Hot Stone Massage A Three-Dimensional Approach

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Author: Leslie Bruder

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Hot Stone Massage: A Three-Dimensional Approach shows you how to give a safe, effective, and all-encompassing hot stone massage. The author focuses on a novel three-dimensional approach, demonstrating how to move your body and work with your clients to create a seamless flow with the stones. Everything you need to know to administer a healthful, flowing hot stone massage is covered, including:

• Purpose and benefit of using hot and cold stones
• Physiological effects of heat and cold on the body
• Precautions and safety guidelines
• Selection of equipment and stones
• Guide to obtaining proper stone temperatures
• System of stone management for optimal flow
• Tips on draping and body mechanics

The author's guided, step-by-step example of a three-dimensional hot stone massage show you how all the principles and techniques are put into practice. Moreover, there are plenty of clear photographs to help you master each phase of the massage.

Chapters are organized progressively, giving you a solid foundation in the basics of hot stone massage and then moving on to advanced techniques. Each chapter includes an outline, bulleted list of objectives, introduction, and list of key terms with definitions. Tip boxes and caution boxes throughout each chapter draw your attention to important information. At the end of each chapter, review questions help you assess your understanding of the material before advancing to the next chapter.

Not only will learning hot stone massage help you build your clientele and the range of modalities you offer, it will extend the lifetime of your career by saving you hands from overuse.

(Softcover: 237 pages)