Theratools Basalt Contour Stone

Details

Sleek, balanced, and shaped for precision—this tapered oval basalt stone delivers fluid transitions from broad glide to pinpoint pressure. Hand-selected and polished for ergonomic flow, each stone fits comfortably in the hand and follows the body’s curves with natural control. Whether you're tracing the spine or opening up the arms and legs, the heat-retentive basalt provides steady, grounding warmth that softens tissue and supports deep release.

Includes: 1 tapered oval basalt contour stones

Features

• Smooth, symmetrical oval shape with refined edges
• Contours easily to the body’s natural lines
• High-density basalt holds warmth throughout your session
• Polished surface supports both glide and focused pressure
• Durable, consistent, and easy to sanitize

Why You’ll Love These

• Versatile shape adapts to both detailed and broad work
• Steady warmth helps soften muscle tissue and calm the nervous system
• Easy to grip and angle for various techniques
• Ideal for deep tissue sculpting, myofascial work, or sensory-focused treatments

Treatment Recommendations
Warm stones using a safe, professional method such as a roaster-style warmer, Theratools Warming Tray, or Mobile Warming Bag. Always test the stone on your forearm first—it should feel comfortably warm, never hot. Then, check in with your client before placement to ensure it feels safe and soothing. These stones can be gripped to apply broad gliding strokes or angled for more detailed pressure along the spine, neck, and major muscle groups.

Best Used For

• Deep tissue and myofascial massage
• Precision techniques for neck, spine, or scapular work
• Heated trigger point or circulatory massage
• Spa or therapeutic settings where control and consistency matter

Historical & Interesting Facts

• Heated stones have long been used in healing traditions to ease muscle tension, improve energy flow, and support relaxation
• In traditional Chinese medicine, warm stones were used along meridians to balance qi
• In Hawaiian Lomilomi massage, heated stones helped soften the body before deeper therapeutic work
• Basalt is rich in iron and formed from cooled volcanic lava, making it naturally one of the most heat-retentive stones available
• Its river-sculpted form symbolizes grounding, strength, and movement

Care, Use & Safety

• Warm using a safe, professional method
• Always test temperature before client application
• Use a massage medium or towel barrier if needed
• Wash with soap and warm water, then disinfect with an EPA-registered spray or wipe after every service
• Avoid dropping stones or exposing them to rapid temperature changes
• Allow stones to cool completely before storage

Technical Specs

• Material: Iron-rich basalt
• Density: ~2.9 g/cm³
• Size Range: Approximately 4.75–5.25″ L × 2–2.5″ W × 0.75″ thick
• Shape: Smooth oval with gentle contour
• Use: Heated application only
• Sanitation: Soap and warm water, followed by EPA-registered disinfectant

Please Note
Because these stones are naturally sourced and individually refined, variations in size, color, and texture are expected—and part of what makes each set one of a kind.