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<br> The hot stone massage is a popular form of bodywork and alternative therapy that involves the placement of cold or heated stones on the human body in order to provide relaxation in pain and healing. In Western circles the practice of massage using hot stones has been practiced since ancient times and with amazing outcomes. It was believed that the stones could cure illnesses by addressing issues in the mind and body. The stones are applied to the body to aid in redirecting negative energy away from the person being massaged and back into the body of the individual.<br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br>In the case of the hot stone massage the massage therapist, or masseur typically has a heated stone or a collection of stones heated above room temperature. This is accomplished by the massage therapist slowly heating the stones. As the rocks are heated they begin to release heat and as they get warmer, they'll be able to be more powerful