Hot Stone Massage is considered gentler on the body compared to swedish massage or deep tissue massage because the therapist uses smooth basalt stones instead of their hands to massage. However gentle it may feel though, the combination of the stones, heat, oils,massage and hydrotherapy allow the therapist to reach much deeper during the massage. This has a deeply relaxing and therapeutic effect, which revitalises the whole body, melting away all your aches and pains, and your cares and worries.