| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | stone on the center of the forehead. |
| Whoever said that a stone massage should only | | | | Step 7: Massage some oil on the right leg. Rub the |
| be done in a spa or massage center probably has | | | | hot stone on each side of the leg and then place |
| never heard of a home hot stone massage | | | | small stones between each of your client's toes |
| therapy. With the proper massage supplies such | | | | on his right foot. Repeat the process with the left |
| as hot stones and essential oils, you can give or | | | | leg and left foot. |
| have a hot stone massage right inside the | | | | Step 8: Go to your client's arm, and use the |
| comfort of your home. | | | | effleurage stroke to coat it with oil. Massage the |
| If you plan on engaging in a massage business or | | | | arm area by using medium-sized flat stones. After |
| if you want to give your spouse a personal hot | | | | that, put a warm stone on your client's palm. Do |
| stone massage for his birthday, here is a list of | | | | the same thing with the other arm. |
| basic step-by-step directions on how to give a hot | | | | Step 9: Now, it's time to ask your client to turn |
| stone massage. | | | | over. Remove the stones you've placed on the |
| Step 1: Prepare the basic hot stone massage | | | | face, hands and toes. |
| therapy equipment that you'll need such as a | | | | Step 10: Massage the back area using various |
| massage table, linen or sheet for the table, | | | | stones to apply pressure on key acupressure |
| massage oils, massage stones like basalt stones | | | | points. After massaging this area, lay one stone |
| (you may need 40-50 pieces of stones), and a | | | | on each shoulder, one on each scapular area and |
| heating device for these stones. | | | | one on the client's lower back. |
| Step 2: Before the client arrives, prepare the | | | | Step 11: Go to the back of your client's legs and |
| massage room by draping the massage table with | | | | place a medium-sized warm stone underneath the |
| clean linens and by setting up a tranquil ambiance | | | | buttocks, on the backs of the knees and on the |
| through pleasurable aromas, low lighting and | | | | calf. |
| soothing music. | | | | Step 12: Massage the scalp of the client down to |
| Step 3: Heat up the stones that you will be using. | | | | the neck and shoulder area. |
| Step 4: Once the client arrives, give him or her | | | | Step 13: Remove the stones you've placed on the |
| ample time to relax before the session. Be sure | | | | client's body. |
| to explain the process of hot stone massage | | | | Step 14: For the finale, use effleurage strokes on |
| therapy. | | | | the client's back and leg area using the tips of |
| Step 5: Ask the client to lie down on the table. | | | | your fingers. |
| Place the stones on each side of the spine | | | | Step 15: Give your client some time to cool down |
| without coming in actual contact with the spine. | | | | or take a short nap after the session. |
| Step 6: Begin by massaging the face lightly with a | | | | With these simple guidelines, tender and gentle |
| coating of oil. Place four stones on the face. Put | | | | touch, and a determination to give the best kind |
| the first stone underneath the lips, the second | | | | of massage, your spouse or clients will surely be |
| and third stones on each cheek and the fourth | | | | asking or coming back for more. |