Stone Massage: this ancient therapy is the use of massage techniques and hot and cold stones with oils. Using the hot stones enable the relaxation of the muscles and enables a greater intensity of massage. The heated stones have benefits of thermotherapy to heat the skin and encourage blood flow and relaxation allowing absorption of the therapeutic oils.  The use of the cold stones is a powerful decongestant, pushing blood, fluid and waste out of overworked, inflamed and tense muscles. I can help reduce swelling; it has the added bonus of feeling invigorating following the relaxation of the hot stone and massage.