Are you fascinated with the idea of using smoothly honed rocks to enhance your massage work? This video demonstrates everything you need to know to either begin a hot stone massage practice or to add this innovative technique to your existing bodywork practice. Learn about the various types of stones, textures and shapes as well as the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy. Carollanne Crichton expertly discusses the benefits of stone massage, answers frequently asked questions, and leads you through a basic hot stone massage utilizing foundation layouts and hot stone massage techniques. Also included in this video :
• Introduction (three types of stones, stone shapes, textures)
• Different temperatures and how to use each one
• Contraindications to thermo therapy
• Massaging the legs, arms, belly and neck
• Laying the stones on the front and back of the body
• Applying hot towels to the face
• A 5-minute cool moonstone facial massage that can be incorporated into an actual facial, or done on its own. • Learn six advanced restorative, healing protocols that cover a variety of dysfunctions. In each protocol, you’ll learn how to evaluate your client, and then where to place the stones for maximum benefits.
• Learn how to trace each meridian to help balance the body (lung, bladder, stomach, liver, intestines and kidney).
• All protocols provide expert stone massage techniques that will complement any massage therapist’s or esthetician’s practice.
This video will show you everything you need to know to begin your hot stone massage practice. You will learn about the various types of stones as well as the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy Carollanne Crichton will lead you through a basic hot stone massage, a cool moonstone facial massage and also introduces six advanced restorative protocols. Running time: 80 minutes