Hot Stone Massage vs. Traditional Massage: What’s the Difference?
At Seven Senses Spa, we offer a variety of massage styles to meet your body’s unique needs. One of the most popular enhancements? Hot stone massage. But what exactly sets it apart from a traditional massage—and which one is right for you?
Let’s break it down.
💆♀️ What Is a Traditional Massage?
A traditional massage—whether it's Swedish, deep tissue, or Lomi Lomi—relies on the therapist’s hands, forearms, or elbows to:
Ease muscle tension
Improve circulation
Promote relaxation
Realign the body and mind
Pressure and techniques vary depending on your goals, but the focus is on manual manipulation of muscles using oil or lotion.
🔥 What Makes Hot Stone Massage Different?
Hot stone massage combines the techniques of traditional massage with the soothing power of heated basalt stones. These smooth, volcanic stones are heated to a comfortable temperature and used in two ways:
Placed on key points of the body to warm and relax muscles
Used as an extension of the therapist’s hands to glide over the body, releasing deep tension
The heat from the stones helps:
Melt away muscle knots faster
Improve blood flow
Calm the nervous system
Encourage deeper relaxation without heavy pressure
🧘♂️ Why Choose Hot Stone Over Traditional Massage?
🧖♀️ When to Try a Hot Stone Massage
You’ll love hot stones if you:
Feel tense but sensitive to deep pressure
Struggle with stress, insomnia, or anxiety
Need a full-body reset, especially during cooler weather or travel recovery
Just want to try something extra relaxing and indulgent
✨ Experience the Difference at Seven Senses Spa
Whether you choose a traditional massage or add hot stones to your session, you’ll leave feeling restored, grounded, and balanced. Want help deciding? Our expert therapists can customize your session to fit your goals.
Ready to feel the difference?
Book your next massage with or without hot stones today—and treat your body to what it truly needs.
