A Decade in the Making: Hot Stone Massage Arrives at Osmosis

For more than ten years, we’ve dreamed of adding hot stone massage to our menu. Our therapists knew the deep comfort and therapeutic value it could bring—but space constraints and the complexity of storing, heating, and sanitizing traditional stones made it impossible… until now.

Thanks to Elo Stones—innovative, electric, temperature-controlled stones—we finally have a way to bring our vision to life. These next-generation stones heat quickly, hold warmth longer, and can be adjusted to each guest’s perfect comfort level. Their sleek, non-porous surface makes cleaning simple and sanitary, allowing us to offer hot stone massage without the bulky storage or complicated sanitation of typical hot stone operations.  While at the international spa conference this year, our team discovered these stones, and knew instantly that we had found the solution we were looking for to be able to offer hot stone massage.

 

A Timeless Tradition

Hot stone massage has been practiced in various forms for thousands of years. Ancient cultures, from Native American traditions to Chinese and Hawaiian healing practices, used heated stones to ease muscle tension, promote circulation, and restore balance to the body.

Modern hot stone massage blends these ancient techniques with contemporary massage therapy, using warmed stones to deliver deeper, longer-lasting heat to muscles and tissues. This warmth allows muscles to relax more fully, enabling the therapist to work more effectively while also enhancing the client’s overall sense of calm.

Our massage therapists will use the hot stones to massage muscles, work on trigger or acupressure points, and to lay on in key areas to bring extra warmth.  Hot stones can be used to deliver varying amounts of pressure and their use during the massage can be tailored to your needs.

Why It Feels So Good

The benefits of hot stone massage extend well beyond simple comfort:

• Deep muscle relaxation — Heat penetrates into the muscle tissue, easing tension and stiffness.
• Improved circulation — Warmth helps expand blood vessels, supporting oxygen and nutrient flow.
• Stress and anxiety relief — The combination of gentle weight, soothing warmth, and massage can quiet the mind and promote a meditative state.
• Pain reduction — Heat therapy can be especially supportive for chronic muscle pain or tension patterns.

Because heat is delivered through smooth, heated stones, the warmth is both targeted and even—offering a comforting sensation that can’t be replicated by hands alone.

Crafted for You, by Us

Beginning September 1, 2025, our massage team will begin offering Hot Stone Massage in 70-, 85-, and 115-minute sessions.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. Your therapist will weave warm stones seamlessly into your massage, using their own therapeutic and intuitive approach. The heat, pressure, and flow will be tailored to your body’s needs, your comfort level, and your personal heat tolerance—creating a deeply customized experience.

The warmth from the stones penetrates into the muscles, easing tension, improving circulation, and inviting a deeper state of relaxation. The Elo Stones’ temperature can be adjusted to your perfect level, and they’ll be used both in motion to massage and in still placement to focus soothing heat exactly where your body needs it most.

Our Team is All In

The moment Elo Stones arrived, our massage department started getting ready—experimenting with techniques, sharing feedback, and fine-tuning every detail. The enthusiasm of our massage team is palpable, and the energy in our training rooms is electric (pun intended).  We have staff practicing every chance they get to be ready on day one to deliver incredible hot stone massages for our guests.

We’re so proud to finally bring you the service we’ve wanted to offer for a decade—one that blends the timeless comfort of heated stones with the personalized, intuitive care our therapists are known for.  We can’t wait to see the results.

Reserve Your Moment of Warmth

Whether you choose a 70-, 85-, or 115-minute session, we can’t wait to share this new chapter in our spa’s story with you. Beginning September 1, bookings will be open—so you can be among the very first to feel the difference a decade of anticipation can make!  Our hot stone massages will be available to book online as well as with our guest services team.  Book Now