This hot stone massage class will show you everything you need to know to begin your hot stone massage practice. You will learn about the various types of stones, textures and shapes as well and the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy. Then Carollanne Crichton will lead you through a basic hot stone massage utilizing foundation layouts and hot stone massage techniques.
She clearly shows where to lay each stone, and gives the reasoning behind the size and placement of the stones. She will lead you step by step through the entire routine. After addressing some frequently asked questions, Carollanne then shows a cool moonstone facial massage. This can be incorporated into an actual facial, or done on its own.
The innovative use of cool stones is an amazing addition to any hot stone practice. Cool and warm stones can be used together to give an incredible stone massage session. Next Carollanne introduces six advanced restorative protocols that cover a variety of dysfunctions. In each protocol you will learn how to evaluate your client, and then where to place the stones to benefit each dysfunction.
Finally she shows how to trace each meridian to help balance the body. These protocols also take the stone massage and make it unique. The next series of lessons include five routines that include creative uses for hot stones in many situations. The hot stone sports massage routine shows how to use stones in a pre-event sports massage, as well as tennis elbow, knee pain and shoulder issues. This includes hot and cold stones at the same time for joint pain.
For each joint, Carollanne shows creative uses for the stones that you can use in your practice. The Pregnancy massage routine uses hot stones in a side posture massage and is great for anyone who has difficulty laying on their back. The Meridian hot stone massage routine provides a foundation layout for the legs in side-posture, and traces 3 meridians in the legs. The Detoxification routine shows a light-touch stone massage focusing on the lymphatic system and increasing venous return.
