in Burnaby is the one to book.
Best if you like heat, want deeper release without heavier pressure, or find your muscles are slow to warm up and settle. A good choice for a recovery week or a deeply restful reset.
Hot stone is not suitable with some circulatory and skin conditions, or during pregnancy. Mention anything relevant on your intake form and your therapist will adapt or suggest a better option.
Warm, never uncomfortable. Your therapist checks the temperature against your skin and their own hands before the stones touch you, and you can ask to dial the heat up or down any time.
Both. The heat calms the nervous system while it softens the muscle, so you get a treatment that feels restful and still shifts real tension.
Usually, yes. It is a registered massage treatment, so it is claimable like any other, and we direct bill most major providers.
Not quite. It is not recommended during pregnancy or with certain circulatory and skin conditions. Flag anything on your intake and we will find the right fit for you.
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