HOT STONE MASSAGE

LESSON NO. 33 - HOT STONE MASSAGE

In the lesson on hot stone massage, you will learn about the significance of stones in ancient medicine and how they stimulated acupressure points. You will discover different types of massage stones and their properties. In the practical part, you'll learn how to prepare the station for the stone massage, operate and use the stone heater, and also perform body massage with basalt stones and facial massage with marble stones.

THEORY

• You will learn about the importance of stones in ancient medicine.
• How did stones stimulate acupressure points?
• You will learn about the types of stones for massage.
• You will discover the properties of these stones.
• How are rocks categorized based on their formation process?
• What characterizes basalt?
• How does marble affect the body?
• What effects does amber demonstrate?
• How to use semi-precious stones?
• How does heat affect the body and tissues?
• What are thermoreceptors?
• What is thermoregulation?
• What are the effects of stone massage?
• When are you not allowed to perform stone massage?
• How often can stone massage be repeated?
• How long does a stone massage last?
• How to prepare the station for the stone massage?
• How to prepare the client for the massage?
• What products and accessories are needed for stone massage?

PRACTICE

• Preparing the station for stone massage.
• Preparing the assistant and necessary accessories.
• Operating and using the stone heater.
• Preparing disposable materials for the massage.
• Protecting the client's hair and clothing.
• Preparing the client for the massage.
• Performing body massage with basalt stones.
• Performing facial massage with marble stones.
• Preparing the client to leave the treatment area.

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