Hot Stone Massage is a form of alternative massage therapy and bodywork involving the placement of a number of heated stones to the body for the purpose of pain relief, relaxation and therapy. There are a manifold of variations and techniques used in the application of stone massage therapy, deriving from a variety of traditional practices. Hot stone massages are primarily used to alleviate physical pain issues. The warm stones will stimulate the body - the warmth will transfer from stones to deep in the muscles and make you feel good.