Hot stone massage in Brighton and Hove
Cold hands, shoulders hunched against the wind off the sea. Hot stone massage adds smooth, heated stones to a medium-pressure massage: some rest on your back, others are held in your therapist's hands as they work. 60 minutes, £75.
What does a hot stone massage feel like?
Warm stones are placed along your back and in your palms while your therapist massages with oil and more heated stones held in the hand. You feel the heat sink into your back before the pressure even starts. Plenty of people drift off.
Who is hot stone massage for?
- Anyone who feels the cold and tenses up because of it
- Tight backs and shoulders that need warmth before pressure
- A treat or gift for someone who needs to switch off completely
- People who find firm massage too much but want more than a light one
What happens during your hot stone massage
- A short chat first. What hurts, any injuries or health conditions, and how firm you like the pressure.
- Time to get ready alone. Undress to the level you are comfortable with and lie under a towel.
- Your treatment. Only the area being worked on is uncovered. Ask for lighter or firmer pressure at any point.
- A few quiet minutes after. Water, time to come round, and simple aftercare tips.
First time? Read your first massage: what to expect.
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Hot stone massage questions
Do the stones get too hot?
They shouldn't. Stone temperature is checked before it touches your skin, and you can ask for cooler stones at any point.
What is the difference between hot stone and a normal massage?
Hot stone adds heated stones, used both resting on the body and held in your therapist's hands, so the warmth does part of the work. Pressure is usually medium.
How long should a hot stone massage be?
60 minutes covers a full body treatment. 90 minutes gives time for the heat to work slowly through everything.
Can I have hot stone massage while pregnant?
Book a pregnancy massage instead. It is the treatment adapted for mums to be.
Is hot stone massage good for a first massage?
Yes. The pressure is usually medium and the warmth helps most people relax quickly.
What should I wear?
Whatever is comfortable. You undress to the level you are happy with and stay covered with towels throughout.
Is hot stone massage suitable if I have a health condition?
Tell your therapist about any medical condition or medicines before your session, as the NHS advises for any therapy. If in doubt, check with your GP first.
Last updated 25 October 2026 · Reviewed by Ruby Frances, qualified massage and waxing therapist