This treatment uses hot and/or cold stones as part of full body massage routine. Hot stones allow a deeper and more intense massage as heat penetrates the body and relaxes the muscles. Blood vessels expand, helping to move blood faster round the body and expel toxins more efficiently. Cold stones cause the blood vessels to contract so can be used to help muscular injury and calm inflammation. During a treatment, the stones are placed under and on top of the body, as well as pushed along the skin's surface. The therapist applies oil to the skin and glides the stones across the body’s meridian lines and by arranging the stones along the energy centres of the body, helps to relax the muscles and reduce pain or discomfort, boosting the healing process and inducing relaxation.