Type
Massage Therapy
Duration
55 min
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- Volcanic basalt stones heated to 45–55°C — temperature-checked before every application
- Massage strokes performed with stones held in the therapist's palms
- Static stone placement at inter-scapular, sacral, and shoulder positions
- High-quality massage oil application for sliding effleurage with heated stones
- Combination of Swedish effleurage and thermally enhanced deep-tissue effect
Hot stone massage at Physio Clinic Suchánek uses smooth volcanic basalt stones heated to a precise therapeutic temperature, combined with massage strokes and high-quality oils, to deliver heat and mechanical stimulation simultaneously into the muscle tissue. The heat from the stones relaxes muscle fibres to a depth and speed that hands alone cannot achieve — allowing the therapist to work more deeply without the same pressure required in cold-tissue massage. The result is a uniquely relaxing yet therapeutically effective session that addresses both surface and deeper muscle tension.
About this treatment
Basalt volcanic stones have been used as massage tools for centuries across different cultures, and their thermophysical properties make them particularly effective for therapeutic massage: basalt is dense and retains heat for significantly longer than most rocks, releasing it slowly and evenly into the tissue over the duration of the massage stroke.
At Physio Clinic Suchánek, the stones are heated to a controlled temperature range (typically 45–55°C) before the session. The therapist checks the stone temperature against their own wrist before applying it to the client's skin, ensuring that every stone placed or moved across the body is within a range that produces therapeutic warmth without burning.
The session is structured to alternate between massage strokes performed with the heated stones held in the therapist's palms and static placement of stones at specific anatomical points. Static placement is used at the inter-scapular region (two stones flanking the thoracic spine), the sacrum, the tops of the shoulders, and optionally the palms of the hands or between the toes — positions selected for their density of thermoreceptors and proximity to…
Good to know
- Duration
- 55 minutes
- Stone type
- Volcanic basalt
- Stone temperature
- 45–55°C
- Recommended frequency
- Monthly
Who is this for?
General muscle tension, recovery from training, chronic back tension, cold weather wellbeing, those who respond well to heat therapy
Preparation required
Avoid heavy meals 1–2 hours before. Wear clothing you do not mind getting slightly oiled. Disclose cardiovascular conditions or pregnancy.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
The clinic is led by Bc. Jakub Suchánek, owner and certified ART® (Active Release Technique) therapist. The physiotherapy team includes Mgr. Libor Dobšák, Mgr. Klára Pavlíková (women's health and paediatric physiotherapy specialist), Bc. Ivan Jirák, Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Koubková, Bc. Tomáš Porjanda, and Mgr. Aneta Kučírková. NRT therapy is delivered by Mgr. Tomáš Zloch. The massage team includes Mgr. Marie Ševčíková…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Volcanic basalt stones heated to 45–55°C — temperature-checked before every application
- Massage strokes performed with stones held in the therapist's palms
+3 more items in What's included
1,300 CZK per 55-minute session. Volcanic basalt stones heated and combined with massage techniques and quality oils. Recommended frequency: monthly.