Placing smooth, round stones on pressure points and knotted muscles all over the body before a massage helps loosen everything up and gets both your mind and body in the mood for what’s to come. Think ...

While a hot stone massage is likely best enjoyed when performed by a licensed professional, it is possible to enjoy some of the benefits at home, provided the proper tools are used and precautions are ...

Ah, a spa day. It’s a welcomed treat, a surprise gift, a special indulgence—and many people’s ideal of a perfect afternoon. Whether you make a full spa day out of the experience or schedule regular ...

Licensed massage therapist Janice Hyder rubbed Kathy Sturm's back with oil. “This is so the (hot) stones can slide so there won't be too much friction and it's also warming up her muscles,” Hyder said ...

A quality massage offers welcome physical relief from tension as well as some mental and emotional benefits. A massage may relieve chronic or temporary pain, including soreness and aches in the lower ...