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Hot Stone Massage

Pros

• Warms fascial tissue
• Improves circulation
• Creates a sedating effect/ reduces stress
• Reduces muscle tension & pain
• Clients love it

Cons

• Lengthy clean up
• Bulky warming cart
• Heat is inconsistent
• # of stones required is cumbersome

Himalayan Hot Stone

Pros

• All the same as hot stones +
• 80+ beneficial minerals
• Aids in healing micro-tears
• Negative ions are produced when heated
• Clean up is a breeze
• Grounds the body’s electromagnetic field, meridians and nervous system

Cons

• They cannot get wet
• They don't make toe stones

Contraindications

• Sunburn
• Rashes
• Fever/profuse sweating
• Neuropathy

Considerations

• Elderly thin skin
• Heat sensitivities
• Neuralgia
• Children

You'll need:

• Electric warmer
• Oil
• Fine grit sand paper
• Clorox wipes

Allow 20-30 minutes for warmer to heat stones to ideal temperature

Temperature reminder: 125-135 is recommended for ANY stone massage

Your pace & pressure can be smooth, slow and can intentionally target certain muscles

Heat stays consistent longer so as stones cool, you can leave them on the skin

Storage

Questions