What is Japanese Hot Stone Massage? Japanese Hot Stone Massage is based upon AMMA massage, the oldest form of East Asian Massage. Hot Stone Massage originated from the human instinct to rub and apply pressure in order to alleviate aches and pains. It was discovered that massaging with heated stones was an effective and efficient way to heal and reduce muscle tension. What does Hot Stone Massage do? Japanese Hot Stone Massage relieves stress coursed by modern lifestyles and occupations by balancing the Ki (body energy) to restore and improve health. The Egyptians, Tibetans and Native Americans used stones during rituals and ceremonies. How do you feel after the massage? You feel well relaxed and warm inside. Michelle recommends to take a little break right after treatment enjoying a cold or hot soft drink. How is it done? This style of massage can be gentle and calm to relive stress or deep and penetrating to reduce significant back, neck and shoulder tension. Japanese Hot Stone Massage can be seamlessly integrated into non-oil modalities and can also be done whit the client fully draped (clothed).Various size hot stones (of volcanic origin) are used to massage different parts of the body and stones are comfortably placed on specific areas. Who benefits from the treatment? Everyone! But, especially, persons, feeling cold in joints or feet. Good results were also reported by women having pain during their periods.