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Title: What to Expect on your First Hot Stone Therapy
Author: Chris Turley
Article:
There are just two reactions from people who have never tried a
hot stone therapy. One is to welcome this new variation of
traditional massage with open arms. Another is to scratch your
head, find it kind of bizarre and wonder what the stones have
got to do with the therapy. </p>
Whether you're the first person or the second, you cannot take
that little feeling of uneasiness and apprehension about getting
a new kind of massage. But knowing what to expect can indeed
make a big difference. </p>
Here are some of things you can expect from your first hot stone
therapy: </p>
The therapist will be using basalt stones that are rich in Iron
and can retain heat well. These stones which come in a variety
of shapes and sizes are river rocks that have been smoothed over
time by the current of the river. </p> <ol><li>Before you
arrive, the therapist will be preparing the stones by heating
them in 120 and 150 degree water. The heating process is done by
immersing the stones in water and heated with an electric
heating equipment until they reach the right temperature.
</li> <li>The heat in the stones helps in the release of
muscular tension and relieves stress. It also warms and relaxes
the muscles, improves circulation and soothes the nervous
system.
</li> <li>Once you get into the massage room, the therapist
will give you some time alone to undress, get onto the table
face down, and relax.
</li> <li>You don't have to be worried about being completely
naked because you will covered with a sheet or a blanket. The
therapist will undrape only the area to be worked on.
</li> <li>The therapist will apply oil on your body to allow
the hot stone to slide smoothly on your skin and will then place
the massage stones on key energy points such as the back, palms
and between the toes to improve energy flow.
</li> <li>Don't be scared about getting scalded by the heat
because the therapist will always hold the stones first to make
sure that it's not too hot for your skin to handle. But in case
you feel that the stones are too hot, don't hesitate to speak
up.
</li> <li>Traditional Swedish massage strokes will be used
while holding the stone or while leaving the stones on your
body. Cooled stones will be replaced with new heated ones.
</li> <li>You will be asked to turn over onto your back and the
therapist will repeat the process.
</li> <li>A reputable massage therapy will not include woman's
breasts or the lap area of either sex.
</li> <li>If there's anything that you feel uncomfortable with
like the temperature of the room, type of music or lighting,
don't hold back and discuss it with the therapist. </li> <li>The
therapy will last for 60 to 90 minutes long and may cost
somewhere between $50 to $190.
</li> <li>After the session, the therapist will leave the room
and allow you to have some time by yourself to rest and relax.
Take your time getting off the table but it doesn't mean that
you're allowed for a whole afternoon nap.
</li> <li>Give your therapist a 10%-15% tip. </li> </ol>
Getting a hot stone therapy is truly a pleasurable activity to
indulge in. Knowing what to expect will erase any doubts and
uneasiness you might feel for your first session. </p>
</p>
Learn more about <a
href="http://www.tirmassagestone.com/">massage stone</a>
products from Chris Turley, director of a massage stone supply
company. For more information, visit his site at <a
href="http://www.tirmassagestone.com">www.tirmassagestone.com
</a>. </p>
About the author:
Chris Turley, a director of a massage stone supply company, is
well-versed on the many benefits of massage.
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