Hand and Stone Massage
 
By Mariah
Hunter
What
Is Hand and Stone Massage?
Hand and stone massage is a unique
form of massage that incorporates smooth,
heated
stones into a massage session. Basalt stones are used, as the minerals
in
basalt absorb and retain heat the longest of any type of stone.
Hot Stone Massage is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage.
The
heat
helps tight muscles release.
What
Happens During a Hot
Stone Massage?
 Before
the treatment begins, it is important to sanitize the stones, and heat
them in
120 - 130 degrees Fahrenheit water.
The first part of the treatment has the therapist place warmed stones
on
specific locations on the body, as placement stones. Common points are
along
the spine, under the palms, and between the toes to improve circulation
in the
body.
Next the therapist uses traditional massage strokes while holding a
heated
stone in their hand. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces it with
another.
If the client has inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are often
used.
A full-body hot stone massage usually takes 1.5 hours to complete.
See Hot Stone Massage Stones in Action
Hot Stone
Massage Kit
How Hot Stones Work
 There
are two ways to use stones in a Hand and Stone Massage. The first way
is to
use them
as placement stones to warm the muscles.
This brings the client's attention to the warmed body part, and has a
calming
effect on their mind. Tension is melted away with the liquid heat
sensation
from the warmed stones.
Hot Stone Massage warms and
relaxes the muscles very quickly and easily.
This
allows massage therapists to access deep tissues in a short amount of
time, and
with less effort than regular massage.
Hot stones add a grounding and balancing effect to your massage. Hot
stones
give energy to the therapist while relaxing the client.
Find
out how top quality hot stone massage stones can improve your massage
therapy practice and save your body from strain.
Free Hot Stone Massage Training
Videos
Free
Hot Stone Massage eBook!
If
you want to learn more about Hand and Stone
Massage, download a
free Hot Stone Massage eBook.
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