About TIR Massage Stone

The TIR Massage Stone Division was formed to become a leader in the massage stone industry, taking advantage of 30+ years experience in the field of specialty stone sourcing and supply. We are a family run business focusing on our customers and employees. The conduct of the business is the same as it has been for more than two decades, and includes a number of industrial, decorative, and specialty stone product lines.

It was sheer coincidence when Laurence's wife, Clarree, went to get a massage and noticed some familiar black stones and inquired as to what they were, and why were they in a treatment room. When she was told that they were used for hot stone massage, she smiled, took a few to Laurence, and explained what she had found. After looking on the internet, they both couldn't believe the exorbitant prices that were being charged for these stones by some, or the number of retailers out there that were misrepresenting their products and selling inferior grade stones at what seemed to be a ridiculously low price. Having been in the industry for decades, Laurence knew that when it comes to basalt stones, you get what you pay for, and that he could offer an excellent product for a fair price.

With his supply and industry knowledge, Laurence sought out experts in the massage therapy field who had extensive experience training spa and massage personnel how to use heated basalt stones when providing a full body massage as well as a hot stone facial, manicure / pedicure, deep tissue and reflexology treatment. Working closely with these experts, we configured each stone set to possess the right quantity, size, shape and surface quality to perform any hot stone massage treatment.

The stones that we source and provide to our customers are true basalt stones, being volcanic in nature and are sourced from the beaches of South America. We work closely with our partners in South America to ensure that each stone is selectively chosen by hand at the source, shipped to our facility in Arizona, and then sorted again to provide the smooth surface quality needed to be placed against a clients skin. If the stones don't meet our strict requirements for massage grade stone they are rejected. Once the stones are sorted, they are thoroughly cleaned and packaged in preparation for shipment. There is no other company or entity that is better suited to provide the volume and quality of these products, TIR Massage Stone has the luxury of being more selective than others can afford to be.

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