Hot stone ritual
Smooth basalt stones, warmed in water and glided along the back, legs and shoulders, melt tension in a way hands alone cannot.
What it isreally like
Our signature ritual uses smooth river basalt, heated to around 125 degrees in a dedicated stone warmer and tested against your therapist's own forearm before it ever touches you. The stones are used as an extension of the hand, sweeping along the back and legs, then rested along the spine, in the palms and between the toes while your therapist works elsewhere.
Heat lets the muscles soften quickly, so the massage can feel deep without heavy pressure. Near the end we bring in a few cool marble stones for the face and eyes, a small contrast that feels wonderful after a warm afternoon in Sedona. The ritual closes with a slow scalp massage and a few quiet minutes under a warm blanket.
What is included
- Heated river basalt stones, sanitized between every guest
- Temperature check on your skin before any stone is placed
- Choice of desert sage and cedar oil or unscented jojoba
- Cool marble stones for the face and eyes to finish
- Scalp massage and warm blanket rest at the end
- Warm mineral pool, cedar sauna and relaxation lounge access
How thevisit runs
Four steps, the same every time, so nothing about the appointment is a surprise.
- 01
Soak and settle
Arrive early for the mineral pool, then choose your oil in the consultation nook.
- 02
Heat the body
Warm stones are placed along the spine and in the palms while your therapist begins with the legs.
- 03
Glide and release
Oiled stones sweep through the back, shoulders and legs in long, unhurried strokes.
- 04
Cool and rest
Cool marble on the face, a scalp massage and a few still minutes before you rise.
What changes the price
- Ritual length and whether you pair stones with deep tissue
- Weekend and holiday appointments carry a $15 surcharge
- Members save 15% on every massage; gratuity is never added automatically
Why guests book it
Deep warmth
Heat reaches tight muscles quickly, so the massage feels deep without heavy pressure.
Slow and grounding
The weight and warmth of the stones is the most calming feeling on our menu.
Cool contrast
Chilled marble for the face at the end, a small relief on a hot desert day.
Sample prices for this demo site. Gratuity is never added automatically. Members save 15 to 20%.
Questionsabout this
Anything we have not covered, our front desk will answer on (928) 555-0193 from 8 am daily.
They should feel comfortably warm, never hot. Your therapist checks each stone on their own skin and then on yours, and a towel goes between stone and skin wherever you prefer.
Not quite. We do not offer hot stones during pregnancy, and we ask guests with diabetes, circulation conditions, recent sunburn or very sensitive skin to talk with us before booking.
Yes. Choose the hot stone and deep tissue session, or simply ask for more pressure. The warmth usually means you need less force to feel the same release.
Many guests love it year round. The treatment rooms are cool, and the cold marble stones at the end balance the heat nicely.
Pairs wellwith
Guests often book these alongside, and our hosts will space them so the afternoon still feels slow.
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Tell us what you are hoping for and a host will confirm your hot stone ritual time, therapist and circuit window within two hours.
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