How to Do Stone Massage Therapy
Hot stone massage therapy is a form of massage therapy using flat, heated stones. Follow these steps to perform hot stone massage therapy on your own.
Things You'll Need:
Oils
Stones
Massage table
Towels
1
Have the person you are doing the massage on undress, except for a towel.
2
Have them lay flat on their stomachs, preferably on a massage table.
3
Apply warm massage oil all over the person, and rub into the skin, relaxing their body for the stone therapy massage.
4
The stones should be immersed in water and then heated in a special electric heating device until needed. This should be within the same room so you have easier access to them when you need them.
5
Apply the hot stones to the persons back, gently gliding them over pressure points.
6
When the stones cool, remove them and massage the area with your hands. This will further relax the muscles.
7
Apply the stones to the rest of the patients body. They can be applied to the neck, shoulders, arms, hips, legs and feet. Again, after the stones have cooled, massage that area for further relaxation.
8
Have the patient roll over onto their back. Apply more stones to the front of the body.
9
Many massage therapists apply the stones to the palm of the patient's hands, as well as the soles of the feet and between the toes.
10
Stone massage therapy should last for at least half and hour, but can go for an hour or more for maximum benefits.
Tips & Warnings
Always check that the stones are not so hot that they will burn. Ask your patient to make you aware of any discomfort they are feeling.
Do not use stone massage therapy on persons with infectious skin diseases, open wounds or any rashes.
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Hot stone massage therapy is a form of massage therapy using flat, heated stones. Follow these steps to perform hot stone massage therapy on your own.
Things You'll Need:
Oils
Stones
Massage table
Towels
1
Have the person you are doing the massage on undress, except for a towel.
2
Have them lay flat on their stomachs, preferably on a massage table.
3
Apply warm massage oil all over the person, and rub into the skin, relaxing their body for the stone therapy massage.
4
The stones should be immersed in water and then heated in a special electric heating device until needed. This should be within the same room so you have easier access to them when you need them.
5
Apply the hot stones to the persons back, gently gliding them over pressure points.
6
When the stones cool, remove them and massage the area with your hands. This will further relax the muscles.
7
Apply the stones to the rest of the patients body. They can be applied to the neck, shoulders, arms, hips, legs and feet. Again, after the stones have cooled, massage that area for further relaxation.
8
Have the patient roll over onto their back. Apply more stones to the front of the body.
9
Many massage therapists apply the stones to the palm of the patient's hands, as well as the soles of the feet and between the toes.
10
Stone massage therapy should last for at least half and hour, but can go for an hour or more for maximum benefits.
Tips & Warnings
Always check that the stones are not so hot that they will burn. Ask your patient to make you aware of any discomfort they are feeling.
Do not use stone massage therapy on persons with infectious skin diseases, open wounds or any rashes.
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