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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.
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.
Here are some of things you can expect from your first hot stone
therapy:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. You will be asked to turn over onto your back and the
therapist will repeat the process.
10. A reputable massage therapy will not include woman's breasts
or the lap area of either sex.
11. 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.
12. The therapy will last for 60 to 90 minutes long and may cost
somewhere between $50 to $190.
13. 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.
14. Give your therapist a 10%-15% tip.
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.
About the author:
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>.
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