Hot Stone Massage - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T12:05:38Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/hot-stone-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A339308&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would suggest waiting until…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2014-05-02:2887274:Comment:3393082014-05-02T02:57:02.443ZAriana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMBhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/ArianaVincentLMTMTINCTMB
<p>I would suggest waiting until you have a space that is appropriate for hot stone sessions. You definitely want to place the stones on the body as well as using the hot stones while giving the massage; that is a customary part of the treatment. It is a great idea to offer a variety of modalities, including hot stone. You can get a turkey roaster from Target, Wal-Mart or Best Buy; it has an adjustable dial on the front. Do not get a crockpot; the temperature is not adjustable. Clients like the…</p>
<p>I would suggest waiting until you have a space that is appropriate for hot stone sessions. You definitely want to place the stones on the body as well as using the hot stones while giving the massage; that is a customary part of the treatment. It is a great idea to offer a variety of modalities, including hot stone. You can get a turkey roaster from Target, Wal-Mart or Best Buy; it has an adjustable dial on the front. Do not get a crockpot; the temperature is not adjustable. Clients like the stone sessions year round, particularly in the winter. It is not possible to offer hot stones in chair massages because it is an oil-based treatment and therefore difficult to offer with the client fully clothed. Also, getting the stones to stay on the body during a chair massage would be tricky. If you would like to learn more, the Ariana Institute offers a Hot Stone CE course with video: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.arianainstitute.com/online.htm#stone" target="_blank">http://www.arianainstitute.com/online.htm#stone</a>.</p>
<p></p> I cannot speak to #1 and #2 d…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2014-04-27:2887274:Comment:3389842014-04-27T21:09:18.429ZNeal Lyonshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/NealLyons
<p>I cannot speak to #1 and #2 due to very little practical experience in this arena but here are some general thoughts:</p>
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<p>#2 - this is more common in the spa like settings/establishments. depending on your specialty, it may/may not be worth adding this service offering</p>
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<p>#4 - yes, although there is a significant decline in volume</p>
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<p>#5 - i have personally not seen this. i have seen the use of tools such as kneaders however that are used in chair…</p>
<p>I cannot speak to #1 and #2 due to very little practical experience in this arena but here are some general thoughts:</p>
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<p>#2 - this is more common in the spa like settings/establishments. depending on your specialty, it may/may not be worth adding this service offering</p>
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<p>#4 - yes, although there is a significant decline in volume</p>
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<p>#5 - i have personally not seen this. i have seen the use of tools such as kneaders however that are used in chair massages</p>