Personal Massage Stone Set Basalt Hot Rocks Stones
Health and Beauty (RubRocks)
- 10 - Medium Working Stones
- 8 - Toe Stones
- 2 - X-Large Stones
Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
Book (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
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Hot & Cold Stone Massage Book & Kit with CD
Health and Beauty (Mud Puddle)
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- Relaxation CD - 60 minute "Pure Ambient Oceania"
- Imported Basalt River Stones - 2 sizes - Hot & Cold Stone Therapy
- Gold Satin Pouch for Hot Stones
Hot Stone Therapy: An Instructional Video for Full Body Stone Massage
DVD (The Stone Massage Company)
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Hot Stone Massager
Health and Beauty (Princess)
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- 6 ceramic stones heat up quickly and easily
- No mess, no fuss
- Long lasting heat
Service Review: Massages at Mitchells Salon & Day Spa Cincinnati.com (blog)
The second massage I got was a bamboo massage. This was the one I was afraid of. I had heard of them before, but hadn’t ever ventured out of my comfort zone to get one. But I booked it with my FAVORITE massage therapist EVER (Elana J at the Kenwood Mitchell’s Salon & Spa location). She had helped me last year when I had a bad case of lock jaw. I was apparently grinding my teeth in my sleep, and she helped to loosen my jaw muscles so I could function again (if you know how talkative I am, you know that me having lock jaw was a nightmare!).So, like I said, I felt comfortable with Elana J, and knew she would take care of me. I had some serious knots after the office move and hadn’t been drinking much water. So, my muscles were what she called “crunchy.” I know that sounds gross, but that’s apparently what happens when we don’t eat/drink properly AND we put stress on our muscles.
Having the bamboo rods gave Elana J leverage to work through the crunchy knots (again, gross, I know). The bamboo helped to flush out the muscles, too. Elana J said the bamboo is used to put pressure on trigger points that cleanse and flush out your lymphatic system. That promotes fresh blood flow, which is full of nutrients and oxygen, to help repair and rejuvenate your muscles. This one, I have to say was my favorite. I felt like the bamboo worked through those big knots, and felt the effects of the “flushing” immediately.
Hot Stone Massage Demo
www.WatchMojo.com presents a demonstration of a Hot Stone Massage.
What is Hot Stone Massage and is it better than say a Sweedish massage?
I am looking for a full body massage & heard about Hot Stone Therapy is this a proper massage or does the therapist just leave the stones on your body!
I need de-toxing, getting rid of notts & getting rid of aches & pains etc
It depends on the place that you go. Some places do just place stones on you then walk out......at my spa, we use the stones to get out knots, aches and pains. Just ask a lot of questions when making your appointment.....research is the best!
Good Luck!
Have a look at my friends website for more info. http://www.pearlofhealth.co.uk/
If you have aches on your body, tell your therapist first where your feel the pain so they can know where to put the stones at and massage more.
Hot Stone Massage is intergrated with Swedish Massage techinques. So you do get a massage after the stones have been on your body for so long.
I work at a spa and what I do is I make a body wrap first on the client then put the stones where the client specifies where the pains or aches are at. Then I take off the stones and unwrap. then begin to massage. Remember to always drink lots and lots of water after any massage session so your body can get the full effect of detox. I am sure your therapist will tell you that anyways
I hope this helps....
Stress Reduction
Increases heart rate
Relaxes connective tissue
Increases metabolism and elimination
Increases blood and lymphatic circulation
Stones created by volcanic action, such as basalt stones, are used as Hot Stones. The application of hot stones is beneficial when increasing the amount of blood supply to an area and is very effective when used for relaxation.
There are various methods of hot stone treatments. Some do have a layout for the stones whereas others simply (and more effectively) actually massage with the stones. There is no right answer to which is better. I personally don't like to recieve hot stone massage. I would rather have a deep tissue massage anyday. However, I do have clients of mine that love recieving hot stone massage. If you need help finding a therapist who does hot stone in your area, drop me a line. Therapeutically yours . . . .
How do they get those lava/ river rocks used in hot stone massage to be so black?
The one's I have turn into a light black when made wet or when oiled.
But I can't get them to have that shiny rich black luster that the massage stones shown in the "Hot Stone Massage Advertisements" have.
How can I get my stones to look like that?
I know it's best not to have anything done to the stones.
But if there is a way to make them look extra black, perhaps you could help me out.
I want the rocks to look perfectly black for display purposes and for taking photos of massages.
The rocks are made of Basalt, which is a black lava (actual volcanic rock). It's not shoe-polish like the other person said. It's made by good ole Mother Nature.
If you want your stones to look a little darker in photos, add oil to the stones and snap pictures of them like that. They automatically get a little darker with water. Think of wetting cement, it looks darker.
What can I expect (and how can I keep relaxed) during a desert hot stone massage?
I'm getting married this weekend, and decided to treat myself and my future sister-in-law (who has to be in the room with me and vice versa for each treatment since she's under 18) to a day at the spa this week. We're both getting desert hot stone massages, and were told that a robe is provided, but that we should be naked under the robes, and during the massage and purifying seaweed body wrap we're getting. I'm shy, and a little intimidated by the fact that I have to be naked in front of my future sister-in-law and the masseuse. Does anyone have any tips on what to expect, how to stay relaxed, and not freak out? I want to enjoy myself and keep from worrying that the masseuse thinks I'm a wacko.
I have been naked in a "group room" for massages and the masseuse has to be a master of draping, so when the towel is lifted they will hold it so no one sees you, especially when flipping over or moving to another body part.
They will not expect you to be completely exposed in front of her :) Not to worry!
Where would I find Hot Stone Massage kits?
My fiance's uncle is studying to be a massage therapist and wants to learn about hot stone massage. We would like to get him a starter kit with stones and a warmer. Where can we find these around town? We live in Everett, WA and we can't wait for shipping. Silly us, waiting till the last minute to go Christmas shopping!
I would say eBay, but with your time crunch, dunno-
where is the best place to learn hot stone massage?
My boss is sending me on a one day workshop to learn hot stone massage and I was wondering if anyone had done a course and could advise me of the best place to learn it?
A good spa that knows what they are doing. I've had a few and I prefer a regular massage. With the stone massage you tend to feel left alone. They spend a lot of time changing the rocks and while they are touching you it's nice but when they stop it sucks. So you end up paying for 1/2 the massage you should get.
LMTs ONLY - What is the best oil to use for hot stone massage therapy?
It should be something that
- washes out of my massage sheets well
- doesn't have almond oil, since I'm sensitive to the smell of almonds... it gives me a headache
- it shouldn't go rancid quickly
If you have a personal blend that you've used for hot stone therapy that I can mix myself, that'd be great. Otherwise, if you can recommend a commercially-prepared oil (I love Biotone's stuff, for instance - do they make an oil that you'd use for hot stones?), I'd love to hear about it.
ALSO... any tips for cleaning & sanitizing your stones when you're done?
Generally mineral oil is used for the base with Essential oils. It's your choice. You can use vege oils as a massage oil. Some of them do have antioxidants in them that do benefit the skin. Olive oil is probably the best for skin care that doesn't have any allergens. It should have a generous shelf life if you store it in a cool dark place. Massage therapists mostly use mineral oil because its the cheapest to use in bulk, its odorless and it has a longer shelf life.
As far as stone care be careful not to use any detergents on them. They act as a corosive to the surface of the stone. If its just for your personal use you usually don't have to wash them down. Just dry them thoroughly. If you do use them for clients or strangers spray them down with alcohol to clean them.
Can a qualified massage therapist practice other massage therapies like hot stone massage?
Aimee, I was just wondering, I am a fully qualified massage therapist and reflexologist and I have some infomration on 1 and 2 day workshops in hot stone massage therapy, indian hopi candle and thai massage. If I undertook these workshops would that sufficient to practice, where did you train?
You don't even have to attend the workshops to legally practice various modalities. You can read a book on the treatment, watch a video or have the treatment done and have the therapist explain it to you. I would however be very cautious about starting ANY new treatment, even if you attend a workshop. Make sure you understand the procedure and I'd suggest practicing on either yourself or a friend before offering services to the public. As long as you're a certified massage therapist, you can do any modality.
Do you have any info on a mud wrap or hot stone massage?
This may be a stupid question, but I was wondering if you have to be completely naked for a mud wrap or body polish, and what exactly is involved? Also, what does a hot stone massage involve, and is it worth it? Thank you for any information you can give me.
It depends on the spa as to whether your naked for the mud wrap, at my spa you are naked but draped with a towel, covered in mud then wrapped in a sheet and heat wrap. A hot stone massage is the same as a regular massage the only difference is that some of the strokes will be done while the therapist holds the stones in their hands, it does not hurt, you should not get burned, the therapist will be holding the stone the whole time so if your getting burned so would she! the stones should never be under your body while hot as this could result in a burn, so you should make sure your therapist is trained in hot stone therapy, its actually very relaxing!
Is hot stone massage safe for someone who has a metal plate in their hip ?
My wife has a metal plate and some pins in her hip after a fall four years ago .
Because of this, Several of the Beauty therapist's in our town insist that they are not able to give her a hot stone massage so she has to make do with the traditional full body massage instead.
Is there a genuine reason that she cant have this treatment or is it as i suspect, that may the therapist is just being careful and trying to avoid any sort of liability .
Generally speaking it is safe. You should ask her doctor though to be sure that there is nothing specific to her case that would make it unsafe. The main reasons form not giving hot stone massage are high blood pressure, MS and pregnancy. And she should fill out a medical form before massage, same as everyone else.
When NOT to have a hot stone massage?
Hi, could anyone tell me when its not a good idea to have a hot stone massage? ie pregnancy, diabetes? Im trying to find out all I can on hot stone massage, and I can't seem to get any proper answers as to when NOT to have a stone massage. I need 'contra indications.'
thanks!
Hello! There is an amazing website that can answer this question for you. www.thebodyhealer.com
Hope this helps.
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