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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.

Basalt stone is a type of igneous rock and is commonly used in massage therapy for hot stone massage. It is an extrusive stone, which signifies that it was formed as hot lava cooled after a volcanic eruption. There are individuals that sell stones that aren't basalt that may not work as well for massage as good, quality basalt stone. If you want to find a good source for basalt massage stone sets go to someone that sells certified basalt stone. This way you can be sure that you stone set will hold heat like it should, allowing you to provide a relaxing and healing experience to your client.

While it is very important to use basalt stone for massage stone therapy, it is equally important to follow "best practice" procedures to make sure that your client has a calming, comforting and effective hot stone massage. Take a look at the 7 tips listed below for providing a relaxing and effective hot stone massage. Following this advice will help you make sure that you provide your client an experience that they will enjoy.

Use a liberal amount of oil and apply to the stone as well as the client's skin before starting a Hot Stone Massage.

Make sure you don't burn a client with a hot stone; never take a stone directly from the heater to the client's skin. Always check the temperature of the stone with your hands before your use it on their skin.

If the stones are covered once they have been positioned on your client, they will stay warmer longer.

Creams and gels stain the stones and leave a film in the water of your massage stone heater. Use only oil during the massage.

Don't soak your client with water; keep a towel handy to wipe excess moisture off the stones.

If you want to warm the oil before using it on your client, place the bottle of oil in the heater to warm it up a little. Make sure that you don't get it too hot; always test it on your wrist before placing any heated oil on your client.

Do not surprise your client; always inform your client when before you place the first stone. The weight and heat of the stone can startle your client.

You can learn more about hot stone therapy by visiting the many resources on the Internet. Many websites will give you more detailed information about the uses of basalt stone as well as how and why people started using it as a part of massage therapy. One website that gives more information on this subject is Wikipedia.

 

 

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