This set is well-suited for professionals looking to incorporate hot stones as an add-on to other modalities which is a simple way to expand your offerings. While not enough for a dedicated hot stone massage, these eight stones will also work for home users looking to ease their tight muscles or work out the knots for a loved one. There are larger stones for working massage and back placement as well as smaller, thin stones perfect for facials and other delicate areas.
This is the first set in the list to have tapered and oblong shapes for precise control and for working trigger points. You also get two crescent-shaped eye stones to help reduce swelling and puffiness around the eyes.
To cool these stones you can either place them in ice water or put them directly into your refrigerator. The stones come in a wooden storage box with built-in sorting compartments. The stones are beautifully crafted and smooth. Instead, you can use a salt warmer lamp , heat pad, or even your microwave in very short bursts to heat them. For cooling you can use your refrigerator but be mindful of moisture. As long as you keep them out of water, these stones should last you just as long as your other stones.
If they do get wet, quickly wipe them down with a towel and they should be okay. For professional massage therapists, this is where you want to be. This gives you a complete set of stones for a full 90 minute massage.
A set of 59 stones may seem like a lot but in a professional setting you could easily find yourself using between 50 and 70 stones depending on your client and placement. These stones are certified basalt and are sourced from South American beaches according to their company history page. Each stone is naturally shaped and smoothed by ocean waves. The folks at Tir take these naturally smooth stones and sort them into 13 different size categories. These warmers look similar to a crock pot, and use water to naturally heat stones and keep them at a comfortable temperature.
Other massage supplies you may need to round out your spa room include a wooden scoop thats vented in order to retrieve stones safely from the warmer, a carrying case for travelling with your rocks, some soft, soothing music and natural massage oils to create an inviting, scented massage experience.
Masseuses use massage stones to relieve strain on your backs pressure points. Rocks are placed purposefully along the back, spine and neck in order to achieve optimum relaxation. Since the rocks are hot, the heat helps relax the muscles, further relieving tension. There are also specific stones meant for facial massage. Stones and rocks are generally an accompaniment to a traditional massage, and the heat allows massage oil to absorb properly and help increase blood circulation.
Basalt material retains heat better than other rocks, which is why professionals use basalt stones during massage treatments. If youre learning about hot stone therapy for the first time, or want to get everything you need at once instead of picking items separately, purchasing a kit is a safe bet.
Massage stone kits may come with only rocks and a warmer, or they may offer a variety of items, including stones of different sizes, massage oils, music CDs, and storage for stones. You can store stones in pouches, boxes or cases, depending on your personal preference and how many stones you have. Skip to main content. Shop by Category. Hot stone massage therapy is the ancient practice of strategically placing smooth heated stones on key areas of the body to promote deep muscle relaxation.
The heat of the stones relaxes muscles, enabling the massage therapist to access deeper layers of muscle and intensifying the effectiveness of deep tissue massage.
Hot stone massage therapy is known to reduce discomfort during the massage, improve circulation, regulate painful symptoms of arthritis, alleviate stress and tension, and increase mental clarity. Massage Warehouse offers a wide range of hot stone products ranging from basalt massage stones to fully appointed hot stone massage kits at the lowest prices guaranteed. Be sure to visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Related Articles for more information about this amazing modality.
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Cannot price match against auction sites. Vendor that we price match must have product available to purchase and not on backorder. Items 1 - 20 of Traditional Hot Stone Massage uses a combination of warmed basalt stones, massage oil, and massage technique to promote relaxation and pain relief. Firstly the massage stones are heated in a hot stone warmer. Using a skimmer or tongs, the therapist will remove the stones from the warmer and place them strategically along pressure points thought to balance spiritual energy and release stress — typically along the spine, between the toes, or on the back of knees.
Then the therapist will use a preferred oil to gently massage the body. Some therapists will choose to use the heated stones as extensions of their hands for a deep muscle massage.
In addition to full body massage, hot stones can be used to enhance facial treatments , pedicures, and manicures. Enthusiasts of hot stone massage also claim to experience a feeling of enlightenment, inner peace, and renewed spirituality after a session. Stones should be heated in water to a temperature between - degrees.
The safe, professional way to heat the stones is with a hot stone warmer. To avoid uneven temperatures, using a microwave or slow cooker is not recommended.
Adding hot stone massage to your treatment menu is a relatively small investment in relation to the potential return. To help you get started, we offer a number of hot stone kits or you can purchase the products individually. Introduction to Hot Stone Massage:. Indulge in Relaxation. Biotone Winter Warm-Up.
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