Hot Stone Massage / Cupping Therapy

At GSTherapeutic Massage, we believe your massage should do more than simply relax you. It should restore, rejuvenate, and help your body feel its absolute best. For only an additional $10+, our Hot Stone or Cupping Add-On can help provide deep muscle relaxation, improve circulation, and ease tension in a way that’s both therapeutic and indulgent.

What is Hot Stone Therapy?

Hot stone massage uses smooth, heated basalt stones placed directly on the body or used by your therapist to massage tense muscles. The heat penetrates deep into the muscle layers, increasing blood flow and encouraging tight areas to soften and release.

Benefits of Hot Stone Therapy:

• Promotes deep relaxation by calming the nervous system

• Relieves chronic muscle tension and stiffness

• Improves circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues

• Prepares muscles for deeper therapeutic work without added pressure

• Reduces stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling grounded and balanced

Perfect for:

• Clients with chronic tightness in the back, shoulders, or neck

• Those looking for a relaxing yet effective way to relieve muscle tension

• Anyone seeking a soothing, spa-like enhancement to their massage

What to Expect:
Your therapist will either place warm stones on targeted areas or use them in slow, flowing strokes during your massage. The combination of heat and skilled touch creates a deeply comforting, restorative experience.

What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy uses gentle suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues. This helps improve blood and lymphatic flow, release muscle adhesions, and support the body’s natural healing process. It’s an ancient therapy with modern benefits, often used by athletes, wellness seekers, and those with chronic pain.

Benefits of Cupping Therapy:

• Encourages circulation in stagnant or tight areas

• Helps release stubborn muscle knots and adhesions

• Supports faster recovery after physical activity or injury

• Aids lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness and promoting detoxification

• Relieves muscle soreness and stiffness without the need for deep pressure

Perfect for:

• Clients with chronic tension or localized pain

• Those looking for targeted relief without deep tissue pressure

• People who want to improve recovery and mobility

What to Expect:
Your therapist may use stationary cups (left in place for a few minutes) or gliding cups (moved gently across the skin) depending on your needs. Temporary marks may appear where cups were placed — these are not bruises but signs of increased blood flow, typically fading within a few days.

If you want a massage that leaves you feeling deeply relaxed while targeting stubborn tension, our Hot Stone & Cupping Add-On is the perfect choice. Add it to your next session and experience the lasting benefits of this powerful combination.

Booking Instructions for Hot Stone & Cupping Add-Ons

Please note: These add-ons are only available to clients who have booked a therapeutic body massage. They cannot be booked as standalone treatments.

How to Book:

1. Book your therapeutic body massage as usual.

2. Let your therapist know at the start of your session if you’d like to include the Hot Stone or Cupping add-on. Your therapist will seamlessly incorporate it into your massage for a personalized and relaxing experience.

Tip: Adding an add-on allows your therapist to target specific areas more deeply, improve circulation, and give you a more restorative session.