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Lesson No 33
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage Lesson
Hot stone massage is a form of thermotherapy that uses natural stones with a high capacity for storing and releasing heat. These stones are used to manually stimulate both superficial and deep tissues, promoting muscle relaxation and improving microcirculation.
In this lesson, the student will learn about the physical and therapeutic properties of basalt, semi-precious, and marble stones, the principles of stone selection, application techniques, and the safe process of heating the stones.
What you’ll learn – theory
- Definition of hot stone massage
- Mechanism of hot stone therapy
- Stones in traditional Chinese medicine
- Types of stones used in massage
- Therapeutic properties of stones
- Effect of heat on the body and tissues
- Thermoregulation processes in the body
- Role of thermoreceptors
- Anatomical structures
- Lymphatic system
- Skin disorders
- Massage techniques
- Massage oils
- Massage products
- Basics of cosmetic chemistry
- Contraindications to massage
- Safety and hygiene standards
- Client qualification for the procedure
- Treatment area setup
- Safety precautions
- Step-by-step hot stone massage procedure
- Post-massage recommendations
- Combining hot stone massage with other procedures
What you’ll learn – practice
- Treatment area setup
- Materials used in the procedure
- Client’s skin preparation
- Step-by-step hot stone massage procedure
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