This DVD 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.
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.
Finally 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 are advanced stone massage techniques that will help any stone massage therapist’s practice.
DVD Content
Introduction, about Carollanne
3 types of stones
Stone shapes, textures
4 Different temperatures and how to use each one
Contraindications to thermo therapy
Benefits of Stone Massage
Items that you will need
Basic stone massage sequence
Laying the stones on the front of the body
Massaging the legs, arms, belly and neck
Applying a hot towel to the face
Laying the stones on the back of the body
Massaging the leg and back
Frequently Asked questions:
What do I do if the stones roll off?
When is it a burn?
What if I forget to put the stones back in the hot water? Etc…
A 5 minute Cool moonstone facial massage
6 healing layouts:
Lung meridian- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
Bladder meridian- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
Stomach meridian- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
Liver meridian- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
Intestines- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
Kidney meridian- indication for this sequence, stone placement, meridian tracing
INSTRUCTOR: Carollanne Crichton has been practicing stone massage for over 20 years. She is a skilled Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga instructor and massage therapist with a great love for healing.