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Hot stone therapy uses the beneficial aspects of warmth and moisture combined with the therapeutic strokes of massage therapy to provide a deep, relaxing and healing treatment. The warmth of the massage stones increases the temperature of the skin to allow it to soak up moisturizing and therapeutic oils. At the same time, the musculature of the body is prepared so the therapist can massage into the deeper muscles layers.
As a type of igneous rock, basalt stone is commonly used in massage as a hot stone therapy tool. This stone was formed as lava cooled following volcanic explosions, making it an extrusive stone. Some people that sell to the massage industry sell stones other than basalt for massage stone purposed. These tend not to hold the heat as well as a basalt stone that is used for hot stone massage. In order to ensure that you have the best quality massage stone set it is important to buy your stones from someone that sells certified basalt stone. This way you can ensure that you get your clients will receive a relaxing and soothing massage experience.
While it is important to have the correct hot stone therapy tools, it is equally important to follow guidelines and steps to ensure that your client receives a soothing, relaxing and beneficial hot stone massage. There are certain things that you can do to make sure that this happens. Please read the 7 tips that are included in this article for providing a relaxing and effective hot stone massage.
Stones that have been placed can be kept warmer longer if they are covered once positioned. Stationary stones should have a towel between them and the client. The exception to this is the cold stones, which should not be left in place for more than 10-15 minutes. Remember that the cold will help disguise any potential damage that is occurring, so check your clients comfort level and the area that is being treated. Never place a stone straight from the heater onto the clients skin. Always check the stone temperature with your hands, and flip the stone as you make your way towards the client. Don't soak your client with water; keep a towel handy to wipe excess moisture off the stones. Start with the stones at one end of the roaster, and as you use a stone, move it to the opposite end. This assures that you are using fresh hot stones, and not the same ones every time you exchange them. You can keep your bottle of oil in the heater to warm it and add to the soothing experience for the client. In order to make sure that you client is not burned, have them remove all of their jewelry. If a hot stone is placed on the belly of a client that has a metal belly ring it will heat up quickly and possibly burn them.
If you would like to learn more on hot stone massage, there are many resources on the Internet to learn more about the uses of basalt stone as well as the history of hot stone massage. One resource you might find interesting is Wikipedia's information on this subject.
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